the filter light turned blue but my tds meter is still reading high, like over 006, isn't it supposed to be zero?

— asked by Jamie

Quick answer: The filter is exhausted but the electronic timer hasn't caught up. The light is on a fixed timer (or flow sensor estimate), but your actual water quality has deteriorated faster due to high initial TDS.

Diagnosis

The filter is exhausted but the electronic timer hasn't caught up. The light is on a fixed timer (or flow sensor estimate), but your actual water quality has deteriorated faster due to high initial TDS.

How to Fix It

Trust your TDS meter, not the light. Replace the filter now. The light is just a reminder; the meter measures actual performance. A reading consistently above 006 means the filter's ion-exchange resin is saturated.

If That Didn't Work

Ensure you're testing correctly. Test the water *after* it has passed through the filter—dispense some into a clean cup and then use the meter. Don't test water sitting in the reservoir, as it can mix with unfiltered water.

Heads Up

Filter life varies wildly based on your source water's TDS. If your tap water is very hard (high TDS), you may need to change filters long before the blue light turns off. The light is a guideline, not a guarantee of zero TDS.

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