Vacuuming my filters is a weekly task, along with cleaning. I have the 400S and 300S and they run continuously and have been for about 7 months. Its now telling me to replace the entire filter, so with heavy use, they last about 7 months
The notification for replacement is not 100% accurate though. Just a rough guess of when you need to change, plus being on the very safe side so you frequently purchase more replacement filters.
To be more specific, it simply records when you start the machine. Then slap a time period to that start date, such as 6 months run time. It completely disregards the city you live in and how polluted the air in your environment is, or how dirty your filter actually is.
Actually the outside of the filter has something called a pre filter. Levoit sent out an email to everyone about 3 weeks ago stating you should vacuum the outside off (the pre filter) because it could cause ur fan speed to bog and burn ur purifier out. Now, this guy definitely needs a new filter 😂 but maybe once a month vacuum off the outside. Once you hit the 4-6 month mark you are right, you should definitely replace it!
No it can't actually measure that status of your filter. It just does it by calculating the time that your device has been on. Once it's been on for ~6-8 months it will tell you to replace. You could for example simply hit the 'filter reset button' without actually replacing the filter, and it will tell you that the filter is back at 100% again.
@@geluidsbox9195 thanks, I thought it have sensors to read the amount of air current, because dirty filters usually allow less air. So it's not that sophisticated then. I'm still gonna buy it, tho I won't be looking at the filter life
You’re not suppose to reuse filters nor vacuum the old filter!! Hahahaha it goes to the bin! You need to buy a new filter every time, you need to replace it every 6 months also depending how often you use it.
It does not say to vacuum it …. Vacuuming it does not unblock all the dirt and particles from a filter - it says not recommended. Because it damages the filter in the long run. So I buy one when the red light goes off. My health is important. You probably reuse the paper bags from a vacuum cleaner! Haha 🙄😂
You clean the pre-filter from time to time to get rid of any bigger particles and keep the HEPA and airflow in good condition. "Use a soft brush or vacuum hose" and "every 2-4 weeks". It is in 400S manual.
Vacuuming my filters is a weekly task, along with cleaning. I have the 400S and 300S and they run continuously and have been for about 7 months. Its now telling me to replace the entire filter, so with heavy use, they last about 7 months
The notification for replacement is not 100% accurate though. Just a rough guess of when you need to change, plus being on the very safe side so you frequently purchase more replacement filters.
To be more specific, it simply records when you start the machine. Then slap a time period to that start date, such as 6 months run time. It completely disregards the city you live in and how polluted the air in your environment is, or how dirty your filter actually is.
Your not supposed to reuse them don’t do this guys.
Actually the outside of the filter has something called a pre filter. Levoit sent out an email to everyone about 3 weeks ago stating you should vacuum the outside off (the pre filter) because it could cause ur fan speed to bog and burn ur purifier out. Now, this guy definitely needs a new filter 😂
but maybe once a month vacuum off the outside. Once you hit the 4-6 month mark you are right, you should definitely replace it!
@@TJuice1986 oh wow thanks for that many very informative can you tell me where to see that update message, online perhaps?
@@TJuice1986Great info for sure! Thanks
@@Jonesybabieyou’re welcome!
Ok Levoit rep
I havent changed mine in 2 yrs. I lived decades without purifier so i don't reallt care too much wether i just clean vs replacing filter lol
Are you guys happy with the 400s? Pets anyone?
Does any dust accumulate inside the fan?
Woah 😮 it got all that dust?
im smoking alots of dabs and mine is all yellow after 3 months lmao
Nothing like putting the filter in upside down
That filter can be installed in either orientation. I own one.
Good as new
Hope this guy was wearing a very good mask for the job.
Do I remove the thin “skin” around the new filter or does the machine filter thru the mesh?
Keep it on. The only thing you remove is the plastic wrapping. That fibre/mesh skin is a pre-filter for larger particles like dust and hair.
Does vacuuming increase the filter life reading on the app?
that’s what I’d like to know.
No it can't actually measure that status of your filter. It just does it by calculating the time that your device has been on. Once it's been on for ~6-8 months it will tell you to replace.
You could for example simply hit the 'filter reset button' without actually replacing the filter, and it will tell you that the filter is back at 100% again.
@@geluidsbox9195 thanks, I thought it have sensors to read the amount of air current, because dirty filters usually allow less air. So it's not that sophisticated then. I'm still gonna buy it, tho I won't be looking at the filter life
Really good question 🤔, & great answers 🙌🏽 Thanks, all
After 6 months my airs blocked. Vaccuming gives the filter about another month.
Do you also vacuum your car air filter and cabin air filter of your car??? Hahaha
Vacuuming the filter is literally part of the maintenance in the manual...
You’re not suppose to reuse filters nor vacuum the old filter!! Hahahaha it goes to the bin! You need to buy a new filter every time, you need to replace it every 6 months also depending how often you use it.
Nope. Read the user manaul....literally says to vacuum the pre-cleaner (the outer part of the filter) every 2-4 weeks...
It does not say to vacuum it …. Vacuuming it does not unblock all the dirt and particles from a filter - it says not recommended. Because it damages the filter in the long run.
So I buy one when the red light goes off. My health is important.
You probably reuse the paper bags from a vacuum cleaner! Haha
🙄😂
It says to brush the dust off
You clean the pre-filter from time to time to get rid of any bigger particles and keep the HEPA and airflow in good condition. "Use a soft brush or
vacuum hose" and "every 2-4 weeks".
It is in 400S manual.