Can you wash the filters?
1496379
No. Sorry, they say under normal conditions, you should replace the pre-filter every three months, and the HEPA filter annually.
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.
1496381
I vacuum the Carbon pre-filter once a week and never need to change the expensive Hepa-filter.I lay it flat on the carpet dirt side up, use the vacuum hose, no attachment, just as a routine ~~ after 2 or three years I replace the carbon filter.
1496382
I've read elsewhere that HEPA filters when they are brand new are not very effective. Over time they actually get more effective, up to presumably a saturation point and then get less effective again.I've vaccumed the HEPA filter in this unit with my HEPA vacuum to extend its life by a few months. This seems to work fine. Presumably you'd need a microscope or a really expensive piece of equipment to measure air quality for sure.The charcoal filters are cheap enough and get dirty enough I'd just replace them regularly.
1213058
All the filters with the exception of the white paper can be washed in a mild soap and water mix. Vacuum the white pleated filter and replace it once performance suffers.
573392
They usually do. The filters aren't very expensive and you can reuse them several times before having to replace them. Just clean them once a week.
1303736
I've never tried that, but I don't see why not. They're great filters. Very sturdy.
1410153
I would say yes BUT you should wash them out and only use them maybe 1 or 2 time more and then just buy filters. Try one out and see.
901572
Abdul, the filter can be taken out and washed and reused. It is a reusable filter.
818370
Well, I would say no, you cannot wash it. It is of paper, and looks like a car air filter, but much smaller, naturally. My last filter lasted for years, and I would tap it on the side of a trash can, to get all the dust out. It was made of pretty darn strong paper. The new one, like the old design, has a plastic filter covering the paper filter, and it has pretty small holes, so only fine dust actually gathers of the (paper) filter. I think you can purchase new paper filters if you need to. Hope this helps.
1322848
On the product information, it says that the Pre-Filter is washable. I just used my hand-held vacuum. It could be washed with a faucet sprayer or hose, if you are careful.
618785
You probably could after removing metal filter. Make sure there are no metal screws in lid or handle
248597
What I've done was made sure that I allowed the filters to completely dry out once a week. And if I remembered made sure to wash the filters. I washed in the dishwasher and worked fine. I may start to wash more by hand with vinegar as that may allow the filters to last longer...in my opinion. I hope this helps.
1924877
Never, they are permanent filters. There are two filters and I recommend washing them once a month. One filter is located in the ballassembly. The other filter is located where the handle to the dirt container is.
76908
The instructions say that you are not to attempt to wash the HEPA-type filters. The foam pre-filter can be washed with by hand with mild soap and air dried. Mine did not indicate it needed to be cleaned but wouldn't the filter last longer if you washed to foam on a regular basis? I vacuumed the HEPA filter.
274209
Yes the filters is washable but as I understand it's only good for about 2 washes
206830
Yes if you are having suction problems. You can clean your filters if they will not clean this is your problem. William Morrow.
1494315
Don't know how long they can be washed and reused. Just bought mine. But for the price if they last four times you're way ahead of the Eureka throw away filters.
1640285
Absolutely you can clean the filters , you can rinse the filters with cool running water and one filter can last for months. its been three months so far since I've actually replaced a filter . I purchased a pack of three filters and I'm still on the first one using this method .
1875633
Yes, you can wash them in the dishwasher. Unfortunately, they get water spots unless you dry them.