Motors, Filters, and Maintenance for Filtex Central Vac
All Products for Filtex
Only hear a "click" when trying to start the system? Does it shut off and start back up in a few minutes? These are common signs of a dead motor which only leaves two options. Replace the motor or the replace unit. If you liked the amount of suction it originally had, then replace the motor. If you'd like stronger suction or if you'd like a cleaner disposal system consider a different unit or alternative brand.

How is a central vacuum maintained? Generally, the only thing required is emptying the main unit. Beyond that there are some upkeep and preventative options given below.
Replacement Chart for Filtex Vacuum Motors, Filtration, & More
PLEASE NOTE: if your original gasket is not a thin foam
pad then REUSE your original gasket no matter what.
Model # Replacement Motor Paper Bag fits in Cloth Bag
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NOTE: The older Filtex Blue Units, for the most part, didn't have mini-breakers but had fuses in the motor compartment. Please check the fuse(s). If the fuse is good, the motor is bad.
VSI Filtex
SB200L
SB300L
SB300LR
S300L
S300LR
110-120 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
115334
 SB-200-Series,
SB-300-Series:
Bag #722

S-300-L: Paper Bag #722L
VSI Filtex
B300L
S 300 LB
B300BL
110-120 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
116336 (replaces 115757, 115407)		 B-300L, S-300-LB: Paper Bag #722
Filtex
S300
110-120 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
116336 (replaces 115757, 115407)
VSI Filtex
TS300
TS300L
TS300LR
TSP300
TSP300L
TSP300LR
110-120 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
(motors are inside square base/round top)
116336 (replaces 115757, 115407)		 TS-300-L, TSP-300, TSP-300-L, TSP-300-LR: Paper Bag #722L
VSI Filtex
TS300
TS300L
TS300LR
TSP300
TSP300A
TSP300L
TSP300LR
220-240 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
(motors are inside square base/round top)
116110 (S348A motor)
TS-300L MODIFICATION		 TS-300-L, TS-300-LR, TSP-300, TSP-300-L, TSP-300-LR: Paper Bag #722L (S-310 filter)
VSI Filtex
TC600L
110-120 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
(motors are inside round top & bottom holders)
115330
 TC-600-L :
Paper Bag #722L
VSI Filtex
TC600L
220-240 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
115519
(motors are inside round top & bottom holders)		 TC-600-L :
Paper Bag #722L
Filtex
NSB200,
FX100A
110-120 volt
Price / Details /
Instructions
116472
 NSB-200 :
Paper Bag #722
Filtex
NTS300
NTS300A
275-A
110-120 volt		 116336 MotorPrice / Details /
Instructions
(motors are inside square base/round top)
116336
 NTS-300, NTS-300-A :
Paper Bag #722L
Filtex
FX400
110-120 volt		 Not available from MD Vac FX-400 :
Paper Bag #722L
Filtex
FX500A, FX500, 110-120 volt		 116336 MotorPrice / Details /
Instructions
 116336

and
 FX-500 , FX-500A:
Paper Bag #722L

Price / Details /
Instructions
119412
Filtex
TM 285 L
110-120 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
(Takes 3 motors BUT use only 2 of these more powerful ones to prevent overload. Cover the hole of the third motor with a piece of metal and some screws.)
TM-285-L
Paper Bag #722L
Filtex
NTM285, A
220-240 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
(takes 3 motors)
11110 (replaces 116125)		 NTM-285
Paper Bag #722L
Filtex
NTC600
NTC600A
FX775 (blk)
220-240 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
(motors are inside round top & bottom holders)
115519 (replaces 115963)		 NTC-600, NTC-600-A, FX-775 :
Paper Bag #722L
Filtex
NTSP700
TSP700L
FX675
FX675A
All Models
110-120 volt
(two possible motors, difference is the center of the motor, compare to yours)		 116336 MotorPrice / Details /
Instructions
(takes 2 motors)
116336

