With recent updates in cleaning products, the use of a HEPA filter has increased dramatically. These filters can be found in several places in your vacuum cleaner(like the dust cup if it's bagless, outside of the motor exhaust and other various places) in an air purifier and in many other household appliances. But how often should this filter be changed?

While the answer varies by different filters, I usually recommend every 6 months. The reason for this is that particles build up in the filter and at a certain point, the filter will no longer be efficient. In fact, if you fail to replace the HEPA filter in your vacuum cleaner, it can actually cause a loss in suction or an increase in allergies or asthma due to particles being exhausted into the air. If you use a bagless vacuum cleaner, you'll need to pay more attention to the filter. While the advantage of not having to replace bags is great, bagless vacuums tend to be a lot less efficient in filtration than bagged machines. Harmful particles can easily escape back into the air from these machines due to a lack of sealed filtration.

If you use a bagless vacuum like a Dyson ball or Eureka AirSpeed, you'll want to replace the filter every 3-6 months as needed. Some filters offered in these machines will be washable. If this is the case, make sure to wash the filter as often as a normal filter would be replaced in order to avoid dirt buildup. 

HEPA filtration is a great advantage used in modern vacuum cleaners because it removes harmful particles from the air that can trigger allergy and asthma symptoms. However this filtration method is only effective if maintained properly. Taking good care of your vacuum and performing routine maintainence will ensure a clean and healthy home.

If you're in the market for a new vacuum cleaner, your decision can be very hard to make. With so many different cleaning situations, it often seems easier to just take your chances on the cheapest machine Wal Mart has to offer and replace it every 6 months when it inevitably breaks. Many people forget that a vacuum cleaner is actually an appliance and should be treated as such. While there are many different types of cleaning surfaces, Miele does the best job of offering a vacuum cleaner that is capable of handling any type of mess or cleaning surface.

Miele offers the S7 series upright vacuum cleaner that offers powerful suction, adjustable cleaning settings and a swiveling neck for enhanced convenience while cleaning. While most upright vacuums are much heavier than a canister, the convenience that comes with one is usually worth the extra weight that you have to carry up and down the stairs. However with Miele's premium line of upright vacuum cleaners including the Miele Twist offer all of the convenience in a very lightweight and durable design. A great advantage to using the S7 Twist is it's anti-tipping feature and extra long hose for use while cleaning stairs and other inaccessible places. When you use an Miele S7 upright vacuum in your home, you can leave the vacuum at the bottom of the stairs and use the extra long hose to clean the stairs without carrying the vacuum with you. 

Guarantee and Safety:

When you are buying from a company that is certified by Electrolux to sell their products it comes with many benefits. eVacuumStore.com is a trusted authorized dealer of Electrolux Small Appliances, and their customer service staff is trained to assist you with any question you may have prior to making a purchase and after the purchase. eVacuumStore.com is also an authorized warranty center for Electrolux vacuum cleaners.  The main benefit of buying from a authorized online dealer is the warranty. Only an authorized dealer can truly honor all manufacturer warranties, and national Electrolux warranty shops will not honor warranties from non approved sites. So if something did go wrong you can feel confident that your Electrolux vacuum will be repaired or replaced by manufacturer approved technicians who are experts with their products.

Dangers of Buying from Unauthorized Dealers:

If you buy an Electrolux vacuum from an Internet auction site or unauthorized dealer you run the risk of receiving defective merchandise, counterfeit products, or items that have been tampered with prior to purchase. Some unauthorized dealers even sell used and refurbished vacuums and market as new. All Electrolux vacuums that are sold on Auction and unauthorized dealer sites would not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, so take this into consideration when purchasing from sites like Amazon and eBay.

Authorized Electrolux Dealer:

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866-972-8227

Try new cleaning products that can help you achieve a clean and organized home.  Leave your hands free by using a carry all apron to put your essential spring cleaning supplies in as you go room to room.  The Bona Micro Plus Cloth is super absorbent and when used with Bona Cleaners this combination eliminate grease and other tough stains.  Clean the toaster, microwave, can opener, and other appliances kept on the countertop. Cleaning supplies should be stored away from areas where pets and small children will have contact with them.  For granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances an all purpose cleaner to use is Stain X granite and stainless steel polish and cleaner, the only all purpose polish available without silicone, protects and polishes in one easy step.

You may have to clean your floors more frequently if you have kids and pets. Protecting your hardwood floors is simple. Use products that are safe for your family and the environment. Bona Stone Tile and Laminate Floor Kit is a good choice for easy safe maintenance of all hard surface floors.  Also available Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner specifically formulated to clean all polyurethane finished wood floors and factory pre-finished wood floors. Bona Stone, Tile & Laminate mop cartridge refill is also available.

To manage pet hair on floors, furniture, and clothing place an old sheet or towel at your pet’s favorite spot. Periodically shake it outside to remove most of the hair before vacuuming. Choose a vacuum with a HEPA filter.  A product such as Hoover Second Notice Pet Soil and Odor Remover for Carpet and Upholstery can penetrate deep into carpets and upholstery fibers to remove tough pet stains.

This year try some green friendly products. Electrolux Ultra Silencer Green Vacuum Cleaner is 55% plastic made from recycled material.  This Vacuum has a washable HEPA filter to wash and reuse for less waste.  The Reliable Steamboy Floor Steam Mop is a chemical-free floor steam mop, a safe way to clean your home and protect our environment.

1. Remove the three screws loated at the of the machine and remove top cover.

2. Disconnect all of the wire from the circuit board with needle nose plires.

3. Remove the nut from the front of the circuit breaker, and also remove the front screw just below the nut.

4. Once the circuit board has been removed, you will need to drill a 3/4" hole where the screw in the circuit board has been removed.

5. After the hole has been drilled, you can now insert the circuit board into both holes and lock into place with the nuts provided.  The low voltage wires will now be connected into the new circuit board and the old red low voltage receptical will no longer be used.

6. Next proceed to connect all the wires to the circuit board: 
-Connect the black cord lead to L (The top contact on the left side, looking at the front of the circuit board).
-Connect the white cord lead to N (The second contact on the left side, looking at the front of the circuit board).
-The third contact is left blank.
-Connect any of the two motor leads to MN (The fourth contact on the left side, looking at the front of the circuit board).
-Connect the last motor lead to the top contact on the right side, when looking at the front of the circuit board. 
-The second terminal on the right side, when looking at the front of the circuit board is left blank.

-The two wires on the bottom of the circuit board are not used on Electrolux model 1590, they are used for a filter lock out swith on a newer model. You can tape them back, or cut them off so they are out of the way.

7. You are now ready to put the top cover back on and test the unit.

     Tools Required:

      -Electric Drill
      -3/4" Drill Bit
      -Phillips Head Screwdriver
      -Needlenose Pliers

If you require any questions with this installation please call 866-972-8227 and one of our technicians will be happy to assist you.