How long do the filters last?
645804
Depends on your water quality . I've cleaned mine once and still good after a year . I will order another set but they filter just fine , we use city water and clarity of water is fine . I will order my filters from Doulton .
645805
We have been using this system for about 22 months and are still on the original filters! We have cleaned them several times with Scotch Brite pads, and will likely boil them soon for good measure. I would imagine the biggest factor affecting these filters would be the amount of particulates in the unfiltered water. The more particulates, the quicker these filters would clog and reduce their lifespan. Since we are only filtering tap water, I would think these could last for years.
645806
I have only had mine 6 months, but after reading a lot online the recommended is once a year. Also if the water slows going through filter scrubbing with a soft scouring pad will help, but so far I haven't had to do that.
645807
Living on the east coast of Florida they last about nine months of heavy use. I only use two filters at a time so take that into account. Hope this helps. Nancy
1719165
i would say about a year, they last a very long time and truly a rinse goes a long way but after a while you'll notice the rinse won't do anything ... i usually change it every year or so.
2172573
It was my understanding that the filters lasted the life of the machine. I clean it once a week with a vacuum cleaner...use the brush attachment.
2191882
Depends how much water you drink. I guesstimate 2 months. You can get filters on Amazon or Ebay.
1227950
I have been using these filters for the f]past 5 years. From information received from the company's website, I have always understood them to last 12 months.
1229679
I have read on a reliable site, that the black filters will last indefinitely. However, they said if the filters are going to be stored for long periods of time, put them in a re-sealable plastic bag, so that the filters do not absorb any air born contaminates. Jim Imel
2198192
I have never had one go bad yet. I usually replace them at five years, or when Sawyer invents a smaller filter. I think the filters are guaranteed to filter a million gallons. I will never reach that threshold.
440209
I change them a little longer that the recommended times. We use the filtered water only for cooking and related things. There are two time frames: One filter will last one year plus and the other two should be changed every 6 months. As I said we try to wait a little longer. Maybe 8 months for the two and 14- to 16 months on the one. It really depends on use and the quality of your water.
1940086
We recommend changing the filter every 6 to 8 months. However, the filter life will depend upon the environment in which it is used.
1518644
I am not sure how long I have had mine, but never replaced filters in the past. I wash them after each use. I purchased this one because I changed coffee makers.
922614
They last a very long time! I use this purifier in my office that is in a warehouse which is very dusty and has a lot of traffic. I run once or twice times a week and over weekends. I went to change the filter for first time after nearly a year and filter was still pretty clean.
294752
The filters will last for many years. Scrub them clean with the scrubby side of a sponge on a regular basis is all you need to do. I would NOT suggest using chemical cleaners on the filters.
676334
That's about it... The one that came with the cleaner lasted about that long as well.. After average use of once a week and occasional cleaning of the filter, I replace them in 10-12 months. If you have pets, more often probably!!
813258
It depends on the type of filter. This one has lasted about 2 months next to a puppy crate.
586817
It depends on how much water you run through them and how clean the water is. For filtering tap water they should last for several years and the elements can be scrubbed if they get plugged up with sediment - i hope this helps
458633
Depends how much you use it. I was only using mine at night, and the filter lasted almost a year.
2212501
I replace mine every three of four months. Could go longer, but we have a central well in our neighborhood and often get sediment in the lines that has to be flushed out (causing my filter to clog). Generally, activated charcoal filters should last 4-5 months.