Quick answer

Replacing the Shark HV382 pre-motor filter is a DIY job of about 10 minutes. Compatible pre-motor filters currently start at $8.49. 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

Prices pulled from Amazon and verified September 2026. “OEM” is a genuine Shark part; the rest are tested aftermarket options.

PartTypePriceRating
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 $12.99 4.75★ (14,710) 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 $8.49 4.75★ (3,813) 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 $9.99 4.75★ (2,498) 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 $12.99
$4.33/ea
4.75★ (1,708) 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 $12.59
$3.15/ea
4.75★ (233) Buy on Amazon
HV380 Filters for Shark Rocket DuoClean Vacuum HV380 HV380C HV380W HV381 HV381C HV382 HV384Q UV380 ZS360 ZS360C ZS361C ZS362, 4 Foam & Felt Filters 4 Post-Filters Replace Part # XPMFK320 & XPSTFH380 Aftermarket $9.99 4.65★ (142) 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

1
Power off and unplug
Switch the HV382 off and unplug it before opening the dust cup.
2
Release the dust cup
Remove the dust cup to reach the foam and felt pre-motor filters behind it.
3
Take out both filters
Pull out the foam and the felt filter together — clear any caked dust from the housing.
4
Insert new (or dry, washed) filters
Refit the filters in the same order. If reusing, confirm they are bone dry first.
5
Reassemble and test
Refit the dust cup, plug in and confirm suction is restored.

⚠ 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.

🔁 How often to replace

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 is pulled from our parts database and price-checked against Amazon. Last verified September 2026.