Is this HEPA filter?
199852
Not a HEPA, and a good thing too, since most(just about all) home furnace systems would find a HEPA filter much too air-flow restrictive! Even some filters less than HEPA can be too air-flow restrictive. Best to know what your furnace system can handle.
199853
No,it isn't a HEPA filter & uses no activated charcoal.It is a finely constructed filter & is also electrostatic in operation.I'm not sure a HEPA filter is much more effective.
199854
It is not. HEPA filters are required to filter out 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns. This one can filter out 94% per Filtrete.
562893
I'm pretty sure the pre-filter and hepa filter are together. The pre-filter is at the front and the hepa is at the back.
505008
No, it has a synthetic fiber pad that sits underneath the bag chamber and that's it, if you want hepa filtering, look for a vacuum that states it clearly in the description, also I found the bags do not seal adequately and as such a lot of dust goes past the bag opening and gets sort of trapped in the synthetic mesh pad I described earlier.
1091599
It comes with a HEPA filter. This is the filter it uses: Bissell Pet & Hand Vac Multi-Level Filter, 97D5 So far, it's been very easy to just clean off. I suppose it will last a couple of years before I need to replace it.
2172646
they are all the same, there is no permament HEPA FILTER, its just the brand name for marketing reasons, N HD S version are the same, and use the same filter, they are just version for diferent vendor, like home depot or amazon, so not even the N version is permament , the illusion of a permanent filter is good for sales, but amazon decided to changed that brand name for "long lasting vacunable filter"
2133954
I don't believe they are HEPA filters... in fact, only 1 of 2 filters comes w/ the bags :(The bags work great, but I was disappointed with the the "filters" that came with them.
420858
Yes, the HEPA filter is replaceable. In fact, Amazon carries several filters for prices ranging from about $7.00 to under $20.00.
722625
The pre filter... yes its like a sponge.... the HEPA paper filter I would just gently vacuum it to extend the life of the filter
1019913
Yes, one pre-filter and the HEPA filter. You will want to buy some pre-filters with your order. When your machine shows it needs changing you can either vacuum it or change it out. I have an older machine and have yet to need to change the HEPA filter.
1496380
There are two filters. The first filter is a thin mesh that you could vacuum off and then wash by hand. I run my unit 24/7 and the mesh filter needs changing several times a year. The second filter is a HEPA filter and it's not washable. I've changed it once after one year of use and these filters are not cheap.
1738732
The short answer is: YES--these are HEPA filters. HEPA definition: "To qualify as HEPA by US government standards, an air filter must remove (from the air that passes through) 99.97% of 0.3 m particles." These filters are rated to remove particulate down to 0.3 micrometers at 99.97% efficiency (according to 3M's website). These cartridges qualify as HEPA filters.
1831737
Yes. There is a washable primary filter but the HEPA exhaust filter must be replaced.
1331688
No. The HEPA filter is a cylindrical core at the middle of the cyclone, which may be removed for washing.
199842
These are not true HEPA filters; they are HEPA-type filters. True HEPA filters are available at http://www.amazon.com/Holmes-HAPF30D-Replacement-HEPA-Filter/dp/B0045LQCIO.
124057
The Hepa filters are able to be rinsed out and dried. Just remember, not to submerge your dust bin into water as there are sensitive electronic sensors in there. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean that unit. last make sure filters are dry before reassembly.
235215
MY BAD ... The pictures show "a filter" being washed, with caption "Rinsable filter and high-quality HEPA filter." I'm not sure but that might mean there are TWO filters, one that is washable and one that is HEPA? I can see why there is confusion on this issue!
786197
No the HEPA filters are made to be replaced. HEPA filters are the best designed filters to clean even microscopic particles out of the air but are not made to be washed.