There are a handful of videos on our Central Vacuum Stores’ YouTube Channel that continue to receive the most views year after year. Sometimes we make a tutorial hoping to help a few people and end up shocked by the THOUSANDS of views it receives. Our video on “How To Maintain A Beam Style Filter” is just one such video. As it turns out, a lot of people were looking for answers regarding their central vacuum filter. Over 80,000 people, in fact.
A permanent, Beam style, inverted central vacuum filter that features a weighted bottom is installed in numerous central vacuum brands including Beam, Electrolux, Honeywell, Husky, CanaVac, Rhinovac, and more. These inverted filters are described as “self-cleaning” because a weighted sand-bag at the base of the filter shakes off residual debris at the end of each vacuum.
How A Self Cleaning, Inverted Central Vacuum Filter Works:
As you power on the central vacuum, the inverted, cone-shaped filter is pulled up by the vacuum suction towards the top of the unit. Waste enters the power unit. The heavier items fall directly into the waste bag or canister while the filter catches the smallest particles and allows the air to exhaust.
When the vacuum is turned off and the suction no longer holds the filter up, it drops back into the waste canister. The weighted bottom allows it to fall with an added oomph, which shakes off dirt and dust lingering on the material.
In other central vacuum models, a filter may require changing every six months or so to not disrupt suction. With a self-cleaning, Beam style filter, you may never have to issue a repair or replacement. Over time, if the filter begins retaining excess debris on the material, you can simply wipe the fabric with a damp cloth or use a stand-alone vacuum or shop-vac to give it a deep clean.
How To Maintain A Central Vacuum Filter:
Central Vacuum Stores’ owner, Roger Ambrose, explains the benefits and maintenance requirements of an inverted, Beam style filter.
Is Dirt Stuck In My Central Vacuum Filter?
One of the repeated questions we receive regarding a Beam style, inverted, self-cleaning central vacuum filter is from customers concerned there is something stuck inside the filter. People often confuse the weighted pouch at the bottom of the filter for collected debris. As a result, we receive calls and comments asking the best way to remove the load or replace the filter.
Rest at ease! The weighted pouch is there intentionally and serves an important purpose. There is no need to remove or replace it. In fact, you’d be pretty disappointed to find that the new central vacuum filter you order will have the same heavy load in it!
More Central Vacuum Help And Tools
If you’ve found our post useful, you’re only seeing a glimpse of the resources we have to offer! Visit our Learning Center for even more tips on choosing, installing, and maintaining a central vacuum system. And check out more tutorials and helpful videos on Central Vacuum Stores’ YouTube Channel.
Still need to replace your central vacuum filter? No problem! We have bags and filters for Beam, Rhino-Vac, Canavac, Electrolux, Honeywell, and more. And easily shipped right to your front door, too.
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