Are both filters washable or just the foam filter?
366779
I have washed them both, woked ok for me. I bought an extra set, so that way while they are drying, I still can use my vacuum. Love the shark...
1758837
I concur with Julio. The outer shell filter is washable. The bag and the exhaust filter are disposable.
93508
Yes, this is the white disposable filter only. The black foam is a washable, reusable filter and can be purchased separately. It can be washed a reused. I keep just 2 black foam filters, and alternate them. You don't want to put a wet black filter back into the unit until it is dry.
12635
The filter is in the upper section of the vacuum. It is removable and washable so that it is reusable. I love this vacuum.
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.
1908435
There are technically speaking no filters that aren't permanent and washable. The exception is the plates that are recommended to be replaced yearly, although originally I was running the unit about 8 hrs/day and because of a renovation switched to 24/7 the last six months. I have checked the plates/grid for the ionizer and the ozone generator, and am only now after 18 months getting ready to replace them. They are about 20-25 U.S. dollars for 4, so they are a surprise to be reasonable on an otherwise already low maintenance unit. If you run the unit 8-12 hours/day and use a diluted Ammonia to wash the grid and plate every few months I could see getting two years out of the plates. With the replacement costs being from 6-8 dollars a plate I bought a second set to rotate out and you don't even know we have dogs and cats.
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.
52620
This unit comes with a permanent filter that can be washed and reused. There is also a light on the unit that tells when the filter needs to be cleaned.
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.
943525
Only the prefilter, basically a fine plastic screen, can be washed. The other filters (HEPA , activated carbon) have to be replaced every 6-12 months.
1439874
Yes, these are the thin foam filter behind the bag. I've been very happy with the purchase of this product. It is actually better quality than the original that came with my panasonic vac.
925152
I have one of each and they are both the same except for the color. Both of them came with a filter.
245877
I use two of the primary ("yellow" foam) and the grey bio-media foam. I only rinse the primary filters and never the bio-foam. Units are on two, 2.5 gallon nano tanks.
1630676
It is not a reusable filter. I read the details and it says it "out performers the washable, plastic & fiberglass filters". It is a cardboard frame and not sure of what the filter is actually made of but it is a very good filter.
1377945
I do not know if these filters are intended to be washable, but I doubt it. Package insert makes no mention of washing filters. I also doubt filters would be effective after washing.
1502801
I have not had to replace the filter. I use a dust pan brush to clean the filter. There apparently is no washable replacement filter available for this particular filter, at least not yet.
2080384
To the best of my knowledge, they cannot be washed. We've had ours for about 6 mos., and are about to consider changing. If your don't have a real serious dust problem, I'd say 6-7 months would be about the life of this filter.