Pur water filter led turned red after it had been green and remained lit on red even when not filtering. tried removing and replacing water filter but the led is still on and still red constantly
Similar issue but, my Pur Filter light kept flashing red after filter replacement. I just remove the filter from the sink, cleaned out minor debris from the entering screen. Really didn't see anything obvious. I ran water back through the water exiting end and rinsed the entire housing off. Reassembled it and the green light came back on flashing as it should.Similar issue but, my Pur Filter light kept flashing red after filter replacement. I just remove the filter from the sink, cleaned out minor debris from the entering screen. Really didn't see anything obvious. I ran water back through the water exiting end and rinsed the entire housing off. Reassembled it and the green light came back on flashing as it should.
Genius!!! Thank you I was going to take it back. So simple, and obvious but it took you to tell us. Thank you so much and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!Genius!!! Thank you I was going to take it back. So simple, and obvious but it took you to tell us. Thank you so much and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
After cleaning the screen of the water intake, which had some mineral fragment accumulation, the light was still red. After opening the assembly and removing the filter, I found quite accidentally that there's a spring loaded mechanism to tell it that the filter has been replaced. But, it initially didn't trigger because mineral buildup had stuck it in a "filter is still present" state. Tapping on it a few times dislodged it, and then for good measure, I pressed the mechanism a few times to hopefully keep the mechanism working when I do my next filter change.After cleaning the screen of the water intake, which had some mineral fragment accumulation, the light was still red. After opening the assembly and removing the filter, I found quite accidentally that there's a spring loaded mechanism to tell it that the filter has been replaced. But, it initially didn't trigger because mineral buildup had stuck it in a "filter is still present" state. Tapping on it a few times dislodged it, and then for good measure, I pressed the mechanism a few times to hopefully keep the mechanism working when I do my next filter change.
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Had same problem. I opened the filter again, and without the cap/indicator, I run carefully some water through the filter. Separately I did shake a little the filter cap (with the integrated LED indicator) and tried to clean with normal water. After mounting the cap onth the filter the LED showed green and seems to work. May be some dirt from the old filter caused the red light to stay on. Try itHad same problem. I opened the filter again, and without the cap/indicator, I run carefully some water through the filter. Separately I did shake a little the filter cap (with the integrated LED indicator) and tried to clean with normal water. After mounting the cap onth the filter the LED showed green and seems to work. May be some dirt from the old filter caused the red light to stay on. Try it
Opened the unit and removed the filter, then removed the filter body from the faucet. Put a small diameter bendy drinking straw and put it in the front end of the cap and blew it out. Took the same straw and crimped it so it would fit in the small hole in the filter body where the water flows from the faucet. Open the valve and back-blow it out. Gren light all the way!Opened the unit and removed the filter, then removed the filter body from the faucet. Put a small diameter bendy drinking straw and put it in the front end of the cap and blew it out. Took the same straw and crimped it so it would fit in the small hole in the filter body where the water flows from the faucet. Open the valve and back-blow it out. Gren light all the way!
thank you,the freaking red light of doom was getting the best of me, almost considered just replacing entire filtration system. No where on pur was there a trouble shoot for this issue. I love the internetthank you,the freaking red light of doom was getting the best of me, almost considered just replacing entire filtration system. No where on pur was there a trouble shoot for this issue. I love the internet
I don't know who you are but you are a beautiful human. This was so easy quick and helpful! God bless you.I don't know who you are but you are a beautiful human. This was so easy quick and helpful! God bless you.
Thank you!! My husband and I made the choice to put in this water filtration system in September it seemed like a great money saver but today when I went to replace the filter I was thinking I made a poor decision! We have a green light and clean water, thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your experience!Thank you!! My husband and I made the choice to put in this water filtration system in September it seemed like a great money saver but today when I went to replace the filter I was thinking I made a poor decision! We have a green light and clean water, thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your experience!
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When mine gets stuck I stick the handle of a fork or spoon into the hole where the water comes out and use that to unscrew it. Works like a charm every time.