OR BELOW MOTOR

 NTSP-700, FX-675 :
Paper Bag #722L
Price / Details /
Instructions
(takes 2 motors)
119412
Filtex
FX725
220-240 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
(takes 3 motors)
116110
 FX-725 :
Paper Bag #722L
Filtex
FX900
220-240 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
(takes 2 motors)
117123
 FX-900 :
Paper Bag #722L
M&S Filtex
FX2000
ZX5800
110-120 volt
Price / Details /
Instructions
116472
 FX-2000, ZX-5800 :
Paper Bag #722L
M&S Filtex
FX800
FX3000
ZX6000
110-120 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
116765
(replaces 116565)
FX-3000, ZX-6000:
Paper Bag #722L
M&S Filtex
FX4000
ZX7000
110-120 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
117500
 FX-4000, ZX-7000:
Paper Bag #722L
M&S Filtex
FX5000
ZX8000
220-240 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
117502
 FX-5000, ZX-8000:
Paper Bag #722L
FX5800
110-120 volt
Price / Details /
Instructions
116472

M and S FX- 58 00
Bag #722L
FX6000
110-120 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
116765
(replaces 116565)		 M & S FX- 6 000
Bag #722L
FX7000
110-120 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
117500
 M and S FX- 7 000
Bag #722L
FX8000
110-120 volt		 Price / Details /
Instructions
117500

M and S FX- 8 000
Bag #722L
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Basic Maintenance for Filtex Vacuum

Filtration Maintenance
Much like a regular portable vacuum, the basic maintenance of a Filtex Central Vacuum System is changing the bag in the main unit. To do this, remove the top of the unit, remove the then lift the paper bag out and set it in the trash can. Put a new paper filter into the support filter. Below the support filter is a screen or filter that keeps large debris out of the motors if there was an accident with the main filter. Be sure this trap filter is basically clean.

Motor and Vacuum Maintenance
There is nothing to lube or oil in or on the central vacuum system, including the Filtex motor, Filtex vacuum motor unit, or Filtex vacuum cleaner. For the indoor vacuum brush, the fibers that get wrapped around the brush roll of the vacuum cleaner head should be cut out and removed on a regular basis.

Pipe and Hose Maintenance
We recommend cleaning out the hose and piping system at least once per year. The best way to do that is with Tornado Central Vacuum Maintenance Cloths. They do a couple of things. First, they push through the pipes, bringing along stalled out debris. Second, they deodorize the hose, pipes, and unit. Some amazing results can come from this product. The vacuum hose will last longer if it is stored on a hanger, always being detached from the vacuum after each use. See if any of these Storage Items can help your situation (scroll to the bottom of the Accessory Page).

Email Reminders to Empty Vacuum
Sign up for the Free Quarterly Email Reminders to dispose of your central vacuum debris. Let the trash build up can reduce suction, making the unit run hotter and clean less efficiently.

Replacement Motors and Parts for Filtex Vacuums

Troubleshooting
Self diagnose your system using this Interactive Troubleshooting Guide and Solutions.

Motor Replacement
Contact a local dealer for service, or consider doing it yourself. Motors on the Filtex vacuum have a few fasteners and wires that need to be unattached, the reattached on the new motor. It should take less than one hour. First, turn off the circuit breaker or unplug the central vacuum unit. Then, access the motor by releasing the outer housing. Use the chart to find the right replacement motor for your Filtex motor model. A motor may have many numbers on it but typically the real motor number starts with 11. Here are detailed Filtex Motor Replacement Instructions.

Circuit Board, Relay, Transformer, MiniBreaker
Separate transformers, relays, and minibreakers are not available here for Filtex. However, when a circuit board is installed, the most common board replacement for Filtex vacuums is the Vacuum Motor Circuit Board for Single Motor Units 110 Volt. The board is strong, yet generic and may need to be retrofitted. There are other Generic Circuit Boards here for units with different voltage and two motors. These robust generic boards are made by the leading industry supplier. An electrician will be able to replace the circuit board, or replace the relay, transformer, and minibreakers with a circuit board quite easily. Print and use the large photograph of the board as the wiring guide.

Motor Carbon Brush
The Filtex motor has two carbon brushes that wear down and can be replaced before they damage the motor. However, the Filtex motor may go bad for other reasons while the carbon brushes remain fine. Filtex motor brushes can be checked every few years and replaced if the 3/4-inch-long solid carbon is worn down. Definitely replace if one or both are down to 3/16 inch. Type the motor replacement number (not model number) in the search box and the motor brushes will come up along with instructions.
 
Note: Filtex Vacuum is a registered trademark of Filtex, not M.D. Manufacturing, Inc. Products sold by M.D. Manufacturing, Inc. are not from Filtex Vacuum but are designed to complement a Filtex Central Vacuum. Therefore, parts and products carry warranties from MD Manufacturing and not Filtex Vacuum and thus may alter the warranty provided by Filtex Vacuum.
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