If your Shark HV382 is showing signs of trouble — Reduced suction, musty odor — it's likely time for a hepa filter replacement. Manufacturers recommend replacing it Every 12 months, though heavy use can shorten that window significantly.

Below we've compared every available option: the original Shark part and the top-rated compatible alternatives, so you can make the right call for your budget and usage.

About the Shark HV382

The Shark Rocket HV382 is a lightweight corded stick. Beyond the washable foam/felt pre-filters, it has a final filter that captures the finest dust before the air exits. This page covers that final (HEPA-style) filter.

🔎 Shark HV382 hepa filter — what to know

The HV382 final filter is downstream of the foam/felt and is cleaned far less often. Replace it when it stays discoloured after rinsing or the material deforms — a spent final filter restricts airflow and lets fine dust escape.

✓ Buying Advice

Genuine Shark ensures the exact fit; aftermarket filters are cheaper and fine when the listing names the HV382 (and the HV300 Rocket family). Refresh the foam/felt at the same time for a full reset.

⚠ Common Mistakes

The HV382 mistake is cleaning only the foam/felt pre-filters and never the final filter, so suction slowly drops. The second is refitting any Shark filter damp — air-dry fully.

3 Replacement Options for the Shark HV382

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Lemige Vacuum Filters Replacement for Shark Rocket HV300, CS100, CS110, HV301, HV302, HV303, HV305, HV308, HV310, UV450, 12 Foam Filters + 12 Felt Filters + 12 Post-Filters, Compare to Part XFFV300
Compatible
Dttery 6 Pack Filters for Shark Rocket DeluxePro Zero-M Vacuum HV343AMZ, HV345, HV320, HV321, HV322, ZS350, ZS351, ZS352, Replacement Part XPMFK320 1084FTV320
Compatible 6-Pack
VEVA 6 Foam + 6 Felt Filters Kit Replacement for Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Vacuum HV292, HV300, HV300W, HV301, HV302, HV303, HV305, HV308, HV310, UV450 Part XFFV300
Compatible

🔍 Does Your Shark HV382 Need a New HEPA Filter?

Check any symptoms you're experiencing:

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I replace the Shark HV382 hepa filter?
Shark suggests replacing the HV382 hepa filter Every 12 months under normal use — sooner with pets or daily heavy use. Signs it's due: Reduced suction, musty odor. Replace the Rocket HV382 final filter when it won't rinse clean, separately from the foam/felt pre-filters you clean more often.
Can I just wash the HV382 hepa filter instead of replacing it?
Often, yes — many vacuum filters are washable. Rinse under cold water only (no detergent, no hot water), squeeze gently and air-dry fully — a full 24 hours for Dyson filters — before refitting. Replace it when it won't rinse back to clean, the foam crumbles, or the pleats/mesh are damaged; a washable filter still wears out eventually.
Do I have to buy the genuine Shark part, or will a compatible one work?
Yes — a compatible (aftermarket) hepa filter works well in the Shark HV382 as long as it's made for this exact model. Genuine Shark ensures the exact fit; aftermarket filters are cheaper and fine when the listing names the HV382 (and the HV300 Rocket family). Refresh the foam/felt at the same time for a full reset.
What's the most common mistake when replacing the HV382 hepa filter?
The HV382 mistake is cleaning only the foam/felt pre-filters and never the final filter, so suction slowly drops. The second is refitting any Shark filter damp — air-dry fully.
🔧 Replacing it yourself?

Read our step-by-step guide: How to replace the Shark HV382 hepa filter — takes about 5–10 minutes, no tools required.