Would I need to purchase a supply of disposable HEPA filters for this vacuum?
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Yes, but you won't need them right away. The filters are effective for quite a long while are not very expensive. By the way, this is a terrific vacuum cleaner. Powerful and very quiet.
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Yes. There is a washable primary filter but the HEPA exhaust filter must be replaced.
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Yes, it comes with a foam-like pre-filter and a permanent hepa filter in it. Just vacuum the dust out to keep it fresh!
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I think the physical vacuums are the same but the HEPA or $495 vacuum comes with the HEPA bag/filter/screw kit. I bought the the HEPA version just about 6 months ago and it was $368, so it was definitely cheaper to buy the HEPA version outright instead of the HEPA accessory package and the vacuum separarely. Now it seems it's $100 cheaper to to buy the vacuum and HEPA kit separately. Don't forget you also need to buy the foam filter to use this as a wet vac, it is not included and don't think of using this to vacuum joint compound dust without the HEPA kit or you'll kill it. It is an amazing quiet powerful vacuum, just irritating you have to buy everything separately.
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yes & there is a few different types of filter media that you can use so you can filter out the specific problems that you are having with your air supply... it is VERY small so next time I am going to get a bigger one so it would last longer between cleanings...
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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.
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yes there are two diffferent filters to be replaced , depending on use . one is a HEPA filter and the other is a charcoal one , looking at about $35.00 for filters . they can be found on amazon or other online sites.. filters should last about a year under normal use..
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I have not needed to order any replacement filters yet. Amazon carries them as does electrolux. The charcoal ones are relatively inexpensive, but the hepa one is costly. Only good thing is that you only need to replace it about once a year.
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Great Question :) Yes we sell the WASHABLE HEPA filters for only 25 dollars on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Washable-filter-Comfort-Models-later/dp/B00D2YJ22S/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1382643999&sr=8-8&keywords=New+Comfort+HEPA Usually washable HEPA filters cost about 39 dollars so its a good deal. Let us know if you have any other questions :) Thanks Dustin GreatVacs
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No, these are the bags for the Miele vacuum. I like them because they are a little larger than the Miele bags and they cost less. They come with standard fiber filters. The "HEPA filters" that have a plastic surround are sold separately.
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According to kaz.com which is the manufacturer the filter should be vacuumed not washed."The permanent HEPA filters are easy to clean - simply vacuum and replace back into the unit. "http://www.kaz.com/kaz/air-purifiers/products/honeywell-tower-air-purifier-hht-090/
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If you make sure to buy from the seller Bissell you will receive a HEPA filter.
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Yes and no. The vacuum has two filters. One filter sits behind the vacuum bag and you see it every time that you change the bag. This filter is not a HEPA filter and the MC-V194H filter does not fit. However, the second filter fits in a panel on the top of the vacuum and the MC-V194H filter does fit there. My understanding is that the second filter is considered optional and is there to reduce emissions. The first filter has a warning saying do not run the vacuum without the filter. I have had no success in finding a replacement for the first filter.
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I bought an open box item that didn't come with filters. I use these filters: Vacmaster VRC2 2.5 Gallon Cloth Vacuum Filter, 3 Pack, Vacmaster VRC2 2.5 Gallon Cloth Vacuum Filter, 3 Pack
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Not sure have you not been able to find the right filters,you might try vacpartswarehouse.COM have found them to handle lots of hard to find parts let me know. If they are able to help Dee B
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The carbon pre-filter and a Hepafilter come with the purifier. When I run the machine at high speed 24/7, I vacuum the carbon filter once a week, the hepa filter has stayed clean and I've never vacuumed or replaced it
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We have owned this vacuum for about 1 year and I inspect the HEPA every 3 months. It has not needed replacement. It is a paper style filter, unlike our Dyson which can be washed. I do take the entire canister for both machines and totally wash them in a garage sink. The Dyson does require more dismantling. When the entire canister and cyclone elements are free of most fine dust I allow them to dry overnight before re-assembling them. The Dyson is 5 years old and I believe this complete washing has kept it operating properly. Check Consumer Reports, they recently reviewed uprights.
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The filter should work fine for you for at least 6 months to a year so long as you clean it after every use depending on how heavy the vacuuming job is. You can find the needed filter at Wal-Mart I believe, it'll probably be about 20 bucks or so.