I thought my 4 year old V6 engine and electrics were outdated and on my deathbed but read that a new filter would make a world of difference so for only a few bucks I gave this new filter a try . Surprisingly they did the job! I have never changed my filter and never thought that this is the reason my vacuum keeps stopping. I found the filter to be more decorative than functional as it never looked dirty. However, after replacing them with these cheaper branded filters, my vacuum cleaner works like new. The sound is now more pleasant and efficient. No more stopping and resetting the filter, it runs smooth and sucks a lot better. We highly recommend replacing these new filters if your vacuum becomes sticky and sounds like it needs charging when fully charged. It's a filter!