How to insert a bag into a vacuum cleaner yourself: a few steps

How to properly insert a bag into a vacuum cleaner

A vacuum cleaner is a reliable and unpretentious human assistant. According to a study by the independent American organization Consumer Reports, the average service life of vacuum cleaners is about 8 years. A vacuum cleaner not only cleans everything, but also requires hygiene procedures. If you don't take care of it and don't clean it on time, it will quickly break. A common reason for its poor performance is an overfilled dust container. To solve this problem, it is important to know how to properly replace the dust bag and filters. In this article we will tell you how this can be done at home, without the help of a service center. This will help save you money.

Replacing the dust bag

How to determine when the bag needs to be changed? In order to answer this question, we need to examine our assistant like a doctor:

• inspect;

• feel;

• listen;

• smell.

• The filter change indicator lights up;
• the bag is damaged or changed color after cleaning;
• dust suction power decreases;
• the noise changes when the vacuum cleaner operates;
• an unpleasant odor appears, which indicates the presence of various bacteria and fungi.

All these are signs that the dust collector needs to be changed urgently.

There are two types of dust collectors:

• disposable (paper or synthetic);
• reusable (made of multilayer synthetic materials).

The disposable one changes quickly: you need to take it out, throw it away and put in a new one.

The reusable one is removed, cleaned of dust, washed in warm water with liquid soap or washing powder, dried and put back in place.

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Pros and cons of using different vacuum cleaner bags

Cleaning the dust bin and filter

There are two types of filters:

1. Pre-motor: located in front of the motor and protects it from dust and large debris.
2. Output: located behind the motor and traps dust microparticles measuring 0.3 microns or less.

Instructions for cleaning dust collectors and filters

1. Remove the plug from the socket.
2. Remove the hose.
3. Remove and clean all filters and dust containers.
4. Remove debris from the engine compartment with a damp cloth.
5. Blow out the engine compartment with a stream of air (turn on the vacuum cleaner and turn from side to side).
6. Install a new bag and filters.
7. Clean the hose, nozzles and brushes.

How to insert a bag into a vacuum cleaner?

In order to insert the bag, you need:

• place it along the guides in the dust collection chamber;
• straighten carefully.

Often problems with the vacuum cleaner are due to the fact that the bag is full or damaged. You can fix these problems at home without calling a repairman. You need to carefully remove and clean the dust container and check the condition of the filters. If necessary, clean or replace them. We carry out the work in this order: change the pre-motor filter, insert the bag into a special frame, straighten it, then change the output filter.

Features of caring for the HEPA filter

Manufacturers recommend disposing of heavily contaminated HEPA filters. The stores offer an assortment of such filter structures of different sizes, so there should be no problems with choosing a HEPA filter suitable for the vacuum cleaner.

However, in order to save money, many have adapted to manipulations that extend the service life of the part. The multilayer structure can be soaked in a warm soapy solution for a short time: 15-20 minutes is enough, then rinse gently with your hands, changing the water several times. When rinsing, it is allowed to add a rinse balm. This allows you to rid the parts of the smell of dust until the next cleaning. The washed filter part must be dried thoroughly. The design takes longer to dry than synthetic/foam analogues.

How to insert a dust bag into a vacuum cleaner: inside and out

What to do if the vacuum cleaner refuses to work properly? How can the housewife deal with the problem herself and insert the dust bag into the vacuum cleaner? Nothing could be easier! Bag-type devices are incredibly easy to use, so the replacement process is not difficult and does not take much time. But first things first.

Paper or fabric

The dust collector is a consumable item. It has to be replaced regularly. Therefore, the happy owners of such vacuum cleaners simply need to know everything about their features. There are two types of collectors to choose from:

• Disposable paper. Once filled, they are immediately replaced with new ones. Sharp objects can damage the drive and cause premature failure. If you choose a paper garbage collector, it is better to have a few in stock.
• Reusable fabric. They last one and a half or two times longer. The debris is simply shaken out, and the dust collector is reinstalled in the device. You can make such bags yourself.

Disposable bags are more environmentally friendly, while when cleaning fabric bags you inevitably have to inhale debris.

