Whirlpool top load washer filter location no agitator

Q: Where is the filter located on a Whirlpool top load washer?

Your first step is to find the filters location. Usually, it will be on the bottom right of the washing machine, making access rather easy. Of course, your model may be different so you may need to consult the users manual or give your washer a quick look over to find it.

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Make sure your washing machine is operating at 100 percent with this little-known maintenance tip.
What is a Washing Machine Filter?
Where is the Filter on a Washing Machine?
How to Clean Your Washing Machine Filter
Popular Videos
Possible Solutions
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Where is the filter located on a Whirlpool top load washer?
Where is the lint trap on a Whirlpool top load washer without agitator?
Does my Whirlpool washing machine have a filter?

Make sure your washing machine is operating at 100 percent with this little-known maintenance tip.

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What is a Washing Machine Filter?
Where is the Filter on a Washing Machine?
How to Clean Your Washing Machine Filter
Popular Videos

What is a Washing Machine Filter?

Most people know about the lint trap on their dryer and make sure to regularly clean it out. But did you know that your washing machine has a similar filter that should also be cleaned just as often? Washing machine filters trap anything from lint to loose hairs and should be kept clean to keep your washing machine functioning properly.

Where is the Filter on a Washing Machine?

In order to clean your washing machine’s filter you first have to know where it is. The quickest way to locate the filter on your machine is by consulting its owner’s manual. If you no longer have access to the owner’s manual, here are a few places to look for the filter:

In the front of the unit behind a small hatch
At the end of the drainage hose.
Under the cover of your center agitator.
Along the top rim of the drum of your washing machine.

Still no luck? It’s possible your washing machine does not have a filter at all. Most newer, high-efficiency washers rely on a filter in the pump that self-cleans, meaning that there’s no need for maintenance on your end.

How to Clean Your Washing Machine Filter

A combination of detergent, dust, hair and lint can clog up a filter pretty quickly. A clogged filter limits the washing machine’s efficiency and can also lead to more lint deposits on clothes as well as poor drainage.

The quickest way to clean out your filter is to remove it from the unit and soak it in hot water, loosening any clog or trapped residue. If the filter cannot be removed, clean it out with brush. Some filters are disposable, so instead of cleaning them you can just throw them away and put a new one in place.

Running into a problem that requires more of a solution than just cleaning out the filter?

Possible Solutions

NOTE: Perform the following procedure occasionally.

Open the dispenser drawer by pulling on the handle at the base of the washer. This will reveal the drain pump filter. Remove the drawer by releasing the tab on each side. With your finger, push down on tab on right side of drawer, and up on tab on left side of drawer.

Place a broad, flat container beneath the drain pump filter to collect the drain water. Release the black hose from the hose clip, remove the plug, and drain the hose into the container. Empty the container. Repeat this procedure if necessary until all the water has drained. Make sure that the black hose is completely dry, replace the plug, and secure the hose in the clip. NOTE: If water does not drain well, push in hose slightly to remove any possible kinks.

. Lay a cotton cloth beneath the drain pump filter to absorb any water still in it. Then remove the drain pump filter by turning it counterclockwise.

Remove large clumps of lint by hand from the filter and place lint in a suitable waste container. Remove remaining residue from the filter by rinsing with water.

Reinsert the drain pump filter by turning it clockwise. Make sure to turn it in as far as it will go, with the filter handle remaining as close as possible to the vertical position.

Replace and close the dispenser drawer. Make sure to insert both rails simultaneously when replacing the drawer. You will hear a clicking sound that indicates the rails have engaged. To ensure proper placement of the drawer, pull out fully. The drawer should be fully engaged and the rails locked in place. Make sure the drain hose is secured in the hose clip and tucked underneath the cutout.

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Where is the filter located on a Whirlpool top load washer?

Your first step is to find the filter's location. Usually, it will be on the bottom right of the washing machine, making access rather easy. Of course, your model may be different so you may need to consult the user's manual or give your washer a quick look over to find it.

Where is the lint trap on a Whirlpool top load washer without agitator?

The lint trap is usually located at the bottom front side of the front load washing machine in most whirlpool models. Whereas, for a top-loader, you may find the lint trap at the bottom backside of the washer or below the agitator if the washer is extremely old.