Clean Washing Machine Filter - How To Discuss
Emily Wilson
Updated on May 18, 2026
Clean Washing Machine Filter
Where is the filter on a top loading washing machine?
Top filter for lint filter / pump- At the bottom of the laundry basket, under the agitator, are two fine-meshed plastic filters in the shape of a crescent.
- During draining and spinning, the water pushes the fluff from the bottom of the filter into the drain.
- These filters should never be cleaned or replaced.