FYI the pet PRE filter has (peel off the yellow tabs) sticks to the front, not back of mesh filter. It should be first in line to catch all the pet hair, read your manual folks!
@@randomdude3066 yea I suppose it would, although I can get 3+ months (vaccum the pet pre filter out once every couple weeks) and it comes with 8 I think. Only downside I see is large particles would clog the fine mesh first, and reduce the airflow to the pet pre filter that is more suited for the first line of defense. I assume winix put enough r and d money to figure that out, and found out putting it first is best. Almost all aftermarket or even oem filter kits come with enough where it's a non issue. I was amazed on how much dust and dander the pre-filter catches but still allowing most airflow to the remaining filters
So the carbon filter is recommended to be cleaned every 3 months and replace the hepa filter once a year. The pre filter recommended to just take that out and clean every two weeks or so. But I would say just clean that once a month every time you change or clean your central AC filter.
@@helenalovelock1030 When I last checked I noticed it’s sold out in most places. I remember seeing that some Home Depot’s still had some. When I researched at the time, I felt it was the best suited for pets.
It probably could dry a lot quicker if in direct sunlight. I put mine under my covered patio, so to be sure I just left it overnight. I have another Winix (different model) that I just moved to our family room that we are mostly in for that night.
Either you skipped important part or just blocked the view in the crucial moment - cleaning the sensor. Sensor lens is INSIDE and needs to be reached through that hole. That is described in the manual. Turning off and disconnecting from power won't hurt, but it's not needed. There is a safety mechanism that turns off the device once you open the cover.
Yes, you are right. I apologize. I sped up video and either cut or my big head blocked that part, but yes you have to reach it inside. Thank you for mentioning.
This model has a light in the front. I assume when the blue light is on, the unit is working 100% and the filters are good to go. When an amber or dark yellow light comes on, it's time to get ready to address the filters. When a red light comes on it's filter changing time. Am I right in my assumptions?
Winix has it as Blue - Good, Orange - Fair, and Red - Poor. This represents the current air quality around the unit. So for instance if it is Blue and you grab a can of Lysol and spray in the area you will see it turns colors and if on auto will usually ramp up to try and clear the air. Once cleared, it should return to blue.
@@tristansdadreviews Thank you. Great video. By he way, if you get the opportunity, take you skills to a community college near you. You'd be a great instructor.
When I last checked I noticed it’s sold out in most places. I remember seeing that some Home Depot’s still had some. When I researched at the time, I felt it was the best suited for pets.
On the top of the unit there is a little singular hole. While the unit is on, use a small, thin object (such as a paperclip) to hold the Filter Reset Button for at least 5 seconds until you hear the beep.
Hi, I replaced all the filters and reset but purifier only works 20 seconds and then it starts flashing low and medium lights and stops working. Their tech support has no answer and it’s past 2 year warranty. You have a fix for this? Thanks
Hello. Did you do the reset as below? Here are the steps you should follow during a reset: Turn the purifier off and disconnect it from the power outlet Wait for a few minutes Connect the device back to the power source and turn it on Use a thin object like a pin or paper clip to press the reset switch on the purifier for about 5 seconds. The reset is now complete.
@@tristansdadreviews Several times, the reset light goes off but it then only runs for about 20 seconds and stops working, flashes low and medium lights and can't get rid of the error. On Amazon reviews, others have had similar problem, Winix has no fix. Told me I should bring it to a small appliance repair shop. Not very practical because any repair would probably be the same as new unit or more.
Best video I've seen about cleaning the filter👏
Thank you for the kind words.
Sir, seriously, thanks a million for taking the time to make this easy to follow step by step video, it is greatly appreciated. Happy New Year~👍
Thank you. Wishing you all the best for the New Year!
Good video. Clear explanation. Must understand how to clean first before you buy the machine. Tks
Thank you.
Thank you for making this video!
You’re welcome. Hope it helped.
FYI the pet PRE filter has (peel off the yellow tabs) sticks to the front, not back of mesh filter. It should be first in line to catch all the pet hair, read your manual folks!
Wouldn't it be more economical to have the washable pre filter first?
