The single most common mistake people make buying Riccar and Simplicity bags is grabbing Type B when their machine takes Type A. The two look similar on a shelf and fit entirely different machines. Type A is the one for Riccar 2000 and 4000 series uprights and the Simplicity 5000 and 6000 series - and it is what this six pack contains. If you own a Riccar Vibrance or a Simplicity Symmetry, this is your bag as well.
These are Envirocare micro filtration bags, manufacturer part RSR-1431, built with multi-layer filtration media rather than the single sheet of paper older bags used. Riccar and Simplicity uprights are sold largely on how clean they leave the air, and that reputation depends on the bag as much as the machine: an upright with a cheap single-ply bag will push fine dust straight through the exhaust no matter how good the motor and post-filter are. A six pack is the practical quantity for a household or small office, generally covering a year or more of normal use.
Use Cases
- Riccar 2000 and 4000 series uprights. The core fitment, including Vibrance series machines.
- Simplicity 5000 and 6000 series uprights. Simplicity and Riccar are built on shared platforms, which is why one bag covers both lines.
- Fuller Brush Type A uprights. Another machine built on the same bag standard.
- Allergy households. Homes where the reason for owning a sealed upright in the first place was air quality, and where a bargain bag defeats the purpose.
Type A Or Type B?
Type A fits Riccar 2000 and 4000 series and Simplicity 5000 and 6000 series. Type B fits Riccar 8000 series and Simplicity 7000 series. The type letter is usually printed on the old bag and on the inside of the bag door. If the bag you pull out is unmarked, check your machine's model number: a four-digit number starting with 2, 4, 5 or 6 points to Type A. When in doubt, send us the model number and we will confirm before you order.
Specifications
- Bag type: Type A
- Manufacturer part number: RSR-1431
- Quantity: 6 bags per package
- Filtration: 99.7 percent micro filtration, multi-layer media
- Fits: Riccar 2000, 4000 and Vibrance series; Simplicity 5000, 6000 and Symmetry; Fuller Type A uprights
- Manufacturer: Envirocare replacement bags
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need Type A or Type B?
Type A fits Riccar 2000 and 4000 series and Simplicity 5000 and 6000 series. Type B fits Riccar 8000 series and Simplicity 7000 series. The letter is normally printed on the old bag or inside the bag door.
How many bags are in this package?
Six bags per package.
Are these genuine Riccar bags?
No. They are Envirocare replacement bags, part RSR-1431, made to fit Riccar and Simplicity Type A machines using micro filtration media.
Will a Type A bag physically fit a Type B machine?
It should not, and forcing one is a bad idea. A bag that does not seat correctly on the collar lets unfiltered air and debris bypass the bag and reach the motor.
How often should I change the bag?
Change it when it is about two thirds full rather than waiting for it to be packed. A bag filled to capacity chokes airflow, which reduces pickup and makes the motor work harder than it needs to.
Discount Cleaning Products carries Riccar, Simplicity and Fuller bags and filters alongside commercial vacuums and janitorial supplies. Our US-based team can check your model number against the Type A and Type B lists so the right bag arrives the first time.
