Kenmore top load washer filter location (Detailed Guide)
One of the essential parts of a Kenmore top load washing machine is the filter, which always needs to be kept clean.
The problem is that sometimes you may not know exactly how to locate the filter when cleaning it out or replacing it.
You will usually find the location of your filter in the owner’s manual. But if you don’t have it, don’t worry.
Here is where the Kenmore top load washer filter is located:
The Kenmore top load washer filter is located at the bottom left-hand side of the washer. It is located in a compartment with an access door which can be removed to access the filter. The filter can be removed by turning it anticlockwise.
In this article, we are going to show you how to easily locate the filter on a Kenmore washing machine without wasting time looking for it.
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Do all Kenmore top load washers have a filter?
No, not all Kenmore top load washers have a filter you can remove directly. However, all Kenmore washers have a system to deal with lint and other debris that comes from your clothes during laundry.
For instance, some Kenmore 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 Kenmore models.
Where is the filter on Kenmore top load washer?
Not all Kenmore 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.
For Kenmore 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.
Other Kenmore washers don’t have a removable filter, you would find the filter near the drain pump. You may have to remove the outer housing of the washer to locate it.
Some other top load washers don’t have a filter at all but have a coin trap on the bottom of the tub.
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Where is the lint trap in a Kenmore washer?
The lint trap in a Kenmore top load washer can be found in the agitator for a washer that uses an agitator. For an impeller Kenmore 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 Kenmore top load washer lint trap
It is always advisable to regularly clean the lint trap on your Kenmore top load washing machine because they get clogged occasionally as you do your laundry.
Removing the lint trap on your agitator-type top load washer is a simple process.
Follow these steps below to locate and clean your Kenmore top load washer filter:
- Open the lid of your Kenmore 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.
Kenmore top load washer filter location no agitator
If your Kenmore 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 Kenmore washer does not have a filter.
You may check inside the user manual of your Kenmore washer if you are not able to tell if your washer has a filter you can remove or not.
Kenmore series 700 washer filter location
Kenmore series 700 does not have a lint filter. However, there is a coin trap that can be found on the bottom of the washtub. Instead, they have a self-cleansing pump that has a pump filter that removes lint from your laundry. The pump filter can be located at the back of the washer by taking off the back panel.
This applies also to the Kenmore series 600 washer filter location as well.
Kenmore series 500 top load washer filter location
Kenmore series 500 does not have a lint filter. They However have a coin trap that can be found on the bottom of the wash tub. Instead, they have a self-cleansing pump that has a pump filter that removes lint from your laundry. The pump filter can be located at the back of the washer by taking off the back panel.
Kenmore series 100 washer filter location
Kenmore series 100 does not have a lint filter. They do have a coin trap that can be found on the bottom of the main wash tub. Instead, they are designed with a self-cleansing pump which has a pump filter that removes lint from your laundry. The pump filter can be located at the back of the washer by taking off the back panel.
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.
Read also: How long do washing machine shock absorbers last?
Final thoughts
As we have explained in this article, not all Kenmore top load washers have a filter. But they all have a feature that removes lint using a self-cleansing pump filter.
Kenmore top load washers that have a removable filter can be found beneath the agitator or on the side inside the washtub.
Whether your Kenmore top load washer has a filter or not, or whether it has a lint filter or not, and the location depends on the Kenmore washing machine model you have.
The easiest way to locate your washer’s filter is by referring to your user manual.
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