The iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo takes the iRobot Filter 3-Pack (Roomba 205 DustCompactor) (part 4849957) as its filter; replace it every 3 months; Australian sellers list it from A$26.16 as of 26 October 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
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iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo
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Takes the 4849957 filter
Filter 3-Pack (Roomba 205 DustCompactor) · replace every 3 months · check the code printed on your old filter before ordering.
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Takes the 4849957
Filter · every 3 months · check the code on your old filter.
Other iRobot robot vacuums and their filters, brushes and mop cloths
The 4849957 fits the Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo only. These iRobot models take a different filter:
GenuineGenuine iRobot
$35.37
Amazon AU · 26 OctLowest genuine · Amazon AU · checked 26 Oct
CompatibleCompatible option
$26.16
Amazon AU · 26 OctAmazon AU · checked 26 Oct
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Other parts this robot vacuum takes
- iRobot Multi-Surface Rubber Brush (Roomba Plus 405/505 & 205)Open Amazon AU$36.01
The main brush. Separate from the filter. Replace every 6 months.
- iRobot Washable Mop Pads 3-Pack (Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo)Open Amazon AU$22.00 each · 2-pack $43.99
The mop cloth. Separate from the filter. Replace every 3 months.
- iRobot Edge-Sweeping Brush 3-Pack (Roomba Essential, 105, 205, Plus 405/505, Max 705 Vac)Open Amazon AU$6.74 each · 4-pack $26.97
The side brush. Separate from the filter. Replace every 3 months.
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How to change the filter in your iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo
Watch the guide or follow the steps.
- 1Press the DustCompactor bin release button and remove the bin.
- 2Open the bin door. Pinch the tab and grasp both ends of the filter to pull it out.
- 3Fit the new filter with the ridged grips facing out.
- 4Put the bin back in the robot.
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- 4849957
Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.
About your iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo
iRobot robot vacuum — Roomba 200 series. Its filter is the Filter 3-Pack (Roomba 205 DustCompactor), part 4849957, changed every 3 months.
Also in this robot vacuum: iRobot Multi-Surface Rubber Brush (Roomba Plus 405/505 & 205) (every 6 months), iRobot Washable Mop Pads 3-Pack (Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo) (every 3 months), iRobot Edge-Sweeping Brush 3-Pack (Roomba Essential, 105, 205, Plus 405/505, Max 705 Vac) (every 3 months).
Where the model number is: Turn the robot over: the model name and serial are on the label on the underside. The model name is also on the top lid of most robots.
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Common questions
- Which filter fits the iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo?
- The iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo takes the iRobot Filter 3-Pack (Roomba 205 DustCompactor) (part 4849957). Compatible filters made to the same specification also fit.
- How often should I replace the filter in my iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo?
- Every 3 months. It works less well as the filter fills up, so it's worth doing on time.
- Where can I buy the 4849957 in Australia?
- We track 1 Australian seller for the 4849957; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$26.16 at Amazon AU. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the 4849957 in an iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo?
- No tools, a few minutes: 4 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
- What happens if I don't change it?
- A clogged filter loses suction, worn brushes miss edges, and a stale mop cloth smears rather than cleans.
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