Shark IW1611 filter
The Shark IW1611 takes the Shark Handvac Post Motor Filter (1493CH3611ANZ) (part 1493CH3611ANZ) as its filter; replace it every 12 months; Australian sellers list it from A$19.99 as of 1 August 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
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Shark IW1611
Stick vacuum · Detect Pro
Takes this filter
Handvac Post Motor Filter (1493CH3611ANZ)
1493CH3611ANZ
The right filter for IW1611
Shark Handvac Post Motor Filter (1493CH3611ANZ)
- Replace every 12 months
- Fits inside the fridge
- Fits 2 models
Shark's genuine 1493CH3611ANZ for the IW1611, IW3611: 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
- IW1611, IW3611
- Washable
- Yes - rinse yearly, dry 24 h
- Shark part
- 1493CH3611ANZ
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- 1493CH3611
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 IW1611
Shark vacuum cleaner, stick vacuum — Detect Pro. Its filter is the Handvac Post Motor Filter (1493CH3611ANZ), part 1493CH3611ANZ, changed every 12 months.
Also in this vacuum cleaner: Shark Handvac Pre Motor Filter (1492CH3611ANZ) (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 IW1611?
- The Shark IW1611 takes the Shark Handvac Post Motor Filter (1493CH3611ANZ) (part 1493CH3611ANZ). Compatible filters made to the same specification also fit.
- How often should I replace the filter in my Shark IW1611?
- 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 1493CH3611ANZ in Australia?
- We track 1 Australian seller for the 1493CH3611ANZ; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$19.99 at shark_au. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the 1493CH3611ANZ in a Shark IW1611?
- No tools, a few minutes: 4 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
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