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Vacuum Bags

Genuine vacuum bags for residential, commercial and central vacuums, sorted by brand so you can go straight to the bags made for your machine. Twin City Vacuum stocks Riccar, Lindhaus, Tornado, Powr-Flite, CleanMax, Miele, Nilfisk Advance, Sandia, Beam and Fein bags, and has been fitting bags to vacuums in Crystal, MN since 1956.

How to Choose the Right Vacuum Bags

A vacuum bag is not a generic sack. Each bag is cut to a specific collar, chamber size and filtration grade, and a bag that is slightly too large or seals poorly lets fine dust bypass straight into the motor. Start with the brand and model number on your machine's data plate, then open that brand's bag category:

Inside each brand category, every bag lists the models it fits in its Compatible Models section. If two bags look alike, go by that list rather than by the picture — collar shape and capacity differ between generations of the same brand.

When to change a vacuum bag

Replace the bag when it is about two-thirds to three-quarters full, not when it is packed solid. Airflow — and with it suction and the cooling air that protects the motor — falls off sharply in the last quarter of a bag's capacity. Fine dust such as drywall, plaster or carpet-cleaning powder clogs the bag pores before the bag looks full, so change it sooner on those jobs. Most households on a regular cleaning schedule change bags every two to three months; commercial machines running daily shifts change far more often.

Bags and filters work together

The bag is the first and largest filter in a bagged vacuum. Behind it sit a motor protection filter and, on many machines, an exhaust or HEPA filter. When you change bags regularly those filters last longer, but they still wear out. Shop vacuum filters by brand to replace them, or find other parts in vacuum parts by brand.

Not sure which bag your vacuum takes? Call Twin City Vacuum at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 — we have been matching filters and bags to machines since 1956. Manufacturer information for many of these brands, such as Riccar, is available on the manufacturer's site.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which vacuum bags fit my vacuum?

Find the brand and model number on your vacuum's data plate, open that brand's bag category on this page, and check the Compatible Models list on each bag. If your model is not listed, call 763-535-0770 and we will match it for you.

How often should I change my vacuum bag?

Change it when it is two-thirds to three-quarters full. A packed bag cuts suction and reduces the cooling air that protects the motor. Fine dust can clog a bag before it looks full, so change it sooner after dusty jobs.

Are generic vacuum bags as good as genuine bags?

A bag has to seal on your machine's collar and match its chamber. Poorly fitting bags can leak dust past the motor filter. We stock genuine bags for the brands listed here so the fit and filtration match what the manufacturer specified.

Do you carry bags for commercial and central vacuums?

Yes. This category includes bags for commercial uprights and backpacks from brands such as Tornado, Powr-Flite and CleanMax, and central vacuum bags from Beam.