How To Use A Levoit Air Purifier – Installation And Operation

Each day more than 80 million of us use an air purifier, and Levoit is one of the most popular brands.

To use a Levoit air purifier place it on a flat surface with at least 15 inches of space around all edges. Correct installation, filter change frequency, and cleaning and operating instructions of your Levoit air purifier depends on your model so jump into this detailed article for everything you need to know.

This guide will take you through how to use a Levoit air purifier and narrows down 5 different models of the Levoit air purifier brand as examples, and explains how to use them. Please note that these operating instructions are specific to the PlasmaPro, Vista, Core, LV-H and LV-PUR models.

How To Use A Levoit PlasmaPro

The Levoit PlasmaPro is one of Levoit’s Core series’ most advanced air purifiers. It features a three-stage filtration system that captures 99.97% of airborne particles like bacteria, molds, and viruses.

Best location

The best location for the Levoit PlasmaPro air purifier is to place it on a flat, solid surface with the display facing up. Leave at least 38 cm / 15 inches of space on all edges. Anything that will block air flow, such as curtains and furniture, should be removed.

Or keep moving the air purifier until you find a spot away from other appliances and furniture.

Always keep your air purifier away from water and damp surfaces to avoid mold infestation, don’t submerge it in water or other liquids, avoid using it in humidified regions and keep the air purifier away from heat sources.

Set-up

• Turn the air purifier on its side or flip it over. 
• Remove the filter cover by twisting it counter-clockwise.
• Place the filter back into the air purifier after removing it from its plastic package.
• Twist the filter cover clockwise to lock it in place.
• Place it on a flat surface before turning it on.
• To turn on the air purifier, plug it in and click the power button. The fan will turn on but at a low speed.
• Click on the fan speed button to switch between low, medium, high, and turbo.
• To switch off the air purifier, press the power button.

Filter Change Frequency

A filter change indicator is included with all Levoit PlasmaPros. The indicator turns on after roughly 12 months, depending on how often you use the air purifier. You should change the filters by then, or sooner if you notice the filters have turned grey or are clogged.

Also, if you’ve connected your air purifier to the VeSync app, you can use it to monitor the remaining filter life and when it’s time to replace it, VeSync will send you a notification.

Alternatively, if you notice increased noise when the air purifier is turned on, decreased airflow, strange odors, or a visibly clogged filter, it’s time time to replace it.

Note: Only use approved Levoit filters during replacement to keep your air purifier running smoothly.

Cleaning Frequency

A Levoit PlasmaPro air purifier needs to be cleaned every three months. However, depending on how often you use your air purifier, you might need to clean it more regularly. Dust, for example, can block the air sight plus laser dust sensor, reducing it’s accuracy and the purifier’s efficiency.

Note: Do not clean with abrasive chemicals or flammable cleaning agents.

Operating Instructions

• Tap the power button to turn it on/off
• Press and hold the power button to configure the unit (follow the in-app instructions)
• Tap the fan button to adjust the fan speed to low, medium, high and turbo – the indicator lights will illuminate with 1 light added for each increase in speed
• Sleep mode can be turned on/off by tapping the crescent moon button– please note that in sleep mode the display will turn off after 3 seconds, tapping any button will reilluminate the display
• The plasma function cannot be used in sleep mode
• When in auto mode do not use the turbo fan setting.
• A timer may be set for 1-12 hours. Simply tap the button with a stopwatch symbol on it, then tap the button repeatedly to add 1 hour increments. Once you have selected your time do not touch another button for 5 seconds. The purifier display will change to show the PM2.5 reading, and the timer will have started.
• To turn the timer, tap the stopwatch button repeatedly until “—H’ appears on the display.
• To turn the display on/off, tap the button with a sun and a line through it.
• The display can be locked/unlocked by pressing and holding the lock button for 3 seconds.
• The unit will enter Standby Mode when plugged in but turned off.
• When the unit is turned off but plugged in, it will remember the previous settings for when you turn it on again.
• For information on filter indicator and air quality lights and how to reset your air purifier please see this detailed post.
• You should follow the user manual recommendations for everything you do with the PlasmaPro air purifier.
• Only use the air purifier indoors only.
• Always unplug the Levoit air purifier before changing filters, cleaning, or any repairs.

