How often do you have to clean the filters and just how quiet is this machine?
1403700
Cleaning filters depends on if you have pets, I have one dog and I clean the filters once every six weeks. It is real easy to clean the filters, this is my second Bissell cleaner and I bought this model just because of the ease of emptying the dirt and cleaning the filters. The machine is loud but for the price it is the best vacuum I have found!
93406
The motor is not loud, no you do not need to clean it just change the filters. You can hear the water trickling
873732
This is a wonderful purifier...It is still whisper quiet after 18month...You will eventually need to buy the prefilter...I use cut to fit I purchased on this site...they work just as well...My hepa filter lasted almost a year before needing replacement...I vacuum it out once a week...You will love this unit...
998939
It sounds as if you need to clean the filter. This vacuum is sop powerful for such A small appliance. I need to clean the filter very well after each use. I also put this filter in the washing machine about once a month and it comes out looking like a new filter. So, try emptying the filter more often.
1818550
Ours lasted about 3 years. We do clean on a regular basis and we do have a couple of small dogs plus a cat. The reason I purchased the unit was for allergies and I love it. It was not noisy, cleaned the air and now I need to get another unit. Price point, this still came out way ahead of the smaller units/filters you buy at the stores.
1348362
It depends on how often you run the unit and how much dust/allergens it's filtering out of the air. If it is always running then generally the filter should be replaced every 6-8 months.
1089571
Replacement filters may be purchased direct from the manufacturer. Honestly we only need to replace them once a year as I clean the machine once a month with a vacuum/ brush and microfiber cloth. We've all had our filters (2-3 in each housed) for 4-5 years. I just bought a new one for another bedroom. Excellent air purifiers.
194029
You can pull the filter out as many times as you want it's just a little sponge that you pull out from the bottom But I would say it can vary with how much use you put in to it before it needs to be cleaned
833326
I haven't had mine that long, but I find that if the motor starts getting louder it's past the cleaning time. I follow the directions and pull everything apart to clean then replace the filter. It gets pretty slimy. It also has a 1 yr warranty on motor assembly and fountain parts. Call Veterinary Ventures as directed in the instruction book.
796044
Mine has been on 24/7 (and we have 2 dogs) for at least 3-4 years! I haven't replaced the filter yet, I've vacuumed it and it still seems to work just fine.
985489
I usually bang as much dust out of it as I can when I empty the bin. Then just vacuum the filter itself whenever it seems to be REALLY dirty. We've got 3 of the HEPA filters and just rotate them in and out.
425408
Not very often. When the indicator light came on , I vacuumed the first two filters and put it back in service. Its been running constantly since april on auto. Highly recommended. Its quiet and it works
1901321
I bought two of these units a little over 4 months ago. One is in the living/dining room. The other is in my son's bedroom. I've been running both pretty much continually 24/7 ever since with no problem. It does a great job of filtering the dog and cat hair and other dirt and dust in the air. It is important to monitor and clean the filters regularly so they don't get over loaded.
1403284
I don't use mine all that much, but I haven't had to replace the filter yet. I do clean it after each use, but that's easy enough to do.
1064808
I've owned a unit about two years. I replaced the filter after year 1 and just replaced it the second time. The unit seemed to work OK, but the filter does get a little "grungy". I'd say replace at least once a year (I only run the unit during the winter and early Spring months-November to April)
210763
When I washed mine, it kinda fell apart. Now I am trying to figure out how to find new filters. Otherwise, the machine is WONDERFUL. I keep it going non stop in my office area. It's been two years, with no problems except my throwing the filter in the washing machine! Don't do that! Wash by hand.
753297
Approx. every six to eight months, running it 8 hours a day in my bedroom. I live in the southwest, in a dry dusty environment, so it would probably last longer under less severe conditions. Also, I must clean the pre-filter at least once a week.