Shark CZ500 filter
The Shark CZ500 takes the Shark CZ250 CZ500 HEPA Filter (XHFCZ250ANZ) (part XHFCZ250ANZ) as its filter; replace it every 12 months; Australian sellers list it from A$39.99 as of 1 August 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
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Shark CZ500
Barrel vacuum · Bagless Barrel
Takes this filter
CZ250 CZ500 HEPA Filter (XHFCZ250ANZ)
XHFCZ250ANZ
The right filter for CZ500
Shark CZ250 CZ500 HEPA Filter (XHFCZ250ANZ)
- Replace every 12 months
- Fits inside the fridge
- Fits 2 models
Shark's genuine XHFCZ250ANZ for the CZ250, CZ500: the post-motor filter behind the cover on the main body, the last stage before the exhaust. Shark's part page lists the fit; both filter stages are washable and the part is for when they no longer come clean or are damaged.
- Fits
- CZ250, CZ500
- Washable
- Yes - rinse yearly, dry 24 h
- Shark part
- XHFCZ250ANZ
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- XHFCZ250
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: Shark: rinse filters in water only (no soap), squeeze out and air-dry for at least 24 hours before refitting; a damp filter can damage the motor. No reset.
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.
- 1Unplug the vacuum.
- 2Unclip the grille on the back of the barrel and lift it off.
- 3Pull the old HEPA filter out, push the new one in and refit the grille until it clicks.
- 4Rinse the HEPA filter yearly and let it dry 24 hours before refitting.
About your Shark CZ500
Shark vacuum cleaner, barrel vacuum — Bagless Barrel. Its filter is the CZ250 CZ500 HEPA Filter (XHFCZ250ANZ), part XHFCZ250ANZ, changed every 12 months.
Also in this vacuum cleaner: Shark Foam Filter (XFFCZ250ANZ) (every 12 months). Worth replacing together — one job, not two.
Checking the model number: The rating label is on the underside or the back of the main body; the bag or filter type is usually printed on the old part.
Fits these models
Common questions
- Which filter fits the Shark CZ500?
- The Shark CZ500 takes the Shark CZ250 CZ500 HEPA Filter (XHFCZ250ANZ) (part XHFCZ250ANZ). Compatible filters made to the same specification also fit.
- How often should I replace the filter in my Shark CZ500?
- 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 XHFCZ250ANZ in Australia?
- We track 1 Australian seller for the XHFCZ250ANZ; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$39.99 at shark_au. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the XHFCZ250ANZ in a Shark CZ500?
- No tools, a few minutes: 4 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
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