My mini might power filter AQ0080 doesn't seem to be cleaning the water. It did for first day,now the water is getting cloudy. Runs fine, Anyone know?
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If the water is turning cloudy by itself, then it is probably due to the bacteria bloom in your aquarium. Most likely your aquarium is new and not cycled which caused this bacteria bloom. Read up on the bloom. Don't have to worry as it is a normal thing. You can either wait it out as it will clear out in a few days or you can have 50% water changes.
758186
It is probably the filter cartridge. They don't last very long and I have had them fail within 3 days of a new one. When I use the last i have I am planning to replace this filter with a better one. This filter is small but not that good.
758187
Have you cleaned the pump and filter after you do you need to plug the pump in and flush the rest of duribes out not in the tank but in a bowl or pan usually this will eliminate the problem I quite using the filters because of this problem
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Is the tank full? If yes, it is time to change the water filter. To troubleshoot: remove the water filter (it unscrews from the tank lid) and try without the filter. If it works fine the filter is clogged and needs to be replaced. These filters become slower with time and after a few months of heavy use they don't let through enough water to keep up with the needs of the humidifier. This year, I had two of those filters be bad right out of the package (they did not let through enough water even when new) and I had to exchange them for new ones (thanks Amazon for making this so easy!). By the way: it is perfectly fine to operate the humidifier without the filter, at least temporarily, but there is more white dust on all surfaces when there is no filter installed and the silver ions in the filter keep the tank from getting all slimy and stinky.
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Yes, I've started having problems with mine after 7 months. I thought it may be the filter but they said not. They sent me three parts I have to try to replace and see if that works. It seems like the don't want to give out new filters. My suction is fine for about 5 minutes and you can see the diffence. There are no clogs but the motor overheats and shuts down. I'll see what the parts do but I don't thing they are the problem.
879923
make sure the intake is clear. mine gets algae and 'junk' in it and it need cleaning regularly.
785111
I don't know. But now I am going to go and check. Indeed it probably is time I cleaned the filter. Just love the machine. Works like a charm. Keeps getting the water out of my basement and no problems. yet 6 months.
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Check to see if your water level is covering the entire intake pipe. It should be. Also, If you have the skimmer attachment installed, it might be contributing to the problem. I run my filter with it out of the intake line, with better results.
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Usually when water sits for long periods of time, it becomes stagnant, and in the case of your filter, it's been just sitting in that filter for a month. There is a possible build up of algae. Id buy a new filter cartridge and try that.
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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.
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I have not had any problems with mine but I use a filtered water! Suggest you try that first!
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Hello! Well I will tell you. I ordered two replacement filters about three weeks ago and I have that same issue. It seems to filter the water and then it does come out slower. I don't know if its a real issue but I know exactly what you are saying. I am going to call culigan and find out for sure. Thanks
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No. Keep changing the filters. If not contact Samsung and let them know. Maybe there is something wrong with your unit. Cause we never had any problem at all. Hope this help!
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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.
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Ours did the same thing. If you start googling reviews on it, you will see that this is a common problem. It is almost impossible to get rid of. The company says that it is because you live in an area with REALLY bad water. Therefor you need to change the filter every 1-2 weeks. A scam in my opinion.
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I don't know...have you cleaned the filter? Have you drained the water out? Is anything blocked? By shutting down, do you mean it turns off completely? It's not supposed to do that, though you may have it on a setting to save electricity where it does that...You'd probably have to read the instruction manual...and if you don't have it, maybe it's available online..good luck!
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Save your money!! I had the same problem and the assassin snails did nothing. The only answer is a total tank breakdown. Dispose of the gravel and clean out the filter really well. Go with artificial plants-- it's the only way to prevent snail issues.
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Hi Judith . Does your machine use this type of filter ? If yes, the filter should go into a filter holder in the water supply tank. Follow the instructions about soaking the filter in clean water for a short time and then rinsing it with clean water prior to installing. It's an easy procedure..
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What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available."