How often does the bag need to be replaced? We have 2 dogs (large and medium sized) in a house that has both carpet and hardwood. The nice thing about canisters in not having to buying and replace the bags. But lingering odors are making me reconsider. How often does the bag need to be replaced? We have 2 dogs (large and medium sized) in a house that has both carpet and hardwood. The nice thing about canisters in not having to buying and... » Read More How often does the bag need to be replaced? We have 2 dogs (large and medium sized) in a house that has both carpet and hardwood. The nice thing about canisters in not having to buying and replace the bags. But lingering odors are making me reconsider. « Show Less
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We have 4 dogs with carpet in bedrooms and area rugs over hardwood floors. For me, it takes a very long time to fill up a bag. Having had Dyson bagless before the Miele I can tell you that it is worth the cost of bag replacement to contain all that dust and fur. The Miele is superior.
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I have one dog (65 lbs, medium hair) and I vac maybe every two weeks (hardwood and carpet). Since I've had the vac (approx 1 yr) I've replaced the bag two times. I know it's a bother and there is the smell but the selling point of this vac is it's powerful and comparably quite.
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Two cats should be fine. But if you have a bigger house, you may want two robots. That's what I have and I empty the bags every week.
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Bag and filter replacement will depend on the user's lifestyle. If you have children and/or pets and you vacuum daily, you will probably need to replace your bag every couple weeks. No kids or pets means replacement at two months.
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Great Question :) We actually get asked this question a lot. So how often a filter needs changed really is how much use it gets. It would depend on the type of dirt you are vacuuming and how dirty your home is. The nice thing about a high end BAGGED vacuum like the Prolux is that the HEPA filters last a lot longer than normal vacuums. This is because it uses a HEPA bag and so very little dirt actually gets to the HEPA filter. So if it was my I would probably visible inspect the HEPA filter every 6 months or so. You can prolong the life of a HEPA filter by blowing it out with like a air compressor. I imagine you would need to change the HEPA filter every 1 to 2 years on average. I hope that helps :) Thanks Dustin Great-Vacs (Seller)
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Does anyone know if the Hoover Platinum with Canister Vac is any good? I was between that and Electrolux but I saw the bad reviews for the Oxygen. We have cats, dogs, children so I vacuum everyday, and seem to destroy a vacuum every 1 1/2 years between everything.... Okay maybe 2x a day... Any suggestions?
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Hey Rachel, The bag or bagless debate is all to popular. I think you'll find most people that buy bagless vacuums, will only buy them once. They usually return to a bagged model sooner or later. Bagless vacuums typically last no where near as long as bagged models. This is because bagless machines use a series of filters (some us the very expensive HEPA filter, like this Hoover canister) and as soon as those filters get dirty (the first time you vacuum) it creates so much strain on the motor, they usually burn up in 1-2 years. Go with a bagged model, you'll be much happier, and you won't have to breath ANY dust. There's really no good way to keep the dust out of the air, when emptying a bagless vacuum. Hope this helps. Chris
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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 manufacturer fixed the smell, there was no odor when I ordered it November 2013. My first dog (Yorkie mix) weighs 10 lbs but he was tall and did not fit the bag well. He also tore the bag from the inside. My other dog (5lbs) was able to move around just fine. Bergan stood behind their products and gave us the second bag. We now only use the 2nd bag for the smaller dog.
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No problem at all. I have a large rug that is almost like shag carpet. It vacuums it and does it well. I have two large furry dogs and a cat, this thing is a life saver. I used to vacuum every couple days, now I can wait a week.
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I change the HEPA every time I go through a box of the vacuum bags (which ends up being about once every 1.5 years). Mileage will vary, depending on amount of pets, vacuuming, etc you do.
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Depends on the environment you live in. e.g my new apartment floor is on concrete, no padding in the rugs, so I check it weekly. Mine runs 24/7 too, and I wash the other filter often. I have no pets.
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I have 2 cats and sweep at least weekly. Have had this vac for about 2 years and have changed the bag 3 times. Will be changing the bag again in a month or so.
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I have used these bags in the past from a local Oreck dealer and they look the same and came in the same bag. After vacuuming with regular bags two or three times I would begin to smell dust. I don't have that problem with these bags. The one I have on right now has been in use 5 months. I write on the bag when installed and when to replace them. I vacuum the entire house twice a week. CBarber
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We have 2 dogs that shed quite a bit so we run the vacuum 2-3 times a week. We replace them about every 3 months but washing them thoroughly would also work based on previous experience vacuum filters. The purple replacements found on Amazon was a cheap alternative compared to buying directly from Neato.
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How often you change the bags depends on how often you use your vacuum and how much dirt you are picking up. I use mine for area rugs and just the 2 of us so not much dirt. The bag holds a lot! I don't think the cost of the bags should detir you from the purchase....I love my quickstep! 3$ bags and a new filter!!!
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According to the owners manual, both filters need to be replaced after approximately 20 dust bags have been used. The manual also says that the micro-hygiene filter can be changed when it becomes extremely dirty or clogged. I've only had my vacuum a few months and haven't had to replace a bag yet.
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Yes, the only thing that should need replaced are bait scents. I was able to use a scent replacement that they sell for the bags. When season over, I store mine in my garage until the following year.