@@randomdude3066 yea I suppose it would, although I can get 3+ months (vaccum the pet pre filter out once every couple weeks) and it comes with 8 I think. Only downside I see is large particles would clog the fine mesh first, and reduce the airflow to the pet pre filter that is more suited for the first line of defense. I assume winix put enough r and d money to figure that out, and found out putting it first is best. Almost all aftermarket or even oem filter kits come with enough where it's a non issue. I was amazed on how much dust and dander the pre-filter catches but still allowing most airflow to the remaining filters
Thanks man! Appreciate it!
Thank you you for watching and the positive feedback. I appreciate you!
How often do you need to do all of this ?
So the carbon filter is recommended to be cleaned every 3 months and replace the hepa filter once a year. The pre filter recommended to just take that out and clean every two weeks or so. But I would say just clean that once a month every time you change or clean your central AC filter.
@@tristansdadreviews ahhh ok so not that bad. We don’t have A/c as in the uk. Thank you
@@tristansdadreviews is this one the best model for pets out of all of the Winix ones ?
@@helenalovelock1030 yeah not too bad. Thank you for watching.
@@helenalovelock1030 When I last checked I noticed it’s sold out in most places. I remember seeing that some Home Depot’s still had some. When I researched at the time, I felt it was the best suited for pets.
If you have to wait 24h for the pre-filter to dry, what do you use for purification during that time?
It probably could dry a lot quicker if in direct sunlight. I put mine under my covered patio, so to be sure I just left it overnight. I have another Winix (different model) that I just moved to our family room that we are mostly in for that night.
Either you skipped important part or just blocked the view in the crucial moment - cleaning the sensor. Sensor lens is INSIDE and needs to be reached through that hole. That is described in the manual.
Turning off and disconnecting from power won't hurt, but it's not needed. There is a safety mechanism that turns off the device once you open the cover.
Yes, you are right. I apologize. I sped up video and either cut or my big head blocked that part, but yes you have to reach it inside. Thank you for mentioning.
This model has a light in the front. I assume when the blue light is on, the unit is working 100% and the filters are good to go. When an amber or dark yellow light comes on, it's time to get ready to address the filters. When a red light comes on it's filter changing time. Am I right in my assumptions?
Winix has it as Blue - Good, Orange - Fair, and Red - Poor. This represents the current air quality around the unit. So for instance if it is Blue and you grab a can of Lysol and spray in the area you will see it turns colors and if on auto will usually ramp up to try and clear the air. Once cleared, it should return to blue.
@@tristansdadreviews Thank you. Great video. By he way, if you get the opportunity, take you skills to a community college near you. You'd be a great instructor.
@@johnsonbar5022 Thank you so much for those kinds words. It made my morning.
Is this the best model for pets ?
When I last checked I noticed it’s sold out in most places. I remember seeing that some Home Depot’s still had some. When I researched at the time, I felt it was the best suited for pets.
How do you reset the filter?
On the top of the unit there is a little singular hole. While the unit is on, use a small, thin object (such as a paperclip) to hold the Filter Reset Button for at least 5 seconds until you hear the beep.
@@tristansdadreviews perfect, thank you
@@kelm1123 ok good, you got it.
How to clean the top there is debris I can see
Can you use q-tips? There are also those tools to clean straws. Can use those also.
Hi, I replaced all the filters and reset but purifier only works 20 seconds and then it starts flashing low and medium lights and stops working. Their tech support has no answer and it’s past 2 year warranty. You have a fix for this? Thanks
Hello. Did you do the reset as below?
Here are the steps you should follow during a reset:
Turn the purifier off and disconnect it from the power outlet
Wait for a few minutes
Connect the device back to the power source and turn it on
Use a thin object like a pin or paper clip to press the reset switch on the purifier for about 5 seconds. The reset is now complete.
@@tristansdadreviews Several times, the reset light goes off but it then only runs for about 20 seconds and stops working, flashes low and medium lights and can't get rid of the error. On Amazon reviews, others have had similar problem, Winix has no fix. Told me I should bring it to a small appliance repair shop. Not very practical because any repair would probably be the same as new unit or more.
@@anthonygross1963 Yeah. Wouldn’t be worth it at that point. I’m sorry I couldn’t help you find a solution.
Did you take of the plastic of the filter ?
sorry about your dog
@@ciaranmcginn2234 Thank you so much. Nala was part of the family for 17 years. ❤️
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