Can this vacuum run on low filtering the air at all times?
330242
It's too noisy for that, and I'm sure would result in disfunction, as that is not its intended use. I bought the Oreck AIR108 for that purpose. It's virtually silent. I've run it continuously for the last 9 months and going strong. It filters 99.999 percent of stuff out of the air, and even though I have 3 cats, my co-worker, who is allergic (we both work all day in my home office) is not suffering in the least. Very effective in combination with the Rainbow, which I use as was intended, as a vacuum cleaner.
330243
I personally don't know but my husband used to sell Rainbow vacuums years ago. He says yes with no hoses connected but the model we have has no low setting. I really like the vacuum a lot.
330244
Nope. There is just an on/off switch. You can leave it on with no hose attached but there is not a setting for it.
1442684
Yes it is !!!!! I change my filters yearly. Inbetween, at the 6 month time, I vacuum the machine and the filters. The filters are expensive, but they are definitely needed for the machine to run it's best. If I had the money, I would change them every 6 months, like it says in the directions.
980734
There are several reports about the Hepa filter on this vacuum does not work & mostly leaks. See the reviews herein on Amazon. If these are true, what a scam Eureka is imposing on it's customers.. I wonder if Eureka has fixed this problem? my guess is no because the Hepa filter is probably too small to handle all the air flow so they have to bypass some of the air flow around it & into the house. It's a shame they don't respond to this issue. The other does not have a Hepa.
873839
It can clean up anything a regular vacuum can , but will not handle as much volume. And no it does not have blowing capability.
821203
Yes it WILL do that whenever it gets a rug or something caught in it, so as not to have that belt thing come off. BUT if you turn it off and back on it will run fine. It is just another annoying thing I found with this vacuum. I will NOT ever buy another Dyson!
456391
I don't feel the ST70 does a good job filtering the air for dust of any kind except in the close vicinity of the unit. It is really only a small ozone generator and does do a good of freshing the air. I have the unit in a large walk in closet (8' x 12') that does not have forced air circulation and I still get dust accumulation on my clothes.
951101
Yes, it does. I've found I have to run it on high all the time. Make to get the pet odor filters. It uses two filters. It comes with 1 set.
2039175
There is a pre-filter that you have to change. There is an indicator to tell you when to change filters. How often depends on what setting you run. I run mine at medium 24/7, high for 1 hour after vacuuming. I change filters about every1 1/2 - 2 months. They're not expensive.
1995837
I only use it when the system has a vacuum. That way no air if you hold the unit upright
1864032
Yes, but at $20 it sounds expensive. I have a place under a credenza which my ROOMBA just loves to get trapped, so when I changed the carbon pre-filter on my air purifier, I vacuumed it off and placed it , darkest side up, in the aforementioned hiding place...works like a charm...and cheap.
347574
I love this vacuum! After a while the filter will get clogged with dust and dirt. I have tried washing it but I don't feel it works as well as having a new filter.
1421212
The air pulled in (suction) must go out. It cannot disappear. It goes out the back. As long as the back/rear is not pointed at what you need to vacuum you are fine. I would certainly prefer to have high suction rather than low exhaust.
588812
I can't say for sure but I would make sure you empty the canister and clean the filter.This vac works best on bare floors,That's how I use mine.
238314
No, it's the most basic filter you can imagine. Very low power and will only help with small spaces with large dust particles. Don't waste your money.
211913
No. Absolutely silent. There is a function you can activate the fan with to purge the dust, but only when you want it to run the function
984724
I run mine on low 24/7. If the air needs super-cleaning (because of viruses, mold, etc.) I put them on high and close the door(s). Then run them for about an hour. I've heard that people and pets shouldn't be in a closed room with the air cleaner on anything higher than the low setting, but am not sure if it's harmful. You can turn the ionizer off. Been using this model for around 5 years with no problems...
180110
Yes you'll need to clean the shop vac filter on occasion so you don't blow out drywall dust out of the exhaust of the vacuum.