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Airgle Air Purifier:</span><br />
<ol>
<li>Turn off and unplug the unit </li>
<li>Press the light button to the "on" position </li>
<li>Plug in the unit, and then release the button after the Filter-check starts</li>
<li>The system will automatically reset the Filter-Check Gauge in about 25 seconds</li>
<li>Once the procedure has completed resetting, please turn on the unit and press "Filter Check" button again.</li>
<li>This time, the system should report an accurate result.
</li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">Alive Air Purifier:</span><br />
<ol>
<li>Insert a straightened out paper clip into the reset hole, with the unit off, and push the Timer button.</li>
<li>You should hear a 2 beeps, signaling that the Reset was successful.</li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">Holmes Air Purifier:</span><br />
<ol>
<li>Units which have an indicator light must be
reset once the HEPA filter has been replaced. Reset indicator by inserting
a small object (such as a pin
or paperclip) into the hole marked reset.</li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">Honeywell Air Purifier:</span><br />
<ol>
<li>Reset the filter indicator by pressing and holding the "Filter Monitor" button until the indicator light shuts off.</li></ol>or<br />
<ol>
<li>With the unit powered on, press and hold the appropriate filter<br />indicator button down for approximately 10 seconds until the<br />light turns off.</li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hunter Air Purifier:</span><br />
<ol>
<li>Change the filter and/or pre-filter.</li>
<li>Now, you must choose which counter you want to reset. Press and hold the filter reset key (approximately three seconds) until the prefilter indicator flashes. Press and release the reset key again to alternate between the two indicators. The counter that will be reset is designated by the flashing indicator. For Models 36394 and 36395: Use the tip of a pen or pencil to press the key.</li>
<li>Once you have the correct indicator flashing, press and hold the reset key for three seconds to reset that counter to zero hours. The indicator will stop flashing when it has been reset. If needed, repeat these steps to reset the other counter.</li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">IQAir Air Purifier:</span><br />
<ol>
<li>To reach the Filter Life Reset function from the main display window, press the Menu key seven times.</li>
<li>Press and hold the Enter key until the flashing cursor appears. Release the Enter key. The first filter selection to appear is the Pre-Filter.</li>
<li>Press the Up Arrow key to select the filter that has been replaced. The Filter Life LED for the appropriate filter is now flashing red.</li>
<li>Press the Enter key to confirm that the selected filter has been replaced. The filter life LED for the appropriate filter is now flashing red.</li>
<li>Press the Enter key one more time to confirm the filter change or to exit without resetting the filter life, press the Menu key (M=Menu).</li>
<li>Upon successful reset of the filter life, the new remaining filter life (taking the currently selected fan speed into account) will be displayed, and the filter LED light on the control panel will change from red to green.</li></ol><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kenmore Air Purifier:</span><br />
<ol>
<li>Press the FUNCTION and OFF TIMER buttons at the same time for five
seconds. The CHANGE FILTER INDICATOR will flash five times and turn off
</li></ol>
The main problems I'm seeing on these posts for this filter are design and operater issues. 1. I never run hot water through the unit in filter mode. 2. I never run cold water through the filter turned on high (pressure issues arise), it doesn't filter the water any faster. You just want enough flow to run through the filter. 3. The steel sleeve was a good solution (again pressure) but came up alittle short (ie my epoxy fix). 4. The light is powered by a chip batterey that is unreplaceable and may be bad. Try reinstalling the cartridge. I personally pay no attention to the lights other than a clue. I change my filter when the taste changes or there becomes a flow issue. 5.There are filter screens prior the filter that can become clogged if you live in a poor water area. 6. The filtered water only comes out of the spigot and no other leaks (something loose or pressure issue).
