My cylindrical filter also gets clogged each and every time I use the vacuum. More debris ends up wrapped around the filter than it does in the dirt cup side. I just replaced this filter to see if that would help, but it is exactly the same. I cannot find clogs anywhere, and the screen has been cleaned. My vacuum never used to do this. Not sure what else to try!My cylindrical filter also gets clogged each and every time I use the vacuum. More debris ends up wrapped around the filter than it does in the dirt cup side. I just replaced this filter to see if that would help, but it is exactly the same. I cannot find clogs anywhere, and the screen has been cleaned. My vacuum never used to do this. Not sure what else to try!
I think this twin container bagless system is VERY messy to clean. I have to do it before I start to vacuum, so I can clean up all the "spills" it leaves behind.
I use a plastic grocery bag and insert the dust container, turn it upside down,but the cat hair and dirt don't just fall out - so in trying to remove them manually, everything just gets all over.
It does a great job picking up the dirt and hair, but getting rid of it is a pain.
I think this twin container bagless system is VERY messy to clean. I have to do it before I start to vacuum, so I can clean up all the "spills" it leaves behind.
I use a plastic grocery bag and insert the dust container, turn it upside down,but the cat hair and dirt don't just fall out - so in trying to remove them manually, everything just gets all over.
It does a great job picking up the dirt and hair, but getting rid of it is a pain.
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Re: Hoover Wind Tunnel 2
The filter for the U5753 does not rotate on it's own. There is a knob on the lid of the dirt canister to rotate before you empty the container, but it does not rotate automatically. If the filter is getting dirty quickly, it could be a result of very fine dirt going through the pre-filter screen and blocking the filter. You should also check the filter UNDER the dirt container for blockage and also the exhaust filter on the side. These are both washable and must be bone dry before re-installing
The main filter cartridge is a long cylindrical style and is coated with a teflon material so that all you should have to do is tap the filter lightly to dislodge any dirt. You can wash the filter by running warm water over it and using a SOFT brush to clean the surface. This filter must be BONE DRY..... before re-installing.
By the way, the lifetime filter is not lifetime. It should be replaced every two years, under normal use.
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Hello! Please follow the instructions below to clean the lifetime Hepa filter on your Elite Rewind.
1.Press on the tab located on the side of the filter cover to remove.
2.Remove the HEPA filter and brush with the combination tool to clean or tap side of filter against a trash receptacle. Return the HEPA filter into the filter cavity.
3. Align tab on filter cover with slot. Press cover closed until you hear a snap.
Hope this was helpful!
No. The HEPA filter is simply to collect fine dust and allergens that make it past the water. Hmm. If it gets full/clogged and isn't changed, then the motor is more likely to burn up from overheating. It's more likely it will shut off if the filter gets full. It will not explode.
Hi,
While you are looking for a new filter, you could do this(as written in the instruction manual):
1. Hold the HEPA filter
by the edges and vigorously
"TapClean" the HEPA Filter
dirty side down on a hard,
flat surface until no more
dust is observed falling out
from between the pleats of
the filter.
2.
We recommend washing the HEPA filter
once a month or when suction
appears to be reduced. Let the HEPA
filter air dry completely for 24 hours.
3. Rinse the non-woven pre-filter and let
it air dry completely for 24 hours.
4. Insert the non-woven pre-filter.
5. Reinstall the HEPA filter in the
vacuum.
Have a good day.
GB
There should be a cover that closes over the HEPA filter. If the cover is missing, or is there, but does not snap closed, then either snap it closed, or replace the cover. If something was clogged inside, then the HEPA filter would be less prone to being blown off. But, it sounds like the filter or filter cover is not being correctly installed. The manual is not clear on whether the cover snaps closed.
It involves taking apart the vacuum HEPA area. All screws are the same size. There are a LOT of 'em. Really straightforward putting it back together too.
ok, once you take the HEPA canister area off the vacuum, careful with the wires! Unplug them from the controller board. You open up the HEPA chamber by removing more screws until you see where the motor that turns the filter is mounted on the side. Remove motor from the green chamber. Note where the washer goes. Once the motor is off, you'll see that the center hub that drives the HEPA filter is rounded out. What I did was jam little bits of aluminum from a pop can into the space between the circle and the square to force the walls back to square. I started by folding a little piece of aluminum over and over so it was about three layers thick. Jammed that in. That wasn't quite enough thickness so I shoved another piece with it. If you can find something that is about 4 times the thickness of a pop can aluminum, that'd probably work too. Slight wedge shape on the tip would help. Any sort of tiny shim.
