Does my GE washing machine have a lint trap?

New and Improved GE Washer Filters

From 1995 to 2000, GE top-loading washers used crescent-shaped, plastic, fine-mesh lint filters located at the bottom of the wash baskets. They can be found beneath the agitators.

How do I clean the lint from my GE washer?

Here’s how to empty the lint trap in a washing machine:
  1. If the screen is removable, soak it in hot water for 10 minutes to clear away residue.
  2. If the filter is secured in place, clean lint from it with a soft brush or paper towel.
  3. If the trap is disposable, replace it when it becomes clogged.

How do I clean my GE top load washer filter?

How do I clean the filter on my GE top load washer without agitator?

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.

Where is the filter on a GE top loader washing machine?

Top Load Washer – Lint / Pump Filters
  1. There are 2 crescent-shaped Fine Mesh plastic lint filters in the bottom of the wash basket under the agitator. …
  2. During drain down and spin, the water forces the lint off the bottom of the filters and down the drain.
  3. These filters should never require cleaning or replacement.

Where is the coin trap on a GE top load washer?

Refer to your user manual to determine the location of your washer’s coin trap or pump filter. Most are located behind a small door on the front right corner of the machine. Open the door, and twist the filter to remove it.

Where is the pump filter on a GE washing machine?

Does a top loader washer have a filter?

“Top loaders tend to have filters on the valves,” said Amber Peabody, Service Manager at Dunnett Inc. The valve filters sift the water going in and out of the pump and hoses. If you do happen to have a removable filter, consult your owner’s manual on how to properly remove it.

How do you check a coin trap on a washing machine?

Do top load washers have coin traps?

Top-load washers and standard top-load washers usually require removing the outer housing to access the water pump filter from the back of the machine. You may find lots of lint, coins, buttons, or even a sock that is causing a slow drain and leaving lint on your clothes.

Where is the washer filter located?

How do you clean the trap on a top load washing machine?

How to Clean the Lint Collector for the Washing Machine
  1. If the screen is removable, soak it in hot water for 10 minutes to clear away residue.
  2. If the filter is secured in place, clean lint from it with a soft brush or paper towel.
  3. If the trap is disposable, replace it when it becomes clogged.

Where is the lint filter on a washing machine?

Your washer’s lint filter may be within the center agitator of a top-loading washer. Remove the cover and check for a lint trap that can be cleaned. A removable lint screen may also be located along the washer drum’s top rim. Mesh lint traps are also commonly found in washer drain hoses.

How do I remove the filter from my washing machine?

How do I remove the lint filter from my washing machine?

Clean a removable lint filter by taking it out of the washing machine and placing it in a sink filled with hot soapy water. Allow the filter to sit in the water for 10 to 15 minutes. Once the filter has soaked, take it out of the water and gently scrub it with a soft brush.