140117409023 Genuine HEPA Filter for Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners, Factory Replacement Fine Dust Filter Element

Part 140117409023 is a genuine Electrolux HEPA filter. HEPA filters trap very fine dust and allergens that would otherwise blow straight back into the room, and they're a common fitting on Electrolux vacuum cleaners. Our stock record names this part simply as a HEPA filter, without the vacuum model, so check that the number on your old filter matches before you buy.

Why a tired HEPA filter makes a vacuum work harder

A HEPA filter is the last line of defence for the air leaving a vacuum. Its dense pleated media catches particles so small that the main filter lets them through. Because it works so hard, it slowly clogs, and a clogged HEPA filter chokes the airflow. The signs are weaker suction, a hotter motor, a whistling or strained sound and, on some machines, the thermal cut-out stopping the motor. A cracked frame or split seal lets dust bypass the filter altogether, which shows up as a dusty smell or a film of dust around the exhaust.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux HEPA filter
• Part number 140117409023
• HEPA filter media for very fine dust
• Vacuum model not on file, match the number on your old filter

Fitting the HEPA filter

Switch the vacuum off and unplug it, or take the battery out of a cordless unit. Open the filter cover and note which way round the old filter sits, because the new one needs to go in the same way. Press it in until its seal sits flat all the way around, close the cover and run the vacuum briefly to check the airflow.

Questions about this part

Is a HEPA filter washable?

That depends on the filter. Some Electrolux HEPA filters are rinsable and others are designed for replacement only. The stock record for 140117409023 doesn't say, so check your vacuum's user manual or the markings on the old filter before putting it under the tap.