How to Clean Your Samsung Washing Machine Filter

How to Clean Washing Machine Filter Samsung. In this short video I show you how to remove, clean and replace a washing machine filter.
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How to clean a front load Samsung washer filter to get rid of stinky smell.
Time Stamps
0:17 Filter Location
0:27 Filter and Water Removal
2:39 Filter Reinstallation

[@liztruelove1786]

Thank you so much! I had my machine for three years and just found out I need to clean the filter?!? Omg 😂

[@5MinuteFixit]

Liz Truelove Thank you for the compliment and for watching! I’m guilty of only cleaning it every 6 months or so! If this video helped you please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing -> kzbin.info/door/8BzgKWkH0AGzCOORKK7Vwg Thank you!

[@Ally-vp4ks]

Me too! The machine told me to drain it 🤦🏽‍♀️ it was so backed up the water didn’t even come out of the tube first, but when I opened the filter it all gushed out 😩

[@makrame2008]

Me too 😂

[@youngstamcmlxxxv7535]

Me too!

[@Puda]

@@Ally-vp4ks SAME 😂😂 First time I did it and I have owned my house for 6 years LOL

[@bethfinch4672]

First tutorial I watched involved dragging in a wet vac. So glad I found this one! 2 caps from laundry detergent to catch water, one pail to hold it, 15 minutes and I was done. I never knew this needed to be done. So after 2 years of use, I got out enough dog hair out of the filter to make a small puppy! :) Thank you so much!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, I’m glad it was helpful and you were able to get it cleaned out! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@CatCaretakerID]

Cleaned this a few times before and never realized the hose was there until I reread the owners manual. However I had trouble getting the cap off the end. Thank you showing that particular process and for making this process easier.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@deborahhurtt9304]

The cap is very difficult to remove! I actually have not been successful yet! Maybe my husband needs to help me.

[@trystanswansonart]

@@deborahhurtt9304 I found just using plyers to get it off wasn't too bad

[@tho52mas1]

next time lube it with vaseline before reinstallation. Or, replace the plug with a BRASS 1/4" ball valve with a BRASS barb attachment (male or female barb, doesn't matter,) Simple assemble this and then push it onto the hose. Next time you just have to turn the valve open and out comes the water. Easy.

[@davekeevern8561]

I've had this washer for about 2 years and never realized I should have been doing this. Got the SUDS error and found your video. There was an insert from a shower shoe stuck in there! No wonder it's been acting up. Lol. Great video, thank you for posting it! Washer runs like new now.

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[@davekeevern8561]

@@5MinuteFixit I already liked and would give it 10 more if I could. I looked like a hero when I announced to my wife that I had fixed the washer. Made it look like I know what I'm doing. Lol

[@5MinuteFixit]

Dave Keevern that’s great! Glad you earned some points with the wife! Thank you!

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[@HellooDanii]

Thank you. I should have watched this video before I did it because I ended up with a watery mess on my floor!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Oh sorry to hear that! Thank you for watching!

[@annacarlin7105]

Me too! Lol

[@sunnygirl87]

I did a forced SPIN cycle to get as much water out as possible.

[@bartee807]

I have done the same thing the past 2 years. I did not know about the little hose!

[@biplabshome7357]

Lol same here. That's why I am here to watch. Wish I watched this before trying to open the filter

[@AsManifestedBy]

Super straightforward and no chit chat. Thank you

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! I strive to make informative non bs videos that are easy to follow so I’m glad you noticed! Thank you!

[@DeborahSoloway]

Thanks! I knew I was supposed to clean the filter but the little diagrams in the manual were not too informative. Your video was well focused and told me everything I needed to know!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@johnszruba7850]

Most informative video on how to clean the filter! Thank you!

[@dianewilliams4894]

Thank you for such a thorough and concise video. You got straight to the point without over explanation and that's much appreciated.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@dawnbowman4612]

Thank you so much for this video. You helped us greatly. I was gifted my machine from my mom. She told me I needed to clean it out before using it. I couldn't get the cap off the hose easily, so I thought I was suppose to unscrew the big knob. A lot of water came flooding out, so I screwed it back as fast as I possibly could. I didn't seat it back in right, so it continued to leak. My husband screwed it back right, but we had no idea it actually had a filter on it 😅. We now know how to clean our filter.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad you found it helpful! I’m glad you were able to get the leaking to stop!

