How messy is it to empty the cannister? How often does the filter need to be cleaned?
2046912
This cannister is very easy to empty, but there is a technique. In order to contain any lose or fine dust, I hold the mouth of the trash bag around the opening of the cannister. When I shake or move the cannister around to loosen any debris, this keeps the dust inside the trash bag and out of my nose!
2046913
Emptying the canister is only messy if you hold it above the garbage instead if lowing it into the garbage. This is my second canister Dyson vacuum & I would never go back to bags. With the DC65 the filter needs to be cleaned every 3 months. This might seem quite often but that is just because it picks up so much dirt.
2046914
Not at all messy...you just push the button at the top of the cannister to release it from the housing, then (holding it over a trash bin) push the button again, the bottom flips open, dirt falls out. As for the filter, The manual says to wash it at least every 3 months.
2046915
1. Easy. Just make sure you release the vanished button inside the trash can to contain the dust and dander. Take less than 10 seconds. 2. They recommend it to be cleaned every 3 months. Typically these vacuums don't new a replacement filter for a quite a long time. But that also depends on your use of it. I wouldn't worry about a filter replacement for at least 4 years if you are washing it every 3 months.
2191322
It's pretty easy. Just pull it out and shake it in the trash. I usually knock it against the side of the trash can a couple of times to remove the dust collection. Then just push it back in. Oh and based on the previous response, you push the button on the front to release the top collector. I usually have to pull it off, flip it over, then reach down and pull out the filter.
470942
I usually shake the filter out in the outside trash can and get as much lint and dirt off as possible then wash out in warm soapy water, you can let it soak and rinse with cool clean water and air dry completely before reusing.
1178645
About once a week I take the basket that holds the beans off and remove any beans in the hole where the blades are. Then I put in a filter (leave the top part of the filter off) and open the little door at the front of the unit. Using the brush that came with the coffee pot, I sweep all the built up grinds into the filter. If you make a lot of coffee each day, you may need to clean it more often.
834978
http://filterwarranty.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc6785d19e140a2a25eb66a07&id=ccd6785f08&e;=7521a0a26bHope this helps. It's very easy to clean. I really like this filter. :)
1483003
First of all the cleaner the filter, the faster it filters. When it is new, it will filter the full amount in about 6 hours. After the filter gets some use, it will take a bit longer. I take mine out and wash them every 3-4 months and change them once a year.
362961
I clean it out atleast once or twice a month give or take just depends on how dusty your house is. IF you have case Dust filters.
1432188
I clean mine more frequently but that is different for every system. I usually get 3-4 cleanings per filter and I know it is time to throw it away when the pressure stays high after cleaning.
1403700
Cleaning filters depends on if you have pets, I have one dog and I clean the filters once every six weeks. It is real easy to clean the filters, this is my second Bissell cleaner and I bought this model just because of the ease of emptying the dirt and cleaning the filters. The machine is loud but for the price it is the best vacuum I have found!
1263433
Yes you should always at least clean the filter. If it gets too clogged it will burn the motor out.
789103
Not at all. Click the button above the canister to remove it, push the button on the canister to empty it. What kind of problem do you have?
2048344
There are two filter in this unit. The one at the top of the canister you water every 3months but the one (HEPA) I have yet to replace it. though it is a replaceable filter it doesn't seem to be dirty yet and I have I'm since last May. I love everything about this machine!
1541322
I've had it for only a month but it's a hard wintertime and air indoors is very dry and full tank is good for no more than 20 hours. I cleaned the filter after 3 weeks but I will do it every 2 to be safe with my hard water.
2278506
Please note there is a non-removable, cup-shaped, mesh screen inside the canister that gets clogged easily and is a BEAR to clean. If it's not cleaned regularly the vacuum will lose suction and make a lot of noise.
774607
I remove the regular filters and put them in the slots where the regular filters go, put it all together and run. Then I throw away the blue spring cleanup filters that are soooooo dirty when it is finished running. Hope this helps.
1692820
Emptying the container is easy. I just hold it over my garbage can, push a button the door opens and the dust falls into the trash.I would suggest that every once in a while you rinse the filter. That is the way to keep it running with maximum suction.
796045
I've only had mine for 2months..I'm not sure,but other reviewers have said they have vacuumed or lightly brushed the filter to clean.