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Sue Lyn Tan

Edmond, OK

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When do we change the filter?

Posted on 8/17/10 at 9:14 PM By Sue Lyn Tan | 10 Replies

How do we know when to change the filter?

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Daniel Son

Waco, TX

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you should follow the manual's instructions, but I ususally go by a visual inspection. looks dirty? time to change. probably not the best way, but it's good enough for me
Posted on 11/07/11 at 8:18 PM

Patty G :)

Glendale, AZ

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after 3-5 cycles
Posted on 1/28/11 at 11:15 PM

Brady Kameshige

Ontario, OR

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Every 3 to 4 full uses
Posted on 1/16/11 at 6:10 PM

Eugene Berry

Houston, TX

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Once per month or sooner if needed.
Posted on 1/04/11 at 9:47 AM

caryn

West Deptford, NJ

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I change my filter 2 times a year. I have no pets, so that cuts down on the need to change filter. If I notice the suction decreases, I change it. I have had my Bissell vacuum for over 5 years and it's still running strong.
Posted on 1/01/11 at 6:45 PM

Eric Grape

Rochester, NY

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I have had my EasyVac 3130 for a year, use it at least a couple of times a week, and noticed recently it was not sucking as well.   Opened it up and noticed that the inner HEPA filter was pretty much clogged up (underneath the outer HEPA filter foam ring).  I cleaned out in between the grooves with a small flathead screwedriver and it worked better.  You can't wash it because it is paper.  So I ordered a new one.
Posted on 12/23/10 at 12:17 PM

T. L.

Fullerton, CA

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not sure... haven't changed yet
Posted on 11/29/10 at 3:53 AM

JeanYu Chang

Shreveport, LA

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Does the HEPA Post-Motor Filter(48G7) is also suggesting repaced each 6 month? 
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; ">How can I clean or maintain the filter by my self if it cannot be rinse? </span>
<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; ">thank you!</span>
Posted on 11/14/10 at 8:42 PM

Mark Tisler

Coleman, WI

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Even if you have the filter indicator I would clean the washable ones once a month.  The HEPA should be replaced every six months.  If you don't like to wait for the filters to dry after you rinse them, then just buy an extra set.  That is what I do to maintain my filters and I have 2 sets of filters.
Posted on 11/13/10 at 9:09 PM

Andrew Anderson

Kenton, OH

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some vacuums have a filter indicator that warn you to change your filter. if your vacuum doesnt, change the filter within 3-6 months or when the suction begins to go bad.
Posted on 8/18/10 at 7:28 PM
Located on the white label above, usually on the back of the machine.
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