Vacuum cleaner filter · Dyson
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Filter (971517-01)
- Replace every 12 months
- Fits inside the fridge
- Fits 1 model
The washable filter for the V12 Detect Slim (part 971517-01). HEPA versions of the V12 take the HEPA filter 972126-02 instead.
- Washable
- Yes — monthly
- Dyson part
- 971517-01
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- 971517
Where to buy
Every seller we track for this part, cheapest first. Genuine is the manufacturer's own part; compatible is a third-party filter made to fit. Prices are re-checked daily where the seller publishes them. Last checked 1 August 2026.
How long it lasts
Replace every 12 months.
After fitting: Dyson: wash in cold water only, no detergent, squeeze out and leave to dry for at least 24 hours before refitting; a damp filter can damage the motor.
Flow slows and taste drops off as the filter fills up. Changing on time is the whole point of the filter.
Not due yet?
This filter is due every 12 months. We'll email you when it's time — free, no spam.
Fitting it
A few minutes, no tools. Watch it done, then follow the steps.
- 1Switch the machine off and take it off the charger.
- 2Twist the filter unit at the back of the machine anti-clockwise and pull it off.
- 3Push the new filter on and twist clockwise until it clicks and the marks line up.
- 4Wash the filter monthly in cold water, no detergent, and let it dry 24 hours before refitting.
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Fits these models
Dyson1 model
Common questions
- Which filter fits the Dyson 971517-01?
- The Dyson 971517-01 takes the Dyson V12 Detect Slim Filter (971517-01) (part 971517-01). Compatible filters made to the same specification also fit.
- How often should I replace the filter in my Dyson 971517-01?
- Every 12 months. Flow slows and performance drops off as the filter fills up, so it's worth doing on time.
- Where can I buy the 971517-01 in Australia?
- We track 1 Australian seller for the 971517-01; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$35.00 at dyson_au. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the 971517-01 in a Dyson 971517-01?
- No tools, a few minutes: 4 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
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