Quick answer

Replacing the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser 2087 pre-motor filter is a DIY job of about 10 minutes. Compatible pre-motor filters currently start at $13.99. Replace it Every 3 months under normal use. Full step-by-step below.

The 2087 pre-motor filter is a washable foam unit by the dirt tank. Replace it when it tears or won't rinse clean; with heavy pet hair, check it often, as a clogged pre-filter is the usual cause of lost suction.

Compatible Pre-Motor Filter for the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser 2087

Prices pulled from Amazon and verified September 2026. “OEM” is a genuine Bissell part; the rest are tested aftermarket options.

PartTypePriceRating
BISSELL Febreze Style 1214 Cleanview & PowerGlide Pet Replacement Filter - 12141 OEM $13.99 4.75★ (17,923) Buy on Amazon
4 Pack 2284w Vacuum Replacement Filter for Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Filter Hand Vacuum 2284W 2390 2389 2390A, Compare to Parts # 1614212 1614203 1614204, 4 Mesh Filters and 4 Foam Filters Aftermarket $16.99
$4.25/ea
4.75★ (2,584) Buy on Amazon
2998 Filter Replacement Kit Compatible with Bissell 2998 Multiclean Lift-Off Pet Vacuum, Fit for Bissell 2998 2999 2849 3000 3057 28492 31259 3399 2852 31269 3125W Vacuum, Part 1625641 (3+6 Pack) Aftermarket $16.98
$2.83/ea
4.85★ (216) Buy on Amazon

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About the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser 2087

The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser 2087 is a corded bagless upright built for pet homes. Its washable pre-motor filter is the primary filter to keep clean, and it loads faster than on a non-pet model.

Step-by-Step: Replacing the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser 2087 Pre-Motor Filter

1
Power off and unplug
Switch off and unplug the 2087 before removing the dirt tank.
2
Remove the dirt tank
Lift out the tank to reach the pre-motor foam filter.
3
Take out the filter
Remove the foam filter and clear caked pet hair from the housing.
4
Fit new (or washed, dry) filter
Seat the filter back; if reusing, confirm it's dry.
5
Reassemble and test
Refit the tank, plug in and confirm suction.

⚠ Common mistakes on the Pet Hair Eraser 2087

The Pet Hair Eraser mistake is leaving the filter too long between washes in a shedding household. The second is refitting it damp — air-dry fully, cold water only.

✓ OEM vs aftermarket for the Pet Hair Eraser 2087

Pet Hair Eraser 2087 filters are cheap aftermarket and functionally identical to Bissell's — confirm the listing names the 2087. A spare set is worth it in a pet home so you never run damp filters.

🔁 How often to replace

The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser 2087 pre-motor filter should be replaced Every 3 months under normal use — sooner with pets or daily heavy use. Signs it's due: Reduced suction.

How we made this page: the steps are written for the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser 2087 specifically; the compatible-part list is pulled from our parts database and price-checked against Amazon. Last verified September 2026.