How difficult is it to change the filter?
1749411
It could not really be easier. You should clean up the compartment it goes into which the Aprilaire recommends, but otherwise it is very easy.
1439940
I just put a piece of blue tape with the install date on the filter and replace in a year or if the flow slows appreciably (which in my usage/experience takes > 1 year). The filters have gotten more expensive - I used to get them for $70-80 so now I wait longer to replace :)
951671
First I thought I need a wrench removing the filter,its been 4months and when I tried to unscrew and remove the filter case I thought its tightly screwed but I just unscrewed with my hands without any aid of a wrench and successfully replaced the filter. be sure both of your hands and filter case are dry. Placing a rubber bands in the filter will help you avoid slips when unscrewing the filter case with your hands. hopes this help
1025015
I find it to be an absolute nightmare to replace the filter. I twist and pull with pliers and it ends up pretty chewed up before it gets off. Really bad design.
1894668
Haven't had to replace a filter yet. Although this is not the first time I heard that it might be difficult.
1715865
So far our filter has been holding up pretty good. I haven't had the chance to change it yet. Sorry.
1410960
I try to remember to change mine every couple of years buts it's easy to forget. The dealer wants a ridiculous price for the replacement filter and installation. You have to remove the glove box to get to it. I did my own, took 15 mins. I found a video on uTube how to take out the glove box.
2113433
Very easy to change filters (hardest part is removing from water) - I rinsed filters out for about a year before replacing - how often depends on how much debris you have in your pond. Mine sits in deep shade and gets a lot of leaf debris; I changed out about 1 -2 x month. Warning: my pump stopped working after about 1 year and reviews are negative about the pump. Otherwise I was very happy with it while it worked.
1164851
Not that hard. turn off the water, use the filter wrench to loosen and then hand twist off. they are pretty heavy, so that "big tub" underneath really does help control spills. Have the silicon grease and spare o rings on hand before you start the change over Silicon grease is pretty important so that the next time you take off the filter it does come off as expected.
1473940
It was very difficult for me until I realized that I was turning the filter the wrong way...
1006638
No! The filters are easy to replace. The unit even comes with a "count down filter replacement timer" so you know when it's time. When we get within 7 days, I just reorder from Amazon:)
1328095
We changed ours recently, but never really looked that close. The prefilter will be the dirtiest for sure, since air flows thru there first. The IQAir said it was time to change it so we did.
1463133
At first it is kind of difficult. You have to pry open the filter. I used a knife. There are small tabs that hold the filter together. Once you pry them apart. it becomes much easier. Now I don't have to do that. They come apart very easily now. Hope this helps.
521291
you can only remove the back. you can remove the back to change the filter and wash the pre-filter.just making sure -- the front is the part that is grayish blue and the back is the part that is just plain gray. The front doesn't open as far as I know.
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.
2041929
Sorry, I cannot help you. I have never had to replace a filter at all. I wash mine, let them dry and then put them back in the unit and turn it on.
399876
Sorry, I don't know as I haven't had to even open the package yet to replace the original filter.