Does this vacuum have a clean filter indicator ?
1465218
It does not! I bought this product, obviously a SECOND, whose belt broke almost immediately. I have replaced the belt 3 times and can only get a minute or two of vacuuming, before it breaks AGAIN! DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!
1465219
It doesn't have anything called the Clean Filter Indicator, but there is a System Check Indicator. If it turns red it means the "rinsable filter and/or filter made with HEPA media is dirty" or other problems such as a broken belt, etc. So, it sounds like it is basically the same thing. I have to warn you though about this vacuum. It has wonderful suction and other great features, but another customer said it scratched his wood floors... I used the bare floor setting and the brush roll turnoff on my utility room linoleum floor and it tore the top layer off a piece of the floor. So, I tried turning the brush roll back on and it still grabbed the floor and would not let go. The only way I can vacuum that floor is on the high setting. Just be careful. This vacuum has dangerous suction capabilities.
1465220
Well actually, we just use common sense and check it when we empty the vac and wash everything about every six weeks. It is amazing how much dog hair it picks up and we have two very small short haired dogs. I hate housework but love this vac
1842900
Yes it does. We are very satisfied with this filter as it does a great job of taking out bad taste and smell. Filters are very inexpensive to replace.
855315
I have been very pleased with the vacuum, the only time the suction was not what is should have been, I needed to clean the filter. I really do like it!
1335367
No it does not have a filter, a huge plus the way I see it. :) I've had 2 of these for over 2 years and have been great considering it's kind of an unknown brand. Super quiet and no issues with proper cleaning. Lagged longer than the Homedics brand I had previously.
1225954
No not that I know of. I had it installed by a professional but I didn't see any filter.
374294
Yes on brush and washable filter. All I know is that I love this vacuum with two cats
1924875
Frankly I didn't know it had filters, but I looked it up in the manual and as far as I could see, you don't change filters (2 filters), you wash them. This is discussed on pages 6,7 and 8 of my users manual. My vacuum is used mostly by a cleaning person who comes in every 2 weeks, so it is not used much, but I will try to wash the filters as described in the owner's manual.
2022206
Yes. It comes with all filters. One can be vacuumed and the other has to be replaced every 6 mos. Really great unit. Works wonderfully.
1643072
Yes. The canister simply unscrews. There is a removable filter basket inside that unscrews but usually I just take a round vacuum brush attachment from my big vacuum and simply brush off the filter while standing over a big wastebasket or garbage can. It takes about a minute or less to clean. Extra filters are sort of expensive so I usually just brush off the existing one.
1230663
I have had my DC 17 for about 6 months and went to clean the filter this week for the first time & found it to be spotless. There wasn't a fleck of dirt or dog hair on it. Does this make sense to anyone?
177105
HI Char, if you can provide the model number for your vacuum we would be happy to help you locate the correct filters. This will be on the back of the unit on a white BISSELL sticker.
1893842
It is a bottom dump. You just open the trap and release the debris. No filter cleaning unless you're super ambitious. I've used my vacuum quite a bit and just looked in the filter...it was very clean.
155829
No it does not. But because it is off the floor, it does not always pull all the dust off the floor. As long as you are mopping from time to time it is a complete vacuum.
1756265
Yes it does but I suggest trying Filtrete HEPA Shark Lift-Away and XHF350 Filter for Select Bagless Upright Vacuums - Black - 3M. The price is better and they are definitely compatable.
1893843
Yes, it is a bottom dump cannister and the filter does have to be cleaned occasionally. I want to go back to a bag vacuum cleaner...not as messy!
2172573
It was my understanding that the filters lasted the life of the machine. I clean it once a week with a vacuum cleaner...use the brush attachment.
999962
I think that is referring to filters for the vacuum cleaner. I have the model that doesn't come with a vac (use my own), there is no filter (but my vac has one).