How often do you need to change the water?
756453
I change the water about every 2-3 days. Just get cold water from the refrigerator. It's amazing and we've used it for over a year.....great to have soft butter anytime and I don't have to spend money for the expensive soft butter spread.
756454
Change the water anywhere from 10 to 15 days. Change it sooner if you get it dirty with bread crumbs, jam, or other foods. It works beautifully. In the winter you may want to keep it in a 'warmer' spot so it doesn't get so hard, but not on the stove. :)
756455
We change ours when it gets crumb, etc in it or when we refill, which ever comes first.
249637
A properly cycled tank should NEVER get a FULL water change. Once a week change 25% (50% when necessary)of the water with a gravel vaccuum and add a biological supplement like API Quick Start by pouring it over the filter. Change carbon every 4 weeks, biomax at 6 months, and foam at one year. Rinse Bio and foam (not at the same time) every 6 weeks when changing water.
2127922
According to their website, filters should be replaced every 6 months. We've been using ours since 9/2012 and haven't replaced the filter yet. The water is still tasting good. Your water usage would effect how often the filter needs replacing.
2271839
Yes, follow the schedule on the bottle. It will not lead you wrong. Change the water once a weak, no longer than two weeks between water changes if you add water in between changes because it gets low.
2043182
The best practice is to change it every 8 to 12 months. Even flowing strongly after that time filter could have lost part of its filtering properties.
2272956
I change it once a month. I have 3 cats and 1 dog. Fill up the tank every other day.
677823
I usually change them about once a month. I rinse them off when I change the fountain once a week. Sometimes I get longer.
1493198
Yes! When the filter reaches its limit, the water flow will diminish almost down to a trickle. If that happens for more than 1 day, it's time to change the filter. Depending upon usage, you may need to change the filter once a month.
1935921
We replace ours about every 2-3 years. Our son works for a water improvement company and he told us every 2 years. Hope this helps
1468467
When the water flow is reduced, then it is time to change.For up to 4 people in a household, you can change 1x a year. If there are more than 4 people in the household then it is best to change it every 6 months.Feel free to ask any further questions.Looking forward to hearing from you.
1388277
I have city water so I replace mine every 60 days as recommended. If you have whole house water filtering, then every 90 to 120 days. It does make a difference .
1824161
Hi Bob: This totally depends on the quality of water in your area. If you are using frequently as you seem to, I would tend to be conservative and maybe change every 4 months. I change mine every six months or so but I use it along with spring water for actually drinking. My husband uses it for drinking and I use it for all cooking. It has definitely cut back on how much spring water we buy.
1651051
Our shower is used about 2-3 times daily. Our area has extremely hard water so our filters only last about 3-4 months. I change them when my skin starts to dry out (severe eczema,) or it smells heavily of chlorine.
1555326
I change mine every 3-6months mainly just a water change partially always works best
38510
The system manual recommends changing the pre and post filters every 6 months and the membrane every 1-2 years. I don't use a lot of water and my city water is very clear so I am planning to change all the elements every 5 years. Good luck
487325
The directions for the platinum model say the filter should be changed every two to four weeks. It also says you can thoroughly rinse the filter and put it back in. I've had no problems with doing that.
1603706
When the filter needs to be changed, the water flow slows down. It all depends on how many contaminants are in your water. My water is pretty clean, so I only have to replace the filter every 6 months.