[@wayfaringcatholic]

Thank you! My washer wasn't draining properly. The filter was clogged with a few fabric pieces. I'm so proud to have "fixed" an appliance on my own!

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great! I’m glad you are able to fix it on your own! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@carolinecaroline6501]

Great tip about putting down a towel before draining the hose. Quick and informative.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@sandraskitchen1419]

Wow!!! Thank you so much, I’ve had my washer for years and didn’t even know it had a filter. 👍

[@5MinuteFixit]

Sandra’s Kitchen glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching, please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@monoponok8998]

Wow! It’s almost like they give you a manual and a bunch of other cool paperwork that would’ve educated you! That’s awesome!!

[@10mins]

So glad I watched this. I've cleaned the filter on my machine several times before, but always had to mop up afterwards. I simply had not noticed the drain tube. Now I'll probably clean every 2 months, as recommended, rather than just once every now and then. Thanks for this useful information.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@Kim-bg3vu]

Same thing here. This blew my mind 😂

[@S.Merritt-pt8cu]

Wish I had seen this video before cleaning my filter the first time. This is the best video I have seen after checking out several others! Excellent job showing what a dirty filter looks like.

[@jessicalopez3250]

Ahhhhh thank you thank you thank you!! That smell was so bad and I noticed when trying to clean it my way there is a filter. Who knew!? Lol this helped so much! I appreciate you!!!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Jessica Hernandez I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@jaclynnelson4408]

Best directions! I’ve been trying a lot of things to stop the water from spilling. I didn’t know about the small hose. Thanks!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Jaclyn Nelson glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching the video and don’t forget to give it a thumbs up! Thank you!

[@horsepanther]

Thanks! We have NEVER cleaned our washing machine filter and we wash lots of gross laundry. My friend told me about needing to do this so thanks for explaining exactly how. Wish me luck, this is gonna be ugly...

[@5MinuteFixit]

Good luck you should be fine! Just make sure you have paper towels handy.

[@msmyramorgan751]

Like it, simple quick instruction and easy to follow. thanks

[@yellowticket9673]

Thanks!! I didnt know about the little plug on the hose. Also, I promptly lost the manual on install, and Google thought you were the best help when i searched.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for the compliment and thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful!

[@cathycathy3638]

Straight to the point.... Thanks. I waited for a technician for so long that I just had to do it myself

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad it was helpful and you didn't have to wait for a technician any longer! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven't already! Thank you!

[@johnlam6475]

You are the man! Thank you so much. I never knew about the filter for the past 7 years. LOL

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you found the video helpful!

[@wendyammonsturk6352]

Thank you. Working for a customer doing some house and yard work and they complained about the smell in the washer. The filter had never been cleaned. I was turning the wrong way. So I really appreciate your help. 😊

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@julietsalmon4800]

Had mine for 3yrs and thank god you made this video it’s the first it as been cleaned wasn’t as bad as I thought. Thank you very helpful.

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great that it wasn’t too bad! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@angelaschapiro4268]

Same with me. The light went on & I lost the manual. So Thank You for this informative video.

[@ryleehankins8231]

THANK YOU! Just noticed this box on the bottom of the washer.. we have had it for 1yr+ and have never cleaned it... better late than never!

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@davidsaganey641]

Very helpful, thanks for sharing! Note: If your washer is mounted on a pedestal, just place small bowl inside the drawer.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for the tip as well! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven't already! Thank You!

[@warrenfuss2131]

Thanks, It worked just like you said! One word of warning go to the bathroom before as the trickling sound of the water made me have to take a break in the middle of this little 5 minute job :-)

[@madelinekyle926]

You couldn't just hold it until you were done? 🤦‍♀️

[@warrenfuss2131]

@@madelinekyle926 nope 😜

[@carolwiechman4096]

Thank you so much for video. Had my Samsung for 5 years and never figured out how to change the filter.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@lynnflynn5591]

Didn't even know I had a filter that needed to be cleaned! 😳 Thank you for your video.👍

[@MrMarquesreasonover]

If only all “how to” videos on KZbin were as good as this. Thank you!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you, I truly appreciate it! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thanks!

[@bonniehowell4760]

It looks so simple. I'm going to have to hire someone to do this because (1) the cap at the end of the hose won't remove no matter how much/hard I twist and/or pull. (2) The filter cover just spins when turned counter-clockwise. It makes a clicking noise. It doesn't come off.

