Every 6 months may be a bit of overkill. I believe they use standard 20"x4.5" filters. I have a dual canister 20" x 4.5" system with a 5 micron pleated sediment filter and a 5 micron carbon block filter. The main purpose of the sediment filter is to extend the life of the carbon block filter by removing any sediment that would clog the carbon block filter. The pleated sediment filter can be hosed off and reused. Given the chlorine level in The Villages, the amount of water we use daily, and the chlorine absorption specs of the carbon block filter, I replace the carbon block filter every 2 years. At that time, I hose off the sediment filter but it is always pretty clean. I do replace the pleated sediment filter after 6 years ( two hose offs). I have tested the water at 2 years for chlorine leakage and found none so 2 year replacements on the carbon block filter is fine.
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Originally Posted by Kelevision
I’ve had them for 4 years and never had any issues. I have my filters changed every 6 months.
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