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Question: Where To Buy Filter Replacement? Does anyone know where we can buy a new filter for this unit at?
Document: filter solution:Step 1 buy the 83190 Sears/Kenmore HEPA Replacement Air FilterStep 2 tape off a top and right portions of the filter slot to make it slightly smaller than the 83190 filterstep 3 add tape "flaps" to filter's top and right sidesstep 4 insert filter while holding back tape flapsstep 5 release flaps so as to have them stick to the tape in step 2step 6 let me know if it works long term as i just did it an hour ago.
I have been running this unit since August 4, 2011. I was very satisfied with it until today when the replace filter light came on. I then was very unhappy to find info on Amazon discussion forum that the replacement filters have been discontinued by Sanyo. That makes the unit worthless. This happened to me with aother brand of air purifier that I purchased several years ago. I had to just throw it out. I will be very reluctant to buy anything else from Sanyo.
I would be very grateful if anyone has had this problem please let me know. Thank you guys.
it doesn't matter how well it works, the company, Sanyo, has discontinued making the replacement filters- so don't waste your money! You can never change the filter if you buy it!
Thanks to this product! * Around end of May 2011, my son developed allergy symptoms. And, in next few days the filter light flagged on. * Now searching for the best place to get the replacement filter (not easy to find one). I didn't get the life of the filter as stated in the product document (4 yrs). However, we have been running the product for at least 330 days x 8 hrs. Still a best buy.
Nothing that would, or has, woken anyone up or freaked our our mental cat. I know, I know, a cat with allergies in the home but my son is not allergic to pet dander. However, animals do increase the dust mite population as they enjoy the taste of dander. Luckily this machine covers the whole spectrum of allergens and filters out dander.Maintenance is easy.
I have owned mine about three years. Love it. Or should I say LOVED it. We had a falling out when I learned the replacement filters were discontinued.Now I see in the comments of the video review here that Panasonic is offering a replacement filter. Woot!!Buuuuut.... THE REPLACEMENT FILTER COSTS $130!!! That's more than what I spent on the whole unit!! !So don't be lulled.
The replacement filters were expensive to begin with, so their cost was not all that off the original replacement filter cost. Purchased the replacement filter from Zendo Japan Shop, shipping was included in the price, their communication and delivery time was stellar. Highly recommended source for the replacement filter for this unit, works, and they are an excellent seller. The Sanyo Air Cleaner is happily chugging away as I type, doing its job, renewed, and refreshing the air.
Firstly, the Sanyo Air Washer is an exceptional unit handling the worst case scenarios: even smokers.But getting original replacement filters is difficult and expensive. In UK & Europe particularly.Fortunately the Fellowes Large HEPA filter 9370101 fits into the Sanyo pre-filter carriage on two dimensions. All you need do is cut 15mm from the width, which is easy as this is NOT a rigid 4-stage filter like the Sanyo original.
If you want to buy replacement filters, go to google shopping and search "Sanyo ABC-VW24".You will see that they sell 5 filters for about $200 (10 for $335 and so on).[...
Answer: One also has to wonder why this unit is still being sold on Amazon at the full price of $285.19 if filters are not available. Be forewarned potential buyers!