Vax C87 / C88 cylinders filter
These fit
A Type 97 filter kit.
Every version in the "Also covers" list takes the same parts.
Filter kits
Finding the model number
It's worth a look at the rating plate first, because names get reused across generations. Vax puts the rating label on a white or silver sticker on the back of the machine or underneath it. The model number is a mix of letters and numbers such as U84-AL-Pe or UCA1GEV1, and the serial number is 21 digits long.
Source: Vax, 28 Oct 2026
When to change them
Washable filters go back in bone dry or not at all. A damp one smells, and on some machines it can let the motor pull moisture through.
Quick answers
Buying for a Vax C87 / C88 cylinders, which filter kits should I get?
Type 97, sold by Vax as the Vax Filter Kit (Type 97).