How to use a Levoit Vista Air Purifier

The Vista air purifier has a true HEPA filter that captures 99.97 percent of 0.3 micron-sized airborne particles like wildfire smoke, odor, dust, and mold.

Best location

The best location to place your Levoit Vista 200 is facing up. Place the purifier on a level, sturdy surface, and allow at least 38 cm / 15 inches in clearance around the purifier. Keep it away from walls, curtains, and furniture.

Also, keep your air purifier away from water and damp or wet environments to avoid mold, and out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources. It’s also best to keep a safe distance of 5 feet from where oxygen is supplied (if applicable).

Set-up

• Turn the air purifier over.
• Remove the filter cover cap by twisting it anticlockwise and setting it aside.
• Remove the purifier’s filter cover.
• Remove the filter from its packaging and place it into the purifier.
• Replace the cap and the filter cover by turning it clockwise to lock the cap.
• Place it on a flat surface before turning it on.
• Connect the air purifier to the AC power adapter.
• Plug it into an outlet and press the power button to turn on the purifier.
• The fan will begin at a low speed.
• Click the fan speed button to change the speed between low, medium, and high.

Filter Change Frequency

You should replace the filter every 5 to 7 months. If you use your air purifier in a more polluted environment, you may need to frequently replace the filter, even if the filter change signal is still turned off.

You may need to replace it if you notice increased noise when the air purifier is on, lower airflow, odd scents, or a visibly clogged filter.

As a reminder to check your air filter, the filter change indicator will light up. The indicator should turn on around 5–7 months, depending on how much you use the air purifier. You should replace your filter after the filter change signal illuminates.

Cleaning Frequency

This air purifier should be cleaned once or twice a month based on the amount of dirt around and how often you use the air purifier.

Note: Cleaning with abrasive chemicals or flammable cleaning agents is not recommended.

Cleaning the filters:

Once a month, clean your true HEPA filter to improve efficiency and extend the life of your filter. Use a soft brush or a vacuum hose to remove hair, dust, and big particles from the inside and outside of the filter.

Note: Do not use water or other substances to clean the filter.

Operating Instructions

• Click the power button to turn the air purifier on or off.
• Press and hold the power button to configure the unit.
• Press the fan speed button to cycle through between low, medium, and high speed mode. While navigating between the fan speeds, the indicator light will illuminate.
• Click on the Sleep Mode Button which is made in a crescent moon shape to turn the sleep mode on or off – Sleep Mode operates quietly by using the lowest possible fan speed.
• To cycle through timer options, click the Timer Button. Tap the sleep mode button to turn Sleep Mode on/off.
• The Levoit Vista has 3 timer settings. You can set a timer for 2, 4, or 8 hours. Tap the stop watch button repeatedly to select a time. The timer indicators will light up blue when activated.
• When the countdown runs out, the air purifier will turn off automatically.
• To stop a timer, press and hold the stop watch button until all timer indicators are turned off. If the timer is modified, it will restart.
• Click the Night Light Button to turn the light on or off. Use one of two brightness levels: tap once to turn on the light, twice to decrease it to half brightness, and three times to turn it off.
• The night light can be utilized whenever the air purifier is plugged in, even if the purifier is not turned on, and it will stay on even if the display is turned off.
• Only use your air purifier according to the instructions in the manual.
• On no account should you use the air purifier outdoors.
• Never insert anything into the air purifier’s openings.
• Before cleaning, changing filters, or fixing your air purifier, always unplug it.
• If your air purifier is broken or not working correctly, don’t use it.
• Do not attempt to repair the cord or plug yourself if damaged, instead contact levoit customer support.

How to use a Levoit Core Air Purifier

The Levoit Core is a smart True HEPA air purifier with a three-stage filtration technology that removes 99.9% of airborne particles, bacteria, molds, and viruses.