[@peggybaggenstoss3817]

I’m in a townhome with washer and dryer supplied. My filter door doesn’t have a sign on it. A friend told me about cleaning it. So after a year being here I’m doing it today. Thanks from Arkansas for sharing this video.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@Oh2bnor1]

It did help me - now i feel comfortable doing it. Will do it tonight or tomorrow) I am afraid to see what it looks like I’ve had them a year and not done it

[@5MinuteFixit]

Mary C. Farrington that’s ok as long as you do it every couple months or so it should keep any musky smell at bay!

[@shmericreyna]

The moment I got the filter unscrewed I said aloud “That guy deserves ALL the likes, comments and subscribes !” Thanks for your channel, you found a new subscriber!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you, I appreciate it! Glad I was able to help! Also thank you for subscribing!

[@evan-tc4dk]

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[@tmteeter48]

Holy Moly. Thank you so much. I drained the hose and the standing water in the drum). Cleaned out the filter! Wow... it was completely full!...rocks, wrapper, button, screw, dime, and lots of dog hair. I wasn't aware of the filter or that it needed to be cleaned, but I will from now on. Been without laundry for week now and I'm running my first load. Keeping my fingers crossed that your amazing directions have solved the problem. -MKCT

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@feliciafloresca4108]

This saved me a headache in calling the repairman. The two guys in the house had no clue to fix it, so I did it myself.

[@5MinuteFixit]

This is great, Im glad it was helpful and you were able to fix it yourself! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven't already, thank you!

[@martinaromero8834]

I just ordered my washer I'm waiting for it to be delivered so I've been looking up how to keep it maintained this was very helpful. Thank you.

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great, glad you found the video helpful! Good luck with your new washer and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@rustoleum1775]

I was troubleshooting clogs for an hour. I vacuumed out the rear drain with a shop vac and still would not drain. Thank you so much! You just saved me $$$ from replacing a machine that I fixed in several minutes after I saw your video.

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great! I’m glad you were able to fix it and save yourself some money! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great I’m glad it saved you from buying a new one! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@jamesschoendoerfer8680]

I read the manual and the video helped out thanks

[@5MinuteFixit]

Glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@cynthiageitgey3964]

Thank you for the easy instructions! I have a husband who is now a brain injury and I have been thrown into maintaining the house.

[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad you found it helpful, I try to make my videos easy to follow with clear instructions! Sorry to hear about your husband. I have a few other home/appliance maintenance videos on my channel if you are interested. Thank you for watching!

[@jasmineroseharding829]

Thank you so much, I've recently brought a new samsung washing machine and all the years I've known of Samsung's, I've never known how to clean the filter to it until now. Helped sooo much. Definitely needed a clean! 💪🏽👌🏽

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[@RajdeepSingh-kb1gj]

I cleaned my mums today. Damn it wasn’t cleaned for about 2 years when i opened it today it was fully clogged the filter was covered with greyish mud . Finally the machine can breathe :3

[@5MinuteFixit]

Rajdeep Singh glad you got it clean! Thank you for watching!

[@tho52mas1]

Fisrt thing: The filter is independent of its holder. That means it has to FIT in one way only. There is a square cutout in the back of the filter. THIS has to be positioned DOWNWARD. Now push the filter/housing in and it will screw in. IF the filter is anyway but the notch fitting DOWN, you will NEVER screw in the filter holder. Next is to put some vaseline on the end of the white plug. This will make it so much easier to remove it from the black hose next time. Lastly, you could buy a 1/4" ball valve and barb attachment, assemble these, and the push it into the black hose. Next time you want to drain the hose, just turn the ball valve handle. The two parts Cost me $10 at harbor freight.

[@sbenny2647]

YES! This is what I came to this video for (learning about the square cutout). Worked like a charm--thanks for posting.

[@TWINF0X]

Thank you straight to the point just one tip if it throws errors due to drainage filter there will be a few gallons of watter

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching and for the tip!

[@vivianmacnarh2249]

Very good and straight forward step to step instructions. Thanks really appreciate

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[@DJRAJHI]

Helped very much! Easy and simple!

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@acarolc27]

Thank you!…I had no idea!….I was getting ready to call a repair man 😅…simple and straight forward! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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[@yojimbosanjuro4299]

Thanks man. Really helpful video. Straight to the point and informative.

