Cleaning a front-load washer drain pump filter (coin trap)
Most front-loaders have a cleanable filter in front of the drain pump, behind a small panel at the lower front. Drain the tub through the small emergency hose first, then unscrew the filter, clean it and check that the pump impeller turns. This clears a large share of drain complaints before any part is replaced.
Cross-checked ~25 min easyBrands: LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, Maytag, GE, Bosch
Before you start
- Unplug the washer.
- If the last cycle was hot, let the water cool before opening the filter.
- Expect more water than the pan holds on a full tub: drain in stages.
Diagnostic steps
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