What is the warranty? How expensive are the hepa filter bags?
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Warranty is for one year. If it needs warranty service, Panasonic makes you send it to an authorized shop that can be some distance from where you live. There are nearby shops that are capable of fixing them, but not for warranty work. Kenmore bags and filters, available at Sears and Kmart, work in your cleaner. They are easier to find and somewhat cheaper than the Panasonic number.
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Warranty is one year parts and labor The C-5 Micron filter bags are 9.00 for a three packThank You
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In answer to your question about bags, they run about $9.00 each for the cloth heppa bags. The warranty is a typical warranty on most electronics standard one year on parts.
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No, I believe you must replace it. However, my wife has vacuumed it to extend the life a bit. Also, be sure to use the pre-filters sold. They're cheap and extend the life of the more expensive HEPA. Also, they're the ones that remove smell.
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I ordered them from Amazon. The Winix 115115 Hepa and 4 carbon Replacement Filter Combo Pack. Sold by Green Air. Cost was $65.95.
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it's a good idea to buy the HEPA filter regardless of how you plan to use the vac. the upgraded filters are very easy to wash off so they last a long time.
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The filters are not washable in this unit. The HEPA filter should be replaced every 12 months and the Carbon filter should be replaced every 3 months per manufacturer recommendations.
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Yeah, I think they have one of the best warranty programs. However, I don't think You will ever need or use it. Great filter system!!!
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the manual says "Do not rinse or wash the filter made with hepa media. It is available from hoover.com as part number 303172001
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I went to Honeywell, WalMart and Amazon and searched all of them. I have a small one and wanted another like it for another room, but they no longer made it, so I opt for a little bigger one which I am glad I did. Watch they are on sale quite frequently. I think I paid $129.00 or so for the bigger one and it is wonderful. Depends what you want it for. They both have changeable filters on them and a 5 year HEPA filter.
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Great Question :) Just keep in mind that the Prolux Stealth is a high end 600 dollar plus vacuum cleaner. Dont think of it as a low end 200 dollar vacuum that uses paper bags. Just because we are selling them in that price range remember that most people sell them for 600 plus. So the high end vacuums like this are Prolux, Sebo, Miele ect. They all use a HEPA bag not a paper bag. The reason HEPA bags are so much better is not only does it improve allergies but it causes your HEPA filter to last so much longer. For example the Miele bags are $4.73 each and you will see the Prolux HEPA bags are much cheaper than that. Also the Prolux HEPA bags are very large and last a long time. So lets say you bought this vacuum and started putting low end paper bags in it. You would probably have to change your HEPA filter every 6 months vs. every 2 years with the Prolux HEPA bags. Let me know if you have any other questions :) Thanks Dustin GreatVacs (Seller)
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I Got 2 bags and all necessary filters but no extra filters. The hepa filters last a year so it is no big deal
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Vacuum comes with one bag attached, as you can not close the vacuum without bag. I do not know about hepa filter being washable. It does not have bag full sensor.
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The life of the Hepa filter is 12 month and the life of the pre-filter is 6 months.
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In the top rear section is a replaceable Hepa filter. If you can do a zoom in on the photo, on the top rear is a section marked Hepa Filter. You open it up and there's a filter in there. It does need to be replace eventually.
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hepa filter ef-1,(976 ), Foam filter 909, bag Panasonic typeC-5 (976) or Kenmore bag type Q, hope this helps
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It takes three (3) each. The HEPA filter is the expensive one and I replace it about once a year, while the carbon filter is replaced every 3 months. When you replace the carbon filter you'll be able to inspect the HEPA filter. I have washed the carbon filters and re used them.Keith
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The vacuum, by default, comes with the nano cartridges. You can replace them with the optional HEPA filters. Filter bags are recommended if you're dealing with dusty stuff and to save on the lifetime of the filters. The HEPA filters are >$100; so something to think about.
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have you noticed any difference after cleaning the filter since it is not replaceable? did it damage it? that is a concern because i am definitely looking for a hepa air purifier with a pre-filter..