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[@beyondhelp8845]

Yep. This helped us. Thanks for the video.

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[@beyondhelp8845]

@@5MinuteFixit Yep, gave a thumbs up before I wrote the comment.

[@rondajones4573]

Thank you SO MUCH! You just saved me 75.00!! Which by the way I didn’t have to spend on washer repair.... My washer would not drain for the wash cycle, so it was left with how ever many gallons of water the front loader holds. I did open the little rubber drain but there was just to much. I am currently running a fan and have 2 loads of wet towels to wash. BUT it is working now. Thank you again!

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@lillysnorelax844]

straightforward + informative = subscribed

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for the support! I appreciate it!

[@AgentSmith911]

Just cleaned my filter on my 2006 Samsung for the first time. Lets just say it was about time :D

[@5MinuteFixit]

Oh wow…

[@sharonanderson3763]

Thank you so much we had lost our manual and you were the first video I pulled up and you explained it perfectly I appreciate you

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! Glad you found the video helpful!

[@angelchaffin7320]

Hi! I’m Ms. Cream. Thank you for this “help the lady fix her Samsung washer.@ 2:15 in the morning. “ For 2 days my washer sat with clothes soak and wet, while I walked around like chicken with her head in her hand. Then came you, by way of my daughter. She did the research , and I reaped the benefits of her smart move. The instructions were perfect, right down to the last detail. Now this lady can rest. Peace and blessings. My Samsung digital, is still quiet as a mouse.

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[@5MinuteFixit]

I’m glad you found the video helpful and that you got it fixed! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@jeff1259]

Fantastic help! Thank you for the clear and easy to follow video.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@BrianGemberling]

Thank you, perfect instructions, simple to follow

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad it was helpful! Be sure to check out my other appliance maintenance videos if you are interested! Thank you!

[@ladybugz4839]

Wow, here I always had to lay down three t shirts to catch all of this water hahaha! We got well water and I will have to do it more often

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great, at least you were cleaning the filter…thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@sunvirgo2020]

Thanks, making a new purchase and getting as much information as possible......

[@5MinuteFixit]

s stwo thank you for watching!

[@amywalker7515]

Just the thing I needed to see. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Amy Walker thank you for watching! Glad you found it! Please give the video a thumbs up if you found it helpful! Thank you!

[@katy9424]

exactly what i needed. There must be a little groove that must be lined up in order to turn the filter back in to place. Once i "found" it, it turned back in fine.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@user-eh6wl3ig4q]

The was excellent as visual confirmation that I was doing it right. My biggest issue was that my filter has a child-proof cap, which proved almost adult-proof. Had to use vise grip pliers to be able to both push it in and turn it counter clockwise at the same time.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Yes I should have mentioned this type of filter cap as it seems many people haven this type. Thank you for watching, I’m glad it was useful!

[@lillianrobles841]

Just got done draining and cleaning the filter. That water can sure be funky! Oh I found a dime in the filter too LOL. Thanks a bunch and yes I gave you a thumbs up!

[@Rad200G2B]

I had no idea this was thing until I was cleaning the front of my washer and I finally noticed the sticker. Yikes.. Luckily I've only had them for less than a year. Thank you. Huge like from me.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Glad the video was helpful! It shouldn’t have been too too bad after a year. Thank you for watching!

[@Ecoreseller]

Thank you so much for this video. I managed to fix our washing machine because of this haha 😆 you’ve saved us so much money 💴

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@Ecoreseller]

Already done ✅

[@Agelion30]

Thanks so much! I never noticed the little compartment and was looking on back for filter the whole time. Video was perfect!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad it was helpful and you found the location of the filter! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@shijibalan4217]

Do you have any suggestions as to what to do if that little drain pipe is stuck inside? Maybe I didn’t screw the cap on very tightly last time

[@reddalchemy5970]

Lmao! Thank God for late night boredom! Thanks for this. Totally didn’t know there was a filter🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Cleaned mine just now and it was a sinch.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for watching and I’m glad you were able to clean it so easily!

