Air purifier carbon filter · Philips
Philips FY2420/30 Active Carbon Filter (2000i / 3000i Series)
- Replace every 12 months
- Fits inside the fridge
- Fits 4 models
The active-carbon filter for the 2000i and 3000i Series (AC2887, AC2889, AC2892, AC3829). It sits with the FY2422/30 HEPA filter behind the front panel; Philips rates the carbon filter for a year and the HEPA for two.
Reduces
- Odours, smoke and cooking smells
- Gases and VOCs (active carbon)
- Pack
- 1 filter
- Lifespan
- Up to 1 year (Philips)
- Pairs with
- FY2422/30 HEPA filter, changed every 2 years
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- FY2420
Where to buy
Every seller we track for this part, cheapest first. Genuine is the manufacturer's own part; compatible is a third-party filter made to fit. Prices are re-checked daily where the seller publishes them. Last checked 6 September 2026.
How long it lasts
Replace every 12 months — the appliance's filter light tells you when.
After fitting: Hold the filter reset button for about 3 seconds after fitting the new filter.
Flow slows and taste drops off as the filter fills up. Changing on time is the whole point of the filter.
Not due yet?
This filter is due every 12 months. We'll email you when it's time — free, no spam.
Fitting it
A few minutes, no tools. Watch it done, then follow the steps.
- 1Switch the purifier off and unplug it.
- 2Pull the bottom edge of the front panel towards you, then lift the panel off.
- 3Lift out the old filter. Take the new filter out of its plastic bag — it does nothing while wrapped — and slot it in with the tab facing you.
- 4Refit the front panel, plug in, and hold the filter reset button for about 3 seconds until the filter alert clears.
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Fits these models
Common questions
- Which carbon filter fits the Philips FY2420/30?
- The Philips FY2420/30 takes the Philips FY2420/30 Active Carbon Filter (2000i / 3000i Series) (part FY2420/30). Compatible filters made to the same specification also fit.
- How often should I replace the carbon filter in my Philips FY2420/30?
- Every 12 months. Flow slows and performance drops off as the filter fills up, so it's worth doing on time.
- Where can I buy the FY2420/30 in Australia?
- We track 2 Australian sellers for the FY2420/30; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$39.90 at janitorial_depot. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the FY2420/30 in a Philips FY2420/30?
- No tools, a few minutes: 4 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
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