Best location

The best option is to place the Levoit Core on a flat, solid surface with the display facing up. Leave at least 15 inches of space on all edges. Anything that could block air flow, such as furniture and other electronics, should be removed.

Do not put it under an air conditioner.

Keep your Levoit Core air purifier away from water and damp or wet environments, out of direct sunlight, and away from any heat source (it’s best to keep it away from the kitchen and any fireplace)

. Ensure to keep a distance of 1.5 m / 5 ft from where oxygen is supplied. Keep the inside of the air purifier dry to avoid mold infestations caused by moisture build-up and avoid placing it under air conditioners.

Set-up

• Turn the air purifier on its side or flip it over. 
• Remove the filter cover by twisting it anticlockwise.
• Remove the filter from its package and place it into the air purifier
• To lock the filter cover, replace it and twist it clockwise.
• Place the purifier on a level surface.
• To turn on the air purifier, plug it in and press the power button. It will begin with a low fan setting.
• Change the fan speed between low, medium, and high by navigating the fan speed button.

Filter Change Frequency

A prefilter, an H13 genuine HEPA filter, and a unique High-Efficiency activated carbon filter are all included in the Levoit Cores.

If you notice increased noise when the air purifier is on, lower airflow, odd odors, or a visibly clogged filter, you may need to replace them.

As a reminder to check the filter, the filter indicator will light up. The indication should turn on after roughly 12 months, depending on how often you use the air purifier. It’s possible that you won’t need to change your filter just yet, but you should double-check it when the light turns on.

When your air purifier is connected to the VeSync app, you can check it to see how long your filters will last. When it’s time to replace your filter, VeSync will send you a notification.

Note: Do not forget to reset your air purifier after replacing filters, and most importantly, only use levoit filters and not generic filters.

Cleaning Frequency

Levoit Cores should be cleaned 2 to 4 times a month, and that is based on how often you use it and your home’s dust conditions.

Cleaning the filter:

To improve performance and extend the life of your filter, clean the outer pre-filter every 2–4 weeks. Use a soft brush or a vacuum hose to remove hair, dust, and big particles from the pre-filter. Do not use water or other substances to clean the filter.

Note: You should never clean the true HEPA and activated carbon filter.

Operating Instructions

• Tap the power button to turn it on/off
• Press and hold the power button to configure the unit.
• The air quality indicator ring displays the air quality using an automated sensor. The color blue denotes very good air quality, whereas green denotes medium air quality, orange denotes moderate air quality, and red denotes poor air quality.
• The VeSync Levoit core has a Wi-Fi indicator. It turns on, off, or blinks to indicate pairing status. (follow the in-app instructions).
• Click the fan speed button to cycle through fan speeds low, medium, high and turbo. The indicator lights will illuminate with 1 light added for each increase in speed.
• Do not touch the fan speed button when the display is on because tapping the fan speed button while the air purifier is in auto mode or sleep mode will quit that mode.
• Click the sleep mode button to turn sleep mode on or off.
• To cycle between timer selections, tap the timer button. Press and hold the timer button for 2 seconds to begin cycling through the timer options in 1-hour increments.
• Tap the auto mode to turn it on or off.
• The display ‘off’ button turns the Levoit Core display off. To turn the display back on, press any button except the power button.
• The display lock button disables any changes to the existing settings. Press and hold the display lock button for 3 seconds to activate it. When any other button is pressed, the display lock indicator will blink to show that display lock is on.
• To reset the Check Filter Indicator, press and hold for 3 seconds.
• Only use your air purifier according to the instructions in the user manual.
• Only use it indoors.
• Before changing filters, cleaning, or repairing the air purifier, always unplug it.
• Do not put anything into any of the air purifier’s openings.

How to use a Levoit HEPA LV Purifier

The Levoit HEPA LV is a three-stage filtration system with a real HEPA filter that removes 99.97 percent of particles as small as 0. 3 microns from the surrounding air, eliminating odors, dust pollen, and smoke.

