Cleaning a Washing Machine Drain Pump Filter

Did you know your washing machine has a drain pump filter that needs to be cleaned? The filter protects the drain pump by catching any large objects. I owned my Whirlpool Duet washer for a couple years before I even knew it had a filter. See the links below for the parts and tools I used:

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[Mikeattempts]

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[sherikacollins]

Had no idea we even had a filter until I got the error SE on my front loader. then like a fool I unscrewed the filter and water came pouring out almost flooding the laundry room. Thank you for this very clear, concise video.

[BillRutz-rp]

Great clear understandable directions. Found if I used a little vaseline on the rubber mounts install was easier. After cleaning I found myself 45 cents richer! Thanks for the well documented video.

Nice and clear, simple, & with no nonsense. Many thanks for taking the time to air this.

[bbpyb]

Your instructions are concise and clear. Thank you very much for your kind sharing of knowledge.

[mishylw]

Super helpful for a single girl fixing things on her own!

[susanjane]

Thank you for this video! I never knew about the filter! Happened at the right time because there was some water remaining under the tub seal where sovks go missing. I have just cleaned mine and running a load, hopefully it all drains and I don't need a new pump!

[patsdaughter]

I guess that’s what I’m doing tomorrow. Seems like the easiest step in fixing the nonstop f21 codes I’m getting.

[BigSpookyTV]

This video is great! Clear and concise. Love it. Thanks!

[DCassese]

What tool did you use to unscrew the panel? Can’t find a nut driver small enough for the screws

[desertxr]

What about top load washers, a lot front loads not much on top load

[Julie-gooc]

I have a top loading washer. Will it have a panel too?

[gerardorodriguez]

What happens when you tighten the screw and it still leaks? Its happen to me and I had to buy another filter because they don't sell the o ring or do you know where? Since we have to clean it every month like the o ring wears out and I have to tighten it more and more. Any advice?

[mertisallen]

I can’t turn the filter, I tried pliers, I’ve tried turning nothing works

[mlevija]

What is the part number for just the filter assembly?

[DarlaStout-qm]

I need a video on how to do this for an Electrolux

[paulg]

my filter wont unscrew all the way to remove it it allows the water to drain but wont come ou

[jonnyk]

Flooded the Utility Room… but it worked 🙌🙌🙌

[SweetQueenAdelaide]

I hate mine. The drain pump sets in a little further. Not high enough to get a sheet or funnel under. I have to unscrew it from the base & wiggle it carefully out & up from latched bottom and still can't quite get anything under it to not make a mess. Today I had a towel, funnel, and 3" 90 degree pvc piece & made much less mess than the last times. Dumb design. I only do it when the washing machine starts not draining completely.😅

[OscarTheScrapper]

We change washing machines and TVs every 20 years, how bad is the water in your county you have to change filters every other few months. Let me guess Flint Michigan...
Also we never throw out our old washing machine we just put the new one on top