Quick answer

Replacing the Dyson V15 Detect Absolute hepa filter is a DIY job of about 10 minutes. Compatible hepa filters currently start at $16.61 (genuine Dyson OEM from $22.99). Replace it Every 12 months under normal use. Full step-by-step below.

The V15 filter is one cylindrical washable unit that twists out of the top-rear of the vacuum. It's sealed HEPA-grade, capturing fine dust the machine's sensor is counting. Because it's washable, replace it only when rinsing no longer restores airflow or the mesh is damaged.

Compatible HEPA Filter for the Dyson V15 Detect Absolute

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

PartTypePriceRating
Dyson V15 Filter, 2-Pack Premium True HEPA Replacement Filters Compatible with Dyson V15, V15 Absolute/Submarine, V11 Animal, V11 Completed/Absolute, V11 Filter with Trigger Clamp, Part no. 970013-02 OEM $22.99
$11.50/ea
4.75★ (111) Check price →
Lemige 3 Pack Vacuum Filters Replacement Parts Compatible with Dyson V11 Origin V11 Torque Drive V11 Animal V11 Complete V11 Extra V15 Detect V15s Detect Submarine Vacuums, Compare to Part 970013-02 Aftermarket $16.61
$5.54/ea
4.65★ (6,052) Check price →
Leadaybetter Filter Replacement for Dyson V11 Animal Extra Torque Drive Complete, V15 V15s Detect Submarine, SV14 SV15 SV17 SV22 SV28 Vacuum, Compare to Part 970013-02, 3 Packs Aftermarket $17.02
$5.67/ea
4.55★ (3,638) Check price →
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 $19.99
$10.00/ea
4.9★ (33) Check price →

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About the Dyson V15 Detect Absolute

The Dyson V15 Detect Absolute is a flagship cordless stick with a laser dust-detection head and an LCD particle count. Like other V-series machines it uses a single whole-machine filter unit at the top-rear of the body — a washable HEPA-grade filter, not a separate pre/post pair.

Step-by-Step: Replacing the Dyson V15 Detect Absolute HEPA Filter

1
Power off
Switch the V15 off; there's no need to remove the battery for the filter, but set the machine down safely.
2
Twist out the filter
Grip the cylindrical filter at the top-rear of the body and twist it anticlockwise to release, then lift it off.
3
Fit the new filter
Line up the new filter and twist clockwise until it locks — snug, not forced.
4
If washing the old one, dry it fully
Rinsing to reuse? Cold water only, squeeze gently, and air-dry a full 24 hours before it goes back in.
5
Test
Power on and run briefly to confirm normal suction and a clear filter reading.

⚠ Common mistakes on the V15 Detect Absolute

The V15 mistake that damages motors is refitting the filter before it's fully dry — Dyson specifies at least 24 hours of air-drying, and never a hairdryer. The second is over-tightening or cross-threading the twist-lock on the way back in.

✓ OEM vs aftermarket for the V15 Detect Absolute

Genuine Dyson V15 filters guarantee the seal that keeps the machine truly HEPA; aftermarket filters are cheaper and acceptable if the listing explicitly names the V15 Detect, but a poor seal undermines the whole point of a sealed-HEPA machine.

🔁 How often to replace

The Dyson V15 Detect Absolute 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 V15 Detect Absolute specifically; the compatible-part list is pulled from our parts database and price-checked against Amazon. Last verified July 2026.