The Mitsubishi Electric MSY-GW42VFD takes the Mitsubishi Electric anti-allergy enzyme filter MAC-408FT-E as its filter; replace it every 12 months; Australian sellers list it from A$29.50 each as of 28 October 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
Your air conditioner
Mitsubishi Electric MSY-GW42VFD
Split-system air conditioner
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Takes the MAC-408FT-E filter
anti-allergy enzyme filter MAC-408FT-E · replace every 12 months · check the code printed on your old filter before ordering.
Mitsubishi Electric sells the air cleaning filter for this model as an option, so check your unit has one fitted before ordering a replacement.
Your air conditioner
Split-system air conditioner
Confirmed against Mitsubishi Electric's listConfirmed against Mitsubishi Electric's own compatibility list
Takes the MAC-408FT-E
Filter · every 12 months · check the code on your old filter.
Mitsubishi Electric sells the air cleaning filter for this model as an option, so check your unit has one fitted before ordering a replacement.
Other Mitsubishi Electric air conditioners that take the MAC-408FT-E
GenuineGenuine Mitsubishi Electric
$44.94
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CompatibleCompatible option
$29.50 each
2-pack $58.99
eBay AU · 28 OcteBay AU · checked 28 Oct
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How to change the filter in your Mitsubishi Electric MSY-GW42VFD
Watch the guide or follow the steps.
- 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.
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- MAC-408FT-E
- Replaces:
- MAC-408FT-SVC
Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.
About your Mitsubishi Electric MSY-GW42VFD
Mitsubishi Electric air conditioner, split-system air conditioner — MSY-GW (cooling only). Its filter is the anti-allergy enzyme filter MAC-408FT-E, part MAC-408FT-E, changed every 12 months.
Where the model number is: The indoor unit's model is on the label on its side or under the front panel (Daikin FTXM25W, Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-AP25VGD). It is not the outdoor unit's model.
Fits these 28 Mitsubishi Electric models
Mitsubishi Electric28 models
MSY-GW25VFD, MSY-GW35VFD, MSY-GW42VFD, MSY-GW50VFD, MSY-GW60VFD, MSZ-GS25VFD, MSZ-GS35VFD, MSZ-GS50VFD, MSZ-GS60VFD. Mitsubishi Electric sells the air cleaning filter for this model as an option, so check your unit has one fitted before ordering a replacement.
Common questions
- Which filter fits the Mitsubishi Electric MSY-GW42VFD?
- The Mitsubishi Electric MSY-GW42VFD takes the Mitsubishi Electric anti-allergy enzyme filter MAC-408FT-E. Mitsubishi Electric sells the air cleaning filter for this model as an option, so check your unit has one fitted before ordering a replacement. Compatible filters made to the same specification also fit.
- How often should I replace the filter in my Mitsubishi Electric MSY-GW42VFD?
- Every 12 months. It works less well as the filter fills up, so it's worth doing on time.
- Where can I buy the MAC-408FT-E in Australia?
- We track 4 Australian sellers for the MAC-408FT-E; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$29.50 at eBay AU. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the MAC-408FT-E in a Mitsubishi Electric MSY-GW42VFD?
- No tools, a few minutes: 5 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
- What happens if I don't change it?
- 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.
- Is there anything to reset afterwards?
- No reset is needed for this filter.
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