How often should the HEPA filter be changed? Assuming normal usage.
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I change the HEPA every time I go through a box of the vacuum bags (which ends up being about once every 1.5 years). Mileage will vary, depending on amount of pets, vacuuming, etc you do.
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Miele recommends changing the HEPA filter once a year. If the dust compartment and exhaust filter are changed regularly and not allowed to clog up, you might extend the life of the HEPA filter. I always worry about mold or other organic growth on filters left unchanged for too long. I intend to follow the manufacturer's recommendation of once a year.
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Yes, we use this carbon pre-filter. It protects the Hepa filter from having to be changed as often. These are high quality filters and we change them every couple of months. The Hepa we only change once a year. Of course, how often you have to change them depends on your personal environment.
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That depends on how dirty the air is in the home. Some people change the filter every 6-8 months, other people can go 8-12 months. At our house it depends on things like how dusty the outside air happens to be. When conditions are dry and windy there is more dust in the air. When we have construction going on inside there is more dust. I have changed ours anywhere from 6-9 months depending on the conditions.
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Great Question :) We actually get asked this question a lot. So how often a filter needs changed really is how much use it gets. It would depend on the type of dirt you are vacuuming and how dirty your home is. The nice thing about a high end BAGGED vacuum like the Prolux is that the HEPA filters last a lot longer than normal vacuums. This is because it uses a HEPA bag and so very little dirt actually gets to the HEPA filter. So if it was my I would probably visible inspect the HEPA filter every 6 months or so. You can prolong the life of a HEPA filter by blowing it out with like a air compressor. I imagine you would need to change the HEPA filter every 1 to 2 years on average. I hope that helps :) Thanks Dustin Great-Vacs (Seller)
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The instructions say to change the carbon filter every 3 months. There is an indicator light for the HEPA filter.
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I run my unit 24 hours a day on turbo with 8 hours of sleep mode at night. I replace the carbon filters about every 4 months and I just replaced the HEPA filter at about 1.5 years. In my opinion it is worth the cost. The air purifier works well. Kim
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Clean pre-filter 2-4 weeks, deodorization filter replace 6 months, HEPA filter replace every year.
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Approx. every six to eight months, running it 8 hours a day in my bedroom. I live in the southwest, in a dry dusty environment, so it would probably last longer under less severe conditions. Also, I must clean the pre-filter at least once a week.
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I usually bang as much dust out of it as I can when I empty the bin. Then just vacuum the filter itself whenever it seems to be REALLY dirty. We've got 3 of the HEPA filters and just rotate them in and out.
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You can clean the HEPA filter. This is what the Shark website states "There is a post-motor HEPA filter located on the bottom of the unit which should be cleaned approximately every 12 months. To remove this, you will need to fully recline the vacuum body to access the HEPA cartridge. You can also remove the floor nozzle by pressing the orange nozzle release button on the side of the unit. Next, turn the latch to the unlock symbol, remove the bottom cover and press the button to release the filter frame. To wash, put under tap water until the water runs clean, then let air dry completely for at least 24 hours. Once dry, replace the HEPA filter back into your vacuum and secure the cover on the bottom of the vacuum."
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Only the HEPA filter need to be replaced every year depending on the environment where you are. The others are permanent. Contact the New Shining Image for filter replacement.
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There is a pre-filter that you have to change. There is an indicator to tell you when to change filters. How often depends on what setting you run. I run mine at medium 24/7, high for 1 hour after vacuuming. I change filters about every1 1/2 - 2 months. They're not expensive.
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Dear Mel, Thank you for your question. We typically recommend changing the filters of the BioGS 2.0 air purifier every 18 months based on average indoor air quality and 24/7 operation. It is possible you may need to replace the filters more often if you have more harsh air quality or high concentrations of air pollutants. It is normal for the color of the filter to change over time as the pollutants will be captured by the filters in the air purifier. We would recommend trying to maintain the filters more often to see if that will help. We hope this information is useful. Please feel free to let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with. Thank you and have a great day! Kind Regards, Rabbit Air Customer Care Team
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We've never changed the filters. The hepa filter hasn't needed it yet and the foam one we just clean with soapy water and dry with a blow dryer and reuse. Sorry I couldn't be or more help.
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Generally, you should change your 1/2", 1" and 2" air filters every 30, 60, or 90 days; the 4", 5" and 6" air filters should be changed every 3 to 6 months, depending on your environment. Thanks, Jessica
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Naturally, it depends on how much you use it, but we get at least a month or two out of each filter. We can tell by the taste when it needs to be changed.
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I change the black filters about every 3 months. The hepa filter about every year. But the hepa filter needs to be cleaned. I clean mine 3 times a year. use a soft brush and then by water. Do not use any soap, just water