Best location

The best spot for a Levoit HEPA LV is on a flat surface and leaving space on all sides. Keep the inside of the air purifier dry to avoid mold infestations caused by moisture build-up and a distance of 1.5 m / 5 ft from where oxygen is supplied.

Place the air purifier next to the outlet where it is plugged in, the cord away from any heat source, and do not put it under air conditioners. Remember to keep the air purifier away from water and damp or wet environments, locations that are too humid and out of direct sunlight, and away from heat sources.

Set up

• Remove the filter cover from the machine.
• Remove the filter from the filter housing.
• Remove the filter from its plastic package and place it back into the housing. Make sure the filter’s pull tabs are facing out.
• Align the feet of the filter cover with the slots in the bottom of the housing to replace it.
• Close the cover completely.
• Make sure the air purifier is on a flat surface.
• Connect it to a power source.
• Press the power button to turn it on.
• Toggle between low, medium, and high fan speeds by pressing the fan speed button.
• Click the power button to turn it off.

Filter Change Frequency

The Levoit HEPA LV has a True HEPA combined filter that purifies the air using a three-stage filtering technology.

You should replace the filter every 6 to 8 months. However, this is contingent on the level of pollution in your home and how frequently you use the air purifier.

You may need to replace it if you notice increased noise when the air purifier is on, lower airflow, odd odors, or a visibly clogged filter.

Cleaning Frequency

Clean your air purifier two times every month to ensure it works correctly.

Operating Instructions

• Click the power button to turn the air purifier on or off.
• Press the fan speed button to cycle through between low, medium, and high speed mode. While navigating between the fan speeds, the indicator light might illuminate.
• The automatic mode changes the air purifier’s fan speed based on the current air quality in your home.
• Click on the Sleep Mode Button which is made in a crescent moon shape to turn the sleep mode on or off- Sleep Mode operates quietly by using the lowest possible fan speed.
• The display off button turns the Levoit HEPA LV display off. To turn the display back on, press any button except the power button.
• Press and hold the Check Filter Indicator for 3 seconds to reset it.
• It also features a timer that can be set between 1 and 12 hours. To set the timer, repeatedly press the timer button. The timer will flash five times and begin ticking down once you’ve chosen a time. When the countdown runs out, the air purifier will turn off automatically.
• Only use your air purifier according to the instructions in the user manual.
• Only use it indoors.
• Before changing filters, cleaning, or repairing the air purifier, always unplug it.

How to use a Levoit PUR Air Purifier

The Levoit LV-PUR Air Purifiers have true HEPA filter with a CADR of 135 CFM / 230 m3/h and can remove 99 percent of airborne pollutants in your house, adsorbing pet odors, cigarette smoke, dust, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Best location

Its best location is on a flat surface. Place the air purifier next to the outlet where it is plugged in, away from any heat source, and away from air conditioners. Also, keep the air purifier away from water and moist or wet areas, as well as places that are too humid and out of direct sunlight, and heat sources.

To avoid mold infestations caused by moisture build-up, keep the inside of the air purifier dry and a distance of 1.5 m / 5 ft from where oxygen is provided.

Set up

• Open the back cover of the air purifier and remove both filters from their plastic packaging. 
• Replace the filters, starting with the activated carbon (black) filter and ending with the HEPA filter (white).
• Ensure that the pull tabs face outward.
• Replace the back cover by aligning the inlets on the bottom of the housing with the bottom portion of the cover.
• Slowly shut the cover by lining the inlets at the top of the opening with the top piece of the back cover.
• Connect the device to a power source.
• When the unit is linked to a power source, it will chime.
• To turn on the air purifier, press the Power button; the fan will immediately switch to Low Speed.

Filter Change Frequency

It is advised that air filters be replaced every 6 months for the Levoit LV-PUR.

Cleaning Frequency

Clean the air purifier two times each month.

