does not include end cap
Unless you actually buy the hepa filter from a Kenmore dealer or Sears, these filters will not include an end cap, which is a requirement for the Sears Progressive Vacuum Cleaner. The generic filter will be open on both ends. I ordered these generic filters from another seller and found out the hard way.
I had to rip out the end cap from my existing Sears filter that came with the Progressive vacuum cleaner. It is not an easy task but it can be done. So far I've done it twice.
Sear's web site offer the filter for $20 as of 08/27/09. Same cost as listed from some sellers in Amazon. And Sears site says end caps included. Some other sellers here in Amazon or out, will sell a similar generic filter for around $13 with varying shipping cost and no end cap. Is it worth the fight to rip out the end cap from your existing filter? I don't think so unless you find a real inexpensive deal and very handy with cutting tools. I buy generic because I save a few bucks each...
Worked great!
I bought this to replace my Kenmore DCF-1 filter and it worked just like the filters from the manufacturer. I'm not sure what the previous review was referring to in reference to a "cap" because I removed the old filter (which was made by kenmore) and inserted the new filter without suction issues. Perhaps the other reviewer had a different model vacuum.
I found the filter a little tight to insert the first time, but this is true of the manufacturer's filters as well. They get easier to remove and replace with time.
Overall, I have no complaints about this product. It works just as well as the manufacturer's filters and is cheaper.
Just what I ordered
I was very pleased with the filter. It fit perfectly and worked great. Will be ordering again in the future.
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