The Electrolux Intensity is out of production, which makes finding the right bag the main obstacle to keeping one running. This set solves both halves of the maintenance problem at once: six replacement bags for the Intensity EL5020 upright plus one pre-motor filter, so the filter that most owners forget about gets changed on a sensible cycle.
Fitment
These replace the Electrolux OEM bags sold as EL206 and EL206A for the Intensity EL5020 and EL5020A upright. Several suppliers also list them for Eureka Maxima canisters. Bag dimensions run approximately 9-1/2 by 4-3/4 inches with a collar opening near 1-7/8 inches. If you are fitting a Maxima or any model outside the EL5020 family, check your collar dimension first or send us the model number and we will confirm.
Built for
- Keeping a discontinued machine going. The Intensity is mechanically sound long after OEM bag supply thins out. This is the part that keeps it useful.
- Allergy households. Bag and pre-motor filter changed together is the combination that actually controls what comes out the exhaust.
- Homes with sand and fine grit. Buyers consistently report these hold fine material better than lighter generic bags.
- Repair shops. A cross-reference bag worth stocking, because the customers who own an Intensity have nowhere convenient to buy one.
Why the filter is included
The pre-motor filter is the maintenance step almost everybody skips. It is out of sight, it does not have an indicator, and nothing obviously breaks when it clogs - the vacuum just quietly loses suction and the motor works harder for the same result. Packaging one filter with six bags sets the cadence for you: change the filter when you open your last bag.
What to expect from an aftermarket bag
These are EnviroCare aftermarket bags rather than Electrolux OEM. In practice that is what makes them available and affordable for a discontinued machine. The construction is a micro-filtration liner intended to hold fine dust and allergens; the specific filtration percentage quoted by suppliers is a manufacturer claim rather than independently tested data, so treat it as a guide to intent rather than a certification.
Specifications
- Contents: 6 vacuum bags plus 1 pre-motor filter
- Part number: 030-225
- Replaces: Electrolux EL206, EL206A
- Stated fitment: Electrolux Intensity EL5020, EL5020A upright
- Approximate bag size: 9-1/2 by 4-3/4 inches, collar opening near 1-7/8 inches
- Brand: EnviroCare aftermarket
Frequently asked questions
What bag number does the Electrolux Intensity EL5020 take?
EL206 or EL206A. This set is the aftermarket replacement for those numbers.
Are these genuine Electrolux bags?
No. They are EnviroCare aftermarket bags made to fit the Intensity EL5020, which is why they remain available for a discontinued machine.
Is the included filter the pre-motor filter?
Yes. One pre-motor filter is included with every six bags, which sets a practical change interval of roughly once per pack.
Will these fit a Eureka Maxima canister?
Several suppliers list Maxima fitment. Because collar dimensions vary, check your collar opening against the approximately 1-7/8 inch figure, or send us the model number and we will confirm.
How often should I change the filter?
The pack ratio of one filter to six bags is the intended cadence, so change the filter about every sixth bag change or when you open the last bag in the pack.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer for the vacuum and floor care brands we carry, with US-based support from people who work on this equipment every day. If you are not certain this part matches your machine, send us your model number and serial plate details and we will confirm the fit before you order.
