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QuestionWhere is my filter on a top-loading washing machine?wikiHow Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerwikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerThe filter on most top-loading machines is located under the agitator, or the component in the middle of your machine's drum. If your washing machine is a newer model, it might not have a filter at all. -
QuestionCan a top-loading washing machine dump lint from the filter into the drum?wikiHow Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerwikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYes, usually if your washing machine's filter is clogged. This often causes excess lint to remain in the drum. You might notice that your clothes are covered with lint when you take them out of the washer. -
QuestionI have an LG dryer and my clothes come out with little "pills" on them. I either have to shave the clothes or throw them out. What causes this?wikiHow Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerwikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerMost pilling is just the result of regular wear and tear. As you wash, dry, and wear your clothes, the fabric tends to loosen, break, and roll into little balls. To help prevent pilling, wash clothes of similar fabrics together and hang them up to dry. -
QuestionIf the pump filter is a source of debris and scum, why does GE advise checking and cleaning it out only once every 3 to 4 months?wikiHow Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerwikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerIt takes time for lint and debris to build up in your machine's filter, which is why it's recommended to check it every couple of months. Of course, it's never a bad idea to check and clean it more often. -
QuestionWhat happens if you don't have the filter in correctly?JustinCommunity AnswerIt could leak water. Try to put the filter in again until you get a secure fit.
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QuestionThere doesn't seem to be a square or anything over filter. Should I be looking for something else?JustinCommunity AnswerIf your front loading unit indicates that you have a filter in your user guide, but you cannot find it, this means it is behind the bottom panel. It can take some work getting to, and a set of tools. If you aren't comfortable with lifting the machine, or don't have the tools, have an appliance technician come and service your washer.
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