The Classic XL-15 should have 2 individual indicator lights. The 'red' light is the ionizer indicator, and the 'green' light is the ozone level indicator. Both lights should be illuminated, if the unit is operating properly. The red light should be pulsing, and the green light should be dimly lit, and brightened as the output knob is turned up - indicating a higher ozone production. If the green light is not lit, you likely won't smell the ozone. The first thing you should try, is cleaning the filter and glass ozone plate. Unplug the unit and remove the rear air filter. Clean the filter with clean water and allow to COMPLETELY air dry. Removed the glass plate by depressing the lever behind the glass plate, and gently pulling it out. Clean the glass with a half water, half ammonia (or distilled white vinegar, if ammonia not available) and an old toothbrush to clean between the mesh. Dry plate with a hair dryer and re-place plate into unit. Replace dried air filter, making sure the little tab on the bottom is secured into the interlock. Power the unit on and you should see the indicator lights and smell the fresh ozone!
When mine gets stuck I stick the handle of a fork or spoon into the hole where the water comes out and use that to unscrew it. Works like a charm every time.
To RESET the Electronic Filter Check: When the filter check light remains on,it is time to check/clean the HEPA-Type filters and reset the filter check,if needed. With the unit powered on,insert the tip of a ball-point pen or paperclip into the hole next to the LED filter check light and hold for approximately 5 seconds until the light turns off (Fig 5). Depending upon your individual usage (environment and hours used),you may need to check and clean the filters more or less frequently. If the HEPA-Type filters are cleaned before the filter check light turns on,the filter check should be reset at the same time. These cleaning intervals are intended as guidelines only. Performance of any filter media is dependent upon the concentration of contaminates going through the system. High concentrations of contaminates such as dust,pet dander and smoking will reduce the useful performance of the filter. NOTE:The HEPA-Type filters are not washable. Fig.5
When the filter monitor light remains on, it is time to check/clean the IFD™ filters and reset the filter monitor, if needed. With the unit powered on, insert the tip of a ball-point pen or paperclip next to the LED filter check light and hold for approximately 5 seconds until the light turns off (Fig. 3). Depending upon your individual usage (environment and hours used), you may need to check and clean the filters more or less frequently. If the IFD™ filters are cleaned before the filter monitor light turns on, the filter monitor should be reset at the same time.
Since you weren't very specific where it leaks or when it started (like after a filter change) it could be tough to troubleshoot this leak.
If it is leaking at the faucet connection try tightening up where it screws onto the faucet. Depending on your strength (or lack of) you may need to use pliers to get a tight connection. Don't go crazy tight or it will crack the plastic fitting. If it still leaks remove the unit from the faucet and check the rubber washer inside where it screws onto the faucet. Make sure it's still there and is centered inside the cup and seated properly. Then reattach the unit to the faucet and tighten it well.
If it's leaking from the main body try removing the filter and reinstalling it making sure you have seated the filter properly and screwed on the cover correctly, and all the way. When it is tight the water outlet will be exactly at the bottom of the unit. Sometimes it's tricky getting it tight enough especially with wet hands.
Finally, if the leak is coming from the filter on/off selector this could be tough to fix. I would try firmly pushing and pulling the selector knob in and out several times while in both the on and off positions. This may re-seat the leaking seal. I wouldn't be too hopeful about this fix though. You may need to replace the unit if this part is leaking.
i have same problem, pur filter light turned red and stays red after filter change. light is solid red, not ever blinking red.
Similar issue but, my Pur Filter light kept flashing red after filter replacement. I just remove the filter from the sink, cleaned out minor debris from the entering screen. Really didn't see anything obvious. I ran water back through the water exiting end and rinsed the entire housing off. Reassembled it and the green light came back on flashing as it should.
Genius!!! Thank you I was going to take it back. So simple, and obvious but it took you to tell us. Thank you so much and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
After cleaning the screen of the water intake, which had some mineral fragment accumulation, the light was still red. After opening the assembly and removing the filter, I found quite accidentally that there's a spring loaded mechanism to tell it that the filter has been replaced. But, it initially didn't trigger because mineral buildup had stuck it in a "filter is still present" state. Tapping on it a few times dislodged it, and then for good measure, I pressed the mechanism a few times to hopefully keep the mechanism working when I do my next filter change.
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