Shark HV382 Pre-Motor Filter Replacement — DIY in 10 Minutes
Replacing the Shark HV382 pre-motor filter is a DIY job of about 10 minutes. Replace it Every 3 months under normal use. Full step-by-step below.
The HV382 foam and felt filters are reusable; rinse and reuse them until the foam degrades or the felt tears. On a stick vac this small, a clogged filter is the single most common cause of 'my Rocket lost suction', more often than a blockage in the wand.
Compatible Pre-Motor Filter for the Shark HV382
“OEM” is a genuine Shark part; the rest are tested aftermarket options.
| Part | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Dttery 3 Post + 3 Foam & Felt Filters Kit Replacement for Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Vacuum HV292, HV300, HV300W, HV301, HV302, HV303, HV305, HV308, HV310, UV450 Part XFFV300 | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| 2 Pack Filter Replacement for Shark Rocket Vacuum HV300 HV301 HV300W HV302 HV305 HV310 UV450 Foam & Felt Filter Kit | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| Lemige Vacuum Replacement Filters for Shark Rocket Vacuum HV345 HV343AMZ ZS350 ZS351 ZS352 HV320 HV321 HV322 HV324Q HV345 HV401, 4 Foam&Felt Filters + 4 Post-Filters, Part # XPMFK320&1084FTV320 | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| Vacuum Filters Replacement Set for Shark Rocket DuoClean HV380 HV380W HV381 HV382 HV384Q UV380 ZS360 ZS361C ZS362, 4 Foam & Felt Filters 4 Post-Filters, Compare to Part XPMFK320&XPSTFH380 | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| Dttery 3 Pack for Shark Rocket DuoClean HV380 HV380C HV380W HV381 HV381C HV382 HV382BRN HV383 HV384Q Filter Kit, 6 Pre-Filters (3 Foam+3 Felt) and 3 Post-Filters Replacement Part XFFH380 XPSTFH380 | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
| Filter Replacement for Shark Rocket DuoClean Vacuum Cleaner HV380 HV380C HV380W HV381 HV381C HV382 HV382BRN HV383 HV384Q UV380, Compared to Part XFFH380，4 Pack Foam & Felt and Post Filters | Aftermarket | Buy on Amazon |
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About the Shark HV382
The Shark Rocket HV382 is a lightweight corded stick vacuum. Its pre-motor filtration is a washable foam + felt filter set located under the dust cup — compact but exactly the kind of filter that clogs quickly on a small, high-suction stick.
Step-by-Step: Replacing the Shark HV382 Pre-Motor Filter
⚠ Common mistakes on the HV382
The classic HV382 mistake is chasing a suction problem through the wand and floor head while the real culprit is a grey, clogged foam/felt filter that was never washed. The second, as with all Shark filters, is refitting them damp.
✓ OEM vs aftermarket for the HV382
The Rocket foam/felt filters are inexpensive and widely available aftermarket; genuine Shark works too. Either way, having a dry spare set means you never have to run the vacuum with damp filters while the washed pair dries.
The Shark HV382 pre-motor filter should be replaced Every 3 months under normal use — sooner with pets or daily heavy use. Signs it's due: Reduced suction.
How we made this page: the steps are written for the Shark HV382 specifically; the compatible-part list comes from our own compatibility data for this model. We are not showing prices at the moment — check the current price on Amazon.