FAQ

Fill out and mail in the registration form that came with your vacuum cleaner.  This can be found in the accessory pack along with your Owner’s Manual.  Or, use our convenient online registration form.

Our store locator will help you find the Eureka retailer nearest you.  Search both retail and online stores, as the selection varies. Call ahead before going to a retail store to make sure your particular model is in stock.

You will find the model number on a silver-colored rating plate, which is usually located on the back or bottom of your vacuum.

Look for the silver-colored rating plate on the back or bottom of your Eureka vacuum. Your model number is comprised of a series of letters and numbers.  Please note both the Model and Type.

All Eureka products carry at minimum a one-year warranty. Some items may carry a two- or three-year warranty. This warranty information can be found in your Owner’s Manual.

Visit the Direct Care Maintenance Packs for more information.

Please visit the Central Vacuum System section of our Eureka website.

Genuine Eureka accessories are made to our exact specification, with an emphasis on quality, performance and customer satisfaction.  For a list of retailers in your area that sell Genuine Eureka accessories visit our store locator or shop online now.

Sealed HEPA Filtration is a totally sealed vacuum filtration system. A Sealed HEPA Filtration System filters everything, including the motor exhaust, so only clean air comes out of your vacuum. Every vacuum with this feature is individually sealed for Sealed HEPA performance and filters household dust, pollen, bacteria and other allergens as small as 0.3 microns (a human hair is 50-70 microns thick).

At Eureka, we work hard every day to do our part in creating a sustainable future and put our concern for the environment into practice.  For more information on our environmental commitment, please click here.

We have set targets for waste reduction and water use reduction.  The total amount of waste measured from January through July 2009 and projected for the full year is 550 tons of solid materials that will be recycled and 3,632 pounds of material that will not be recycled.  Our goal is to reduce this by 2% every year.  The amount of water used in 2008 at our North American production facility was 0.508 cubic feet per vacuum produced.  Our goal is to reduce this by 8% per year through 2012.  For more information on our environmental commitment, please click here.

For maintenance tips, review the tips below.  If you cannot find the answer to your questions, Contact Us  to e-mail us.  You can also call us toll-free at 1.800.896.9756. Our Service Representatives can help you Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central Standard Time and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.

Belts are made of rubber and will stretch and wear out. The belt runs the brush roll thousands of revolutions per minute, so the tighter or newer the belt, the better the vacuum performs. You’ll need your model number to order the right belt. Click here for more information on finding your vacuum’s model number.

Generally, you should change your vacuum bag once a month and empty your dust cup when it is two-thirds full. We recommend more frequent bag changes if your home is large, if you have children and/or pets or if there is heavy foot traffic in your home. You should also change the bag more than once a month if you're cleaning fine dust and debris, since both reduce the filtration through the bag. Change the bag immediately if the dirt is above the line printed on the bag. A bag change indicator is activated on some Eureka models when the bag is full.

Check the agitator belt periodically for signs of wear. Typically, it should be replaced every six months. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for detailed replacement instructions.

It varies, depending on your model's filtration type. Micron Filtration is not a separate filter, but is part of the bag itself. So, if you change bags monthly and use the Eureka genuine bags, your filtration should remain powerful. True HEPA filters should be replaced every six months to maintain peak filtration. The small fabric filters that cover the back of the bagless cassette and the entrance into the casing beneath the cassette can be rinsed out, dried thoroughly and put back into place. They should be replaced after a year. Washable HEPA filters should be cleaned out approximately every eight weeks. Always make sure that washable filters are completely dry before you put them back in the vacuum.

To sign up for Dirt Alert, a convenient service that provides friendly reminders informing you when to replace your vacuum's filter, click here.

A broken fan blade, a broken belt or an obstruction in the brush roll are the most common reasons for increased noise.  Please contact Customer Service at 1-800-282-2886 so that we can help you diagnose your vacuum.

If your vacuum has a detachable hose, make sure it’s firmly connected. Make sure the hose is emptying the dirt into the bag or the dust cup. On bagged models, the hose needs to protrude into the bag. If these connections look right, then check the hose for a clog or obstruction.  If this does not solve the concern, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-282-2886 so that we can help you diagnose your vacuum.

Check to see if the belt is broken, or if the cord or something else is caught under the vacuum. If this does not solve the concern, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-282-2886 so that we can help you diagnose your vacuum.

You will receive enough genuine Eureka supplies in two six-month shipments to keep your product running for one year.  To continue the service, simply renew your subscription online or call a Customer Service Representative at 1-800-282-2886.

Like all Eureka online orders, our Direct Care Maintenance Pack supplies are subject to a shipping and handling fee.  However, Direct Care subscribers save 50% on the standard shipping cost by paying a one-time shipping and handling fee of only $5.99, or free for order over $25, for both product shipments.  Sales tax will also be applied to your order. Visit the Eureka Store for more details.

To find out if a Maintenance Pack is available for your model, click here.  If a plan is available, you can order online or call 1-800-282-2886.  Your first shipment, which should arrive at your home in approximately seven to ten business days, contains all the genuine Eureka bags, belts and filters you cleaner needs for six months, based on average usage.  Our second shipment will arrive six months later, containing everything you need to keep your Eureka vacuum running at peak performance for another six months.

Genuine Eureka accessories are made t our exact specifications, with an emphasis on quality, performance and customer satisfaction.

The Direct Care Maintenance Pack program saves you time and money and ensures the long life and cleaning efficiency of your vacuum.  Subscribers save 20% on the retail price and 50% on delivery.  Plus, a more efficient vacuum cleaner helps keep your home cleaner.

The Direct Care Maintenance Pack Program is the most convenient way to have genuine Eureka bags, belts and filters delivered directly to your door.  All the supplies you need to keep your Eureka product running for a year will be shipped in two six-month increments, based on average consumer cleaning usage.

There are two was to order. 

1. You can identify our vacuum’s plan and place an order at our online store. 
2. Or, you can call a Customer Service Representative at 1-800-282-2886 to order by phone.  Our Service Representatives are available 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m, Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Central Standard Time, Saturday and Sunday.

Using inexpensive entryway rugs or porch mats is one way to minimize the amount of dirt, mud or snow tracked into the home, especially around the holidays.

Set aside a small portion of time each day to pick up one room.  This will keep ongoing household chores from becoming an overwhelming task.

1. Keep lint rollers and hand vacuums stored discreetly near your pet’s favorite hangouts for an easy and quick pick-up at any time.

Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures at least once a month with an extendable duster or use your vacuum’s wand and dusting brush attachment. 

Keep counters free of clutter and unnecessary items that provide additional areas for dust and allergens to hide.

Clean bathroom vanities and shower doors twice a week to eliminate soap scum build-up.

Vacuum the furnace vent once a month to remove dust and dirt build-up and improve efficiency.

Clean furniture and stairs regularly with vacuum attachments like the Eureka PET Power Paw™.  Its brushroll  and rubber teeth grabs pesky embedded dirt and pet hair.

Microwave your sponge several times a week to kill any germs or bacteria.

Wash walls once a year to remove dust and dirt build up.