I have to replace this filter every 2 months and I don't use that much water. Anybody had the same problem?
1266000
No, we haven't had a problem with these filters and we use a lot of water. We are coming on a year and have not had to replace them yet.
1266001
I have never had to replace it that often. Is your water extremely hard? Are there many contaminants in it?
1266002
I have used these filters for the past 1 1/2 years without any problems. Sorry you encountered a problem.
1266003
You don't say why you feel you have to change the filter. If it is plugging up I could be contaminants in the water like minerals and such. This could be especially true if it's your own well. If it's taste it could still be the water. I usually get at least 5 months before I start noticing degradation of the water's taste. I live in a city and the water is treated which in most cases I believe extends the life of the filter.
1266004
Yes I had to change this filter within 2 months. We are on a public well water system which is on the edge of our property. Never did find out why the filters would not last any longer than 2 months. Found them too expense to keep so I quit with this system and installed an under the counter re- osmosis system bought from Amazon at about the same price as 2 FQSLF filers. these filter cost much less and last at least a year...
1493200
I don't believe so. Where I used to live the water flow through the filter would reduce greatly after about a month so I would then go ahead and replace. Where I live now the flow is still strong and it's been about two months but I'll probably go ahead and replace it within the next couple weeks.
1677144
Make sure you always have full bottle of water, it happened to me when I only left half. The filter itself has to be complete wet, if it is the first time use, don't worry give it some time, the second time will be much better.
282065
The filter should be replaced at least one a month or sooner depending on where the water bowl is placed. Mine is outside and the sunlight will cause algie growth and you have to clean the entire setup every two weeks. If it stays in the house once a month should be fine.
1502788
Mine isn't doing this. I would use some very diluted bleach and clean it very well and replace the filter. Search for the dilution you'll need on the bleach and water for cleaning.
2095671
Most of the filters say replace annually, bit it really depends upon your usage. I usually replace every other year and I haven't had issues with water quality...
1446512
You have to open it and change the filter. I do this every other month only I hose the old one down
1265600
Mine did this too. I bought a whole new one instead of filters. It's only a few bucks more and you dont have to mess with the filter even if its a little wasteful.
1190427
I had a similar issue in a minor way with my first one. It stopped very soon. I figured it was just minerals that weren't secure. No big deal. The minerals are what alkalinizes the water. It's either just a minor flaw in the construction of the filter or some minerals got in there that were too small for it.
1220767
It depends on how much water you're running through the filter. I live in an RV full-time and change my filter every other month.
2144993
I believe by the time you use up the filter u will need to replace the whole unit. That is my opinion But by the time u pump 30000 gallons through it it will be wore out and so will u. But it will keep u going I a pinch. I've used it several times and it will take a lot to wear out a filter.
1603707
We change the filter around every 4 months. I know when it is time to change the filter as the rate of flow of the water decreases as more material is filtered out of the water. I hope this helps you out. Good luck.
317548
It is hard to say why it no longer lasts as long. I have not had that issue even with new filters. It could be something has gotten worse from your water source. Maybe your hot water heater is releasing debris. That is my best guess. Sorry I can't help further.
1013260
When you start to notice less water coming through the device, you take out the filter and flip it over. You should then have at least another 3 months before you need to completely replace the filter.
2146419
I live in an area with good water quality and I have the same issue. I usually change monthly but it seems I may have to every 2-3 weeks and This is just only myself using it not a family.
185478
According to the instruction booklet filter should last approximately 2 months depending on the water quality. When I first got the machine light for filter change was coming on every 2 weeks. I replaced the filter but than the same issue occurred 2 weeks later, so I just reset it without actually changing the filter. Since that time I had to send the machine in for repair (that's a whole another story) and since I got it back I have not had the filter light come on yet... it has been about a month or so.
1450994
I think that's the membrane I use for mine. Keep in mind that's the membrane, so it doesn't need replaced as often as the filters.