Dyson PencilVac filter
The Dyson PencilVac takes the Dyson PencilVac Filter (974281-01) (part 974281-01) as its filter; replace it every 12 months; Australian sellers list it from A$35.00 as of 1 August 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
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Dyson PencilVac
Stick vacuum · PencilVac
Takes this filter
PencilVac Filter (974281-01)
974281-01
The right filter for PencilVac
Dyson PencilVac Filter (974281-01)
- Replace every 12 months
- Fits inside the fridge
- Fits 1 model
The washable filter for the PencilVac Fluffycones (part 974281-01).
- Washable
- Yes — monthly
- Dyson part
- 974281-01
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- 974281
Where to buy
Every seller we track for this part, cheapest first. Genuine is the manufacturer's own part; compatible is a third-party filter made to fit. Prices are re-checked daily where the seller publishes them. Last checked 1 August 2026.
How long it lasts
Replace every 12 months.
After fitting: Dyson: wash in cold water only, no detergent, squeeze out and leave to dry for at least 24 hours before refitting; a damp filter can damage the motor.
Flow slows and taste drops off as the filter fills up. Changing on time is the whole point of the filter.
Not due yet?
This filter is due every 12 months. We'll email you when it's time — free, no spam.
Fitting it
A few minutes, no tools. Watch it done, then follow the steps.
- 1Switch the machine off and take it off the charger.
- 2Twist the filter unit at the back of the machine anti-clockwise and pull it off.
- 3Push the new filter on and twist clockwise until it clicks and the marks line up.
- 4Wash the filter monthly in cold water, no detergent, and let it dry 24 hours before refitting.
About your Dyson PencilVac
Dyson vacuum cleaner, stick vacuum — PencilVac. Its filter is the PencilVac Filter (974281-01), part 974281-01, changed every 12 months.
Checking the model number: Look at the label on the main body behind the bin, or inside the bin cavity: the type number starts with SV (SV15, SV22). The machine name (V11, V15 Detect) is also printed on the body.
Fits these models
Dyson1 model
Common questions
- Which filter fits the Dyson PencilVac?
- The Dyson PencilVac takes the Dyson PencilVac Filter (974281-01) (part 974281-01). Compatible filters made to the same specification also fit.
- How often should I replace the filter in my Dyson PencilVac?
- Every 12 months. Flow slows and performance drops off as the filter fills up, so it's worth doing on time.
- Where can I buy the 974281-01 in Australia?
- We track 1 Australian seller for the 974281-01; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$35.00 at dyson_au. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the 974281-01 in a Dyson PencilVac?
- No tools, a few minutes: 4 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
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