The Shark CZ500 takes the Shark CZ250 CZ500 HEPA Filter (XHFCZ250ANZ) as its filter; replace it every 12 months; Australian sellers list it from A$39.99 as of 21 October 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
Your vacuum cleaner
Shark CZ500
Barrel vacuum
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Takes the XHFCZ250ANZ filter
CZ250 CZ500 HEPA Filter (XHFCZ250ANZ) · replace every 12 months · check the code printed on your old filter before ordering.
Your vacuum cleaner
Barrel vacuum
Confirmed against Shark's listConfirmed against Shark Australia's compatibility list
Takes the XHFCZ250ANZ
Filter · every 12 months · check the code on your old filter.
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This vacuum cleaner also takes a pre-filter
- Shark Foam Filter (XFFCZ250ANZ)Open Shark Au$49.99
Separate from the filter. Replace every 12 months.
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How long it lasts
Usually every 12 months.
After replacing: 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.
Not due yet?
Get a nudge when your filter is due — it's every 12 months. One email two weeks before, no newsletter. Manage or stop it anytime.
How to change the filter in your Shark CZ500
Watch the guide or 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.
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- XHFCZ250
- Retail name:
- XHFCZ250ANZ
Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.
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).
Where the model number is: 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.
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.
- What happens if I don't change it?
- Suction drops and the vacuum may cut out on a blocked filter, and a full bag loses suction well before it looks full.
- How do I reset the reminder?
- 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.
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