Amana Top Load Washer Filter Location (How To Locate)
Your Amana top load washing machine filter always needs to be kept clean and in good condition.
The filter protects your washer by trapping lint and other solid objects from your laundry that may find their way into the drain pump and cause it to malfunction.
The problem is that sometimes you may not know exactly how to locate the filter when cleaning it out or replacing it.
So if you are stuck and wondering, “Where is the filter on Amana washing machine top loader?” you have stumbled on the perfect article.
Locating the filter on your Amana top load washing machine is not difficult.
The easiest way to find your Amana top load washer filter is by referring to your owner’s manual.
While some HE Amana top loaders don’t have a removable filter, we will discuss all the common places you may find the filter for your Amana top loader.
Here is where the Amana top load washer filter is located:
The Amana top load washer filter is located inside the agitator beneath the detergent dispenser for a top load washer with an agitator. And for Amana top load washers with impellers, the filter is located inside the main tub as a rectangular plastic with a mesh attached to the side.
In this article, we are going to show you how to easily locate the filter on your Amana top-load washing machine without wasting time trying to find it.
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Do all Amana top load washers have a filter?
No, not all Amana top load washers have a filter you can remove directly. However, all Amana washers have a system to protect the washer from lint and other debris that comes from your clothes during laundry.
Some front-load Amana washers have rough and sharp edges on the other outer part of the stainless steel tub that catches lint as water runs through the holes.
The lint is then flung to the out tub and washed down the drain once you begin a spin cycle.
While some models have their filters at locations you can easily access and remove, it’s not the same for all Amana models.
Where is the filter on Amana top load washer?
Not all Amana top load washing machines have a filter.
Some new models are designed to be self-cleansing and as such, do not have any removable filters.
The Amana HE top load washer filter location is often a concern for many owners.
For Amana top load washers that have a filter, you will usually find the filter at the top of the agitator where you can unscrew and remove them. It would usually be below the detergent dispenser on the agitator or at the bottom of the agitator.
Some other top load washers don’t have a filter at all but have a coin trap on the bottom of the tub.
The drain pump filter on the Amana top load washer is located in the dispenser drawer by pulling on the handle at the base of the washer.
Where is the lint trap in an Amana washer?
The lint trap in an Amana top load washer can be found in the agitator for a washer that uses an agitator. For an impeller Amana top load washer, you can find the lint trap by looking around the top rims inside the main tub. You may find a plastic removable screen that catches lint and debris.
How to remove and clean Amana top load washer lint trap
It is recommended that you regularly clean the lint trap on your Amana top load washing machine because they get clogged with lint occasionally as you do your laundry.
Removing the lint trap on your agitator-type top load washer is a simple process.
Follow the steps below to locate and clean your Amana top load washer filter:
- Open the lid of your Amana top load washer
- Turn the agitator (plastic stick in the middle of the washer) anticlockwise to open the top
- Pull out the lint trap and clean or brush off any lint or debris attached to it.
- Wash the filter with lukewarm water
- Put back the lint trap in its original position
- Fix the agitator top back by twisting clockwise.
Amana top load washer filter location no agitator
If your Amana top load washer does not have an agitator, you can usually locate the filter inside the main tub as rectangular plastic with a mesh attached to the side.
It is even possible that your Amana washer does not have a filter that is easily removable.
You should check inside the user manual of your Amana washer if you are not able to tell if your washer has a filter you can remove or not.
How long do washing machine filters last?
Washing machine filters can last up to a couple of years depending on your usage and frequency of cleaning them. Washer filters should be cleaned every 3 to 4 months in order for them to work efficiently and last longer.
Conclusion
As explained above, not all Amana top load washers have a filter. But they all have a feature that removes lint using a self-cleansing pump filter.
Amana top-load washing machines that have a removable filter can be found beneath the agitator or on the side inside the washtub.
Whether your Amana top load washer has a filter or not, or whether it has a lint filter or not, and the location depends on the Amana washing machine model you have.
The location of the filter may differ depending on the Amana model but the easiest way to locate the filter on your model is by referring to your user manual.
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