do you need to turn off the water before replacing the filter?
1401167
No. You do not. It will dribble a tad but that's it. Run a gallon of water through it after changing it and you're done.
1927050
You use hot water as you normally would, it comes right out of your faucet. Nothing will run through this filter, hot or cold, until you want it to. You have to "turn it on" so to speak.
1840864
I didn't use mine long enough to need a filter change. But from experience with other humidifiers, you should change the filter when it becomes discolored. The filter is you wick for moving the water to the top. When you notice a change in the amount of steam, the wick is no longer effective.
1202733
Greetings ,,Turn water off from valve under sink generally qater turn shuts water. Double check by using frankie if no water comes out water is off. Blue plastic on top puch down twist silver capsule under off it will come then you need to screw off frankie filter. I wash my filters good with a new sponge and reuse they work perfect again. Way too costly to change every six to eight weeks. Lawrence@centurydirect.net
641707
No need to rinse the filter before use BUT just be sure you prime the filter with water before you plug it in.
1310125
As far as I've seen, you shouldn't need a filter after the unit. We have one anyway, to catch anything that goes through during the backwash process (while the unit is not filtering the water).
465998
I actually don't use the filter. I used the one it gave me, but it only lasted a month or so, then I tossed it. The waterer works fine without it.
277364
Short term yes you can do without but water is hard to maintain quality over long time and no filter means no oxygen in the water so it goes bad faster. Small water tester should let you know when its time to start over.
107431
No. Just change the filter once or twice a year depending on your use. My suggestion is to disconnect the timer that comes with the filter because it comes from the manufacturer for the filter to be replaced way too soon and when the alarm goes off is a pain.
592250
No; if you do that the filtering material will come out. Just soak closed and in a day it's ready!
285738
I am not sure you would have to especially if you install a filter before it however if you don't they sell replacement tubes.I would think if it is that dirty a filter would be my first concern.
708184
Hi. From what I could gather from the instruction, the filter screen is a rinse and reuse item. No replacement necessary. I imagine if you used it so much that you just totally wore it out, you would just replace the while thing. Otherwise, just rinse, it seems.
1496406
Yes, you are only replacing the water valve assembly and will have to completely drain the Tank by turning off the water inlet valve to the holding Tank and soak the remaining water with a towel.
932622
No, this model does not require a filter to operate. A filter can be placed within the tank to prevent calcium build up if needed though,
96538
Hi Mary - no you don't have to use the filter but I do because even pure water has minerals that can build up and clog the water inlet.This is my second one - the first lasted over 15 years. makes the best coffee - enjoy
242684
Yes you still need to replace it. Distilled water is not treated and often is able to grow more bacteria (no chlorine) so your filter can actually become a breeding ground for bacteria that are put into the air should you not replace it regularly.
504002
I do disconnect each time AND drain it if I leave it outside. Actually, I drain the filter and hose and then make the connections so in the morning all I have to do is turn the water back on.