Shark IP3251 filter
The Shark IP3251 takes the Shark Standalone Post-Motor Filters (XSKPOM3251ANZ) (part XSKPOM3251ANZ) as its filter; replace it every 12 months; Australian sellers list it from A$49.99 as of 1 August 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
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Shark IP3251
Stick vacuum · PowerDetect
Takes this filter
Standalone Post-Motor Filters (XSKPOM3251ANZ)
XSKPOM3251ANZ
The right filter for IP3251
Shark Standalone Post-Motor Filters (XSKPOM3251ANZ)
- Replace every 12 months
- Fits inside the fridge
- Fits 2 models
Shark's genuine XSKPOM3251ANZ for the IP1251, IP3251: 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
- IP1251, IP3251
- Washable
- Yes - rinse yearly, dry 24 h
- Shark part
- XSKPOM3251ANZ
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- XSKPOM3251
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.
- 1Switch the vacuum off and take it off the charger.
- 2Pop the post-motor filter cover off the motor housing behind the dust cup.
- 3Pull the old filter out, push the new one in the same way round and clip the cover back on.
- 4Rinse the post-motor filter yearly and let it dry 24 hours before refitting.
About your Shark IP3251
Shark vacuum cleaner, stick vacuum — PowerDetect. Its filter is the Standalone Post-Motor Filters (XSKPOM3251ANZ), part XSKPOM3251ANZ, changed every 12 months.
Also in this vacuum cleaner: Shark Standalone Pre-Motor Filters (XSKPMF3251ANZ) (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 IP3251?
- The Shark IP3251 takes the Shark Standalone Post-Motor Filters (XSKPOM3251ANZ) (part XSKPOM3251ANZ). Compatible filters made to the same specification also fit.
- How often should I replace the filter in my Shark IP3251?
- 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 XSKPOM3251ANZ in Australia?
- We track 1 Australian seller for the XSKPOM3251ANZ; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$49.99 at shark_au. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the XSKPOM3251ANZ in a Shark IP3251?
- No tools, a few minutes: 4 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
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