How to Replace Dyson V11 HEPA Filter (Step-by-Step Guide)
Replacing the Dyson V11 hepa filter is a DIY job of about 10 minutes. Replace it Every 12 months under normal use. Full step-by-step below.
The V11 filter is one cylindrical washable unit that twists out of the top-rear. It's sealed HEPA-grade, capturing 99.97% of fine particles. Because it's washable, replace it only when rinsing no longer restores airflow or the mesh is damaged.
Compatible HEPA Filter for the Dyson V11
“OEM” is a genuine Dyson part; the rest are tested aftermarket options.
| Part | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Dyson V11 Outsize HEPA Replacement Filters - 2 Pack for V11 Outsize, Absolute+ | OEM | Buy on Amazon |
| Replacement Filters for Dyson DC65 DC66 DC41 UP13 UP20 Animal, Multi Floor and Ball Vacuums, Compare to Part 920769-01 and 920640-01 (2+2 Pack) | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| (3 PACK) V15 Replacement Filters for Dyson V15 Detect Complete, V15 Detect Absolute, V15 Submarine, V15 Animal, V11 Animal Filter, V11 SV14 Filter True HEPA Filters, Replace Part no. 970013-02 | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| 2 Pack HEPA Filter Replacement for Dyson V11 Outsize, V11 Outsize Origin, Outsize, Outsize Plus, Outsize+, Outsize Absolute+, Absolute Extra, SV16,SV29 Vacuum Cleaner,Compare to Part 970422-01 | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| 2 Pack Vacuum Filters Replacement for Dyson V11 Torque Drive V11 Animal V11 Complete V11 Extra V15 Detect V15s Detect Submarine Vacuums, Dyson Replacement Filters,Compare to Part 970013-02 | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
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About the Dyson V11
The Dyson V11 cordless stick uses a single whole-machine washable filter unit at the top-rear — a HEPA-grade sealed unit (part 970013-02), not a separate pre/post pair. This page covers replacing or washing that filter.
Step-by-Step: Replacing the Dyson V11 HEPA Filter
⚠ Common mistakes on the V11
The V11 mistake that damages motors is refitting the filter before it's fully dry — Dyson specifies at least 24 hours of air-drying, never a hairdryer. The second is cross-threading the twist-lock on refit.
✓ OEM vs aftermarket for the V11
Genuine Dyson V11 filters (970013-02) guarantee the seal that keeps the machine truly HEPA; aftermarket filters are cheaper and acceptable when the listing names the V11, but a poor seal defeats a sealed-HEPA machine.
The Dyson V11 hepa filter should be replaced Every 12 months under normal use — sooner with pets or daily heavy use. Signs it's due: Reduced suction, musty odor.
How we made this page: the steps are written for the Dyson V11 specifically; the compatible-part list comes from our own compatibility data for this model. We are not showing prices at the moment — check the current price on Amazon.