How often should I change a Mitsubishi Electric filter?

Every 12 months for the anti-allergy enzyme filter MAC-408FT-E, the most common Mitsubishi Electric filter here. Each model page shows the interval for its own filter.

What happens if I don't change the filter?

A saturated purifying filter stops taking out dust and smells, and a clogged one cuts airflow, so the unit works harder to heat or cool.

Does Mitsubishi Electric make a compatible filter?

Mitsubishi Electric makes the genuine filter. Compatible filters for Mitsubishi Electric models are made by other companies to fit the same models, and Australian sellers we track list both; each part page shows the genuine and compatible prices side by side.

Mitsubishi Electric air conditioner filters

Which purifying or deodorising filter each of the 46 Mitsubishi Electric split-system air conditioners sold in Australia takes, with dated prices from 3 Australian sellers, genuine and compatible side by side.

Most take the MAC-408FT-E (28 of 46 models), from $29.50. Check yours below.

Compatible · eBay AU$29.50 each · 2-pack $58.99 Genuine · Statewide Appliance Spares$44.94 All 3 sellers

Showing 21 of 46 Mitsubishi Electric models · grouped by filter platform

Anti-allergy enzyme filter MAC-408FT-Etakes MAC-408FT-E

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How to change the filter in your Mitsubishi Electric air conditioner

Steps for the anti-allergy enzyme filter MAC-408FT-E (MAC-408FT-E), the filter 28 Mitsubishi Electric models take. Change it every 12 months.

How to Clean Your Air Conditioner Filter | Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-AP Series · Mitsubishi Electric Australia (official)

1Switch off the power supply or turn off the breaker, as the Mitsubishi Electric manual says to before cleaning.
2Lift the front panel until it clicks and stays open.
3Take out the air filter, then pull the old air cleaning filter off it (on most models it is clipped to the back of the air filter).
4Attach the new filter to the air filter and check every tab is in place.
5Refit the air filter and close the front panel securely, pressing where the manual shows until it clicks shut.

Different steps for anti-allergy enzyme filter MAC-2350FT-E (larger units) · Different steps for deodorising filter MAC-3010FT-E (MSZ-LN) · Different steps for electrostatic anti-allergy enzyme filter MAC-2310FT-E (option, larger units)

Reset the filter light

No reset is needed for this filter.

Get a reminder when your Mitsubishi Electric filter is due

Most Mitsubishi Electric models here change it every 12 months. One email two weeks before, no newsletter. Type the model from the sticker and we set the date for that model.

Common questions

How often should I change a Mitsubishi Electric filter?: Every 12 months for the anti-allergy enzyme filter MAC-408FT-E, the most common Mitsubishi Electric filter here. Each model page shows the interval for its own filter.
What happens if I don't change the filter?: A saturated purifying filter stops taking out dust and smells, and a clogged one cuts airflow, so the unit works harder to heat or cool.
Does Mitsubishi Electric make a compatible filter?: Mitsubishi Electric makes the genuine filter. Compatible filters for Mitsubishi Electric models are made by other companies to fit the same models, and Australian sellers we track list both; each part page shows the genuine and compatible prices side by side.
How do I reset the filter light on a Mitsubishi Electric air conditioner?: No reset is needed for this filter.

All 46 Mitsubishi Electric air conditioners we list, A to Z

Brand names describe compatibility only; FitMatch is independent of Mitsubishi Electric. Fitment sources are recorded on every model page.