Operating Instructions

• Tap the power button to turn the air purifier on or off.
• Press and hold the power button to configure the unit.
• Tap the display button to turn on or off the LED display while the air purifier is operating.
• Click on the Sleep Mode Button which is made in a crescent moon shape to turn the sleep mode on or off- Sleep Mode operates quietly by using the lowest possible fan speed.
• Press the fan speed button to cycle through between low, medium, and high speed mode. While navigating between the fan speeds, the indicator light might illuminate.
• The auto button switches on or off the air purifier’s automatic sensor. This automatic mode changes the air purifier’s fan speed based on the current air quality in your home, ensuring clean air in your living space.
• Each color represents a different air quality and fan speed.
• You can set a timer for 1 to 12 hours. Simply hit the stopwatch icon on the button, then tap it again and again to add 1 hour increments.
• When the countdown runs out, the air purifier will turn off automatically.
• When the Levoit LV-PUR air purifier is switched off, it features a memory function that allows it to remember its programmed settings and resume them when it is turned back on. Please keep in mind that this memory function will only work if the air purifier remains plugged in.
• Remove dust regularly to avoid excessive accumulation, which could result in a flashover or a fire.
• Do not use it outdoors or on wet surfaces. 
• Only use the air purifier according to the instructions in this manual.
• Don’t use wet hands to control the unit. Before handling any part of the air purifier, make sure your hands are completely dry.
• Don’t remove the back cover while the air purifier is on, as doing so will automatically turn off the unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to replace the filter in your Levoit air purifier

A Levoit air purifier filter can be replaced by following these instructions:

• Turn it off and unplug the air purifier from the power source.

• Turn the air purifier on its side or flip it over.

• Take off the filter cover.

• Remove the old air filters from the system and dispose of them carefully.

• Using a vacuum hose, remove any remaining dust, dirt, hair, or pet dander from the air purifier. Kindly do not use water or liquids to clean the air purifier.

• Remove the new air filters from their packaging. 

• First, insert the activated carbon filter into the housing, ensuring that the pull tabs face the opening.

• Then place the true HEPA filter in the housing and align the pull tabs with the opening.

• When through, place the back cover on the housing and tighten it.

• Press the button within the reset button vent to reset it.

How to clean your Levoit air purifier

All Levoit air purifiers can be cleaned in the same way:

• Unplug the air purifier. 
• Turn the air purifier on its side or flip it over.
• Take off the filter cover.
• Remove the old filter from the system.
• Using a vacuum hose, remove any remaining dust, hair, or pet dander from the air purifier. Kindly do not use water or liquids to clean the air purifier.
• Wipe the air purifier’s exterior with a gentle, dry cloth.
• Wipe the housing with a moist cloth and then dry it. 
• Vacuum the air purifier’s interior.
• Vacuum the sensor holes with the vacuum cleaner’s end.
• Unwrap the new filter and place it into the housing.
• Replace the cover.
• Plug the air purifier into the power source and reset the check filter indicator.

Note: Do not clean with abrasive chemicals or flammable cleaning agents.

How to clean the Levoit air purifier’s air quality sensor

• Unplug the air purifier.
• Open the cover of the sensor.
• Using a damp cotton swab, clean the sensor lens.
• Using a dry cotton swab, dry the sensor lens.
• Close the sensor cover when done.
• Reset the air purifier before using it again.

Can you leave a Levoit air purifier on all the time?

A Levoit air purifier can be left running all day or and all night. It is fine to do so because it helps to continuously purify the air in your home, ensuring that all dirt, dust, pollen, mold, or pet dander is captured and you and your family breathe clean air.

However, if you wish to leave your air purifier on all the time, then ensure you clean it and replace filters more often to avoid breathing contaminated air due to the trapped dirt on clogged filters being reintroduced back into the air.

How do I know if my Levoit air purifier is working?

To see if a Levoit air purifier is working, check the air flow by determining if the device is blowing out any air, inspect the filters’ condition, and determine whether or not it is powering on. Over time the filter should become dirty as the Levoit air purifier removes contaminants from the air.

When the Levoit air purifier has a power cord issue, it may not power on. On the other hand, if its filters are dirty or clogged, the device’s efficacy may decrease, causing it to stop working or interfere with the air flow.