Poll: How often do you clean dust filters?

[BFG10K]

I usually clean them once a month. With positive air pressure my front panel gets quite dusty, even at low 500RPM fan speeds (3 x 120mm intakes).

 

[UsandThem]

Usually every few weeks because we have dogs, and the short-hair one sheds like crazy. I imagine if we didn't have them, it would be months in between cleanings.

 

[DigDog]

Mine need to be cleaned at least every 6 months, by which time they are completely encrusted by dust.
I clean my AIO fins with a brish i keep for the very reason. And frankly they could easily be cleaned every 3 months and still produce a ton of dust.

 

[VirtualLarry]

That reminds me, my CM MLL 120 probably needs the rad and fan cleaned. Was hitting 78C for CPU temp (max) recently.

 

[torlen11cc]

Usually every few weeks because we have dogs, and the short-hair one sheds like crazy. I imagine if we didn't have them, it would be months in between cleanings.

Same problem.
My dog is shedding too much hair, and thats causes me to clean dust filters more often. Now when I think about it, I should find some solution to the hair shedding.

 

[VirtualLarry]

when I think about it, I should find some solution to the hair shedding.

bad idea, even in jest, deleted.

 

[gdansk]

I think maybe twice a year. Or every time I open the case if that's sooner. They are barely dirty every time I look. My home isn't that dusty, apparently.

 

[chrisjames61]

I usually clean them once a month. With positive air pressure my front panel gets quite dusty, even at low 500RPM fan speeds (3 x 120mm intakes).

Never, all my computers are on desks a dust is not a factor.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Dust not a huge factor here either, which is probably a good thing, since I tend to buy $20-40 cases, which generally don't have dust filters. Maybe some day I'll spend on a "fancy" case, with all of the trimmings.