How to Save Money on HEPA Filters

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take your HEPA filter cartridge out of the fan base unit.

   Viva brand paper towels work about the best because they are rather dense and cloth-like, however any paper towel will do.
   
   Another towel that is good is Bounty. ,,, When you do so, you will notice a dense dust buildup on the paper towel that you are preventing from clogging up the HEPA filter itself, thereby extending its useful life--and reducing your replacement costs! , Also, it is very effective in extending the life of the expensive filters.
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   Step 2: Cut a paper towel to fit over the HEPA filter snugly using scissors.

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   Step 3: Cover the outside (room side) of the HEPA filter with the fitted paper towel.

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   Step 4: Reassemble the HEPA filter to the fan base unit.

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   Step 5: Just replace the outer paper towel every recommended service period or more frequently if you like.

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   Step 6: If you happen to have an electric leaf blower

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   Step 7: reverse flow the high speed air flow over the HEPA filter itself to remove dirt and dust from the HEPA filter.

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