To test your work, just put a couple of holder screws into the HEPA cannister housing, plug in the cover/switch, plug in the HEPA moter. Turn it on for a few seconds to make sure the filter turns. Then you can add more thickness to the hub or put things back together.
http://geeksquad.fixya.com/ThreadView.aspx?prdid=34163&thid=630085 Dyson animal will not stand up and question... Posted by madmimi on May 28, 2008 my dyson will not stand up by itself=catch seems to have failed and online instructions from dyson have not solved the problem- can anyone help my second question is will dyson replace my lifetime hepa filter that is located beneath the debris collector, it is very black and is not washable Hello, I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure. In answer to your 1st question, you may want to check with a factory authorized vac dealer who does repair on the Dyson vacuums to see if they can correct the problem, or call the Dyson factory phone # listed below for the nearest vac dealer in your area. 2nd question. The Hepa filter is mostly a wear item and I was not aware of the lifetime Hepa filter and that alsowould be a good question for the factory to answer, I could not find an answer to the questions and they might be able to clarify the answer to both your questions. So if you need further assistance, please feel free to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area or in the yellow pages, or contact the factory phone number or website to further assist you with your questions. http://www.dyson.com/ Dyson Inc. 600 W. ChicagoSuite 275 Chicago, Illinois60610 Customer Service1-866-693-9766[email protected] http://www.a-1vacuum.com/1-800-657-1874Customer Service Thanks, Don the Vac Man Go Ahead. Use Us.
Generic problem for all Vacuums Hi my vacuum (Russell Hobss 2200 Bagless HEPA) Hi my vacuum (Russell Hobss 2200 Bagless HEPA) seems to have just enough (not loads) of suction till it reaches the cleaning head. The head does not appear to be blocked - but there is then almost no suction at all. It also makes loads of noise when on- and an even louder noise when turning off. is it fixable or is it dead? Thanks I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure. Well there seems to be maybe a few problems, the head may be clear, but the hoses could be clogged and or the HEPA filter could be clogged as well – if the hoses and wands are clear and the filter clean you may look @ a motor replacement depending on the cost or to buy a new vacuum and in some instances you can trade in your old vacuum for a new one – but check it fist from the suction head thru the hoses, wands and filters, B4 you decide to purchase a new one or to replace the old motor with a new one depending on cost. A rule to live by – the item cost more to repair that to replace – replace the item, if the repair cost (as an example) say $50.00 to $60.00 and to buy a new one would cost $100.00 – buy a new one. Don – The Vac Man
It involves taking apart the vacuum HEPA area. All screws are the same size. There are a LOT of 'em. Really straightforward putting it back together too.
ok, once you take the HEPA canister area off the vacuum, careful with the wires! Unplug them from the controller board. You open up the HEPA chamber by removing more screws until you see where the motor that turns the filter is mounted on the side. Remove motor from the green chamber. Note where the washer goes. Once the motor is off, you'll see that the center hub that drives the HEPA filter is rounded out. What I did was jam little bits of aluminum from a pop can into the space between the circle and the square to force the walls back to square. I started by folding a little piece of aluminum over and over so it was about three layers thick. Jammed that in. That wasn't quite enough thickness so I shoved another piece with it. If you can find something that is about 4 times the thickness of a pop can aluminum, that'd probably work too. Slight wedge shape on the tip would help. Any sort of tiny shim.
To test your work, just put a couple of holder screws into the HEPA cannister housing, plug in the cover/switch, plug in the HEPA moter. Turn it on for a few seconds to make sure the filter turns. Then you can add more thickness to the hub or put things back together.
These filters should be changed at least once a year, they get clogged up and won't clean out. So I would try a new filter and go from there, make sure there are no clogs in the hose and down below where the dirt inlet is.
My cylindrical filter also gets clogged each and every time I use the vacuum. More debris ends up wrapped around the filter than it does in the dirt cup side. I just replaced this filter to see if that would help, but it is exactly the same. I cannot find clogs anywhere, and the screen has been cleaned. My vacuum never used to do this. Not sure what else to try!
I think this twin container bagless system is VERY messy to clean. I have to do it before I start to vacuum, so I can clean up all the "spills" it leaves behind.
I use a plastic grocery bag and insert the dust container, turn it upside down,but the cat hair and dirt don't just fall out - so in trying to remove them manually, everything just gets all over.
It does a great job picking up the dirt and hair, but getting rid of it is a pain.
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