Try to purchase high-quality consumables. A bad bag will tear when wet and exposed to sharp debris. And unpleasant odors arise from bacteria decomposing inside the bag. You should not save on your own health.

Forewarned is forearmed

Besides normal wear and tear, there are factors that can accelerate contamination. Let's consider the main ones:

• Large-scale garbage collection. For example, during repairs.
• Using filters and collectors that are not suitable for this model, or made from low-quality materials.
• Removing particles that can damage the drive. This could be small sharp objects or water.
• Operation without collector or filter.
• Reuse paper dust bags.

Time to change something

The quality of cleaning drops noticeably when the dust collector is clogged. This is due to the fact that the suction power of the vacuum cleaner is reduced. If you find that the device has become worse at drawing in dust, then it’s time to change the collector. You can determine that the drive is damaged by the debris accumulated on it.

We change it ourselves

Let's start cleaning the vacuum cleaner. A few steps will help you complete this simple procedure with ease. And knowing the device’s structure will make the task even easier.

Step 1: Unplug and disconnect the vacuum cleaner hose.

Step 2: Open the cover and remove the drive by pulling its handle. If it's disposable, just throw it away. Completely free fabric from dirt.

Step 3: Use a damp cloth to clean the dust chamber from which you removed the bag. Be sure to remove all dirt from where the bag is attached.

Particles remaining in the slots of the holder may prevent the dust container from fitting correctly into the groove. Contaminants will again enter through the resulting gap.

Step 4: Install a new paper or cleaned fabric media. To do this, insert its cardboard base into a special holder and straighten it. If the bag is not installed correctly, you will not be able to close the lid.

Please note that the hole in the collector mount must coincide with the hole for the vacuum cleaner hose. They may become dislodged if not all contaminants have been removed from the holder. In this case, it is necessary to clean this area again.

Step 6: Close the lid. The vacuum cleaner is ready for use again. Goal achieved!

What have you achieved

Now you know how to get your dear home helper back on track on your own. To summarize the above, we note that replacing the bag in a vacuum cleaner is absolutely not difficult. Even a child can do the task.

Take care of your health and save money by using only high-quality consumables. Remember: “The miser pays twice.” The functionality and environmental performance of bagged vacuum cleaners are kept at the highest level. It’s no wonder that people have been giving preference to such models for more than 50 years.

Replacing the dust bag

It is necessary to replace the dust bag when the vacuum cleaner is running at full power and the cleaning head is raised off the floor and the bag full indicator window (18) turns completely red.

Even if the bag doesn't look full at this stage, it still needs to be replaced. It is possible that a large amount of very fine dust has clogged the pores of the dust bag.

Open the lid by pressing the hook (19) and lifting it until it clicks into place.

Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with either a paper (20) or fabric (22) dust bag (depending on the model).

Grab the handle of the bag and pull it out. Remove the bag and throw it in the trash. To install a new bag, push its cardboard base into the holder (21) until it stops.

If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a fabric dust bag, also follow the instructions described above.

Empty it and replace it (22).

Note: Since the vacuum cleaner is equipped with a safety device that checks whether the dust bag is installed, you will not be able to close the lid if the bag is not installed correctly.

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Comments 85

Monsieur knows a lot about perversions and how to kick dust around the house.))

Otherwise, everyone is really an expert on vacuum cleaners...maybe there’s a stigma?!

Well, you are Kulibin in nature!

A good idea, and most importantly technologically advanced, otherwise I use an old sock instead of a filter on an old vacuum cleaner :)

Beautiful! +1...something I didn’t think of before...I think a couple of terry ones are just right. ))

Yes, a couple of old socks + a juice carton :) this vacuum cleaner is in the garage, I vacuum my car with it :)

A good idea, and most importantly technologically advanced, otherwise I use an old sock instead of a filter on an old vacuum cleaner :)

Let me clarify, but the sock must be clean))))

The advantage of this technology is that it is not necessarily clean, and one may even have a small hole caused by natural wear and tear :)

hepa will die young stink probably dust after “cleaning” rationalizer