[@hayat7601]

This helped alot the shit that I found in there was unbelievable 😅😅😅. Thanks once again

[@5MinuteFixit]

Hayat Hayat glad you found the video helpful! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@TheHealthyHomestead]

Wow, I never knew you had to clean the filter every 2 months. 😳 We moved into our house about 7 months ago. I noticed a sticker that said to clean every 2 months, so here I am on KZbin hoping and praying I'd find info on how to clean the filter because I had water dripping out when I started unscrewing it. 😑 I'm so glad I found your channel! This was SO helpful! Now I'm off to see how yucky the filter looks. 🤢

[@5MinuteFixit]

That’s great! I’m glad you found the video helpful and were able to clean the filter without a huge watery mess! Thanks for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@Azsunes]

Looked up how to properly clean my machine as it is needing a good cleaning after having it for 3 years and did not know about this filter... A solid ring of cloths and cloths tags around the filter and mold. Only did the self cleaning+ thing when it asked for it thinking that was enough but it wasn't.

[@laurenstickler8067]

Thank you. Just what I needed.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@briancarter4392]

Just did it , worked great. Washer had the safety cap on it so had to push in while turning. Thanks for the video

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful!

[@downpp2255]

Will try this, my new machine is making error codes without any display codes..hope this is it ☺️

[@5MinuteFixit]

Did your error codes go away?

[@tylerj16]

Super easy and helpful since I couldn't find the instructions for the machine. Thank you so much.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@rpm381]

Great video thank you!

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@Winged-Women]

Informative video for a ridiculously engineered filtering system. I am unable to get the cap off the hose or the cap off the filter. And nowhere in the buying process was I warned about this hassle.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Jan Deelstra to get the cap off the hose it doesn’t necessarily need to be twisted to get it off like I do in the video. To get the cap off it might help if you use a small set of pliers and gently twist it off. This filter system could have been designed a little better.

[@Winged-Women]

@@5MinuteFixit I actually decided to forego the hose emptying and just drained and cleaned the filter. It was messy, but I was ready for it with thick towels in place. Thanks for your comment!

[@Winged-Women]

I ended up doing the same thing, just emptying the water onto towels and into a bottle. Such silliness for standard maintenance.

[@exmormonroverpaula2319]

I had trouble getting the cap off the end of the tube. Turning it counterclockwise does help remove it, but I found that getting it off is as much a matter of pulling and rocking it as of turning it. It isn't really threaded. My filter was a little different from the one shown, in that it has a filter cover with a spring on it. To get the filter out to clean it, I had to press in, and then turn counterclockwise. Turning it without pressing it in first just made a rattle and didn't get anywhere. It's like getting the cap off a medicine bottle.

[@missp2120]

That was so helpful. Thank you so much. Simple clear and easy. Wow!

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@naomi7770]

Totally subscribing. My Lord. Didn’t even know this existed. Thanks for sharing.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Naomi thank you! Also thank you for watching!

[@MZ-uv3sr]

Today I learned washers had filters. I have a stackable, with top loading washer. No idea where the filter actually is, but I've been using it 11 years and never looked for a filter.

[@youngstamcmlxxxv7535]

Never knew it had a filter... Mine was so clogged. Thank you so much for your time and help.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@ThomasNicolini]

Awesome video, you made so easy to understand, thanks again.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@MedorraBlue]

Thank you for this! Came to this video after trying to pull out the filter and having water pour all over the floor... whoops

[@5MinuteFixit]

Oh no! That’s no good! Now at least you will be able to drain it before you open it the next time you clean it. Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already. Thank you!

[@MrEd20901]

Thank you. Had no idea about using the tube to drain. 1st go was emergency due to filter clog, couldn't figure out why water was pouring out. Realized it was in the middle of a cycle. . 2nd was less mess, but still a lot of water. 3rd time will be the charm thanks to this video.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@sunnygirl87]

I had a Siemens for 15 years that had a backwash so no need to clear filter. It stopped working and I discovered an eyeglass arm, $1.15 in change, bread ties.. etc! I don't have issues with mildew but I think it is because I do not use liquid fabric softener?

[@5WildlifeFacts]

Thank you!! Found your video on how to clean these and it was so helpful! Clear instructions and showed step by step.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@belcantomarionette]

Many thanks for making things clear & explaining the process simply.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@bradtroha1302]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO. I was able to clean my filter for the first time, and it fixed the nd code. it saved me from replacing the pump and $50! thank you

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad you were able to fix it yourself and save some money in the process! Be sure to give the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already and also check out my other maintenance videos if you are interested! Thanks again!

[@TyCher3]

Great step by step, thank you very much!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thanks for watching!

[@codyog_shorts3003]

Huge help! Thank you!!

[@jspesh]

Thank you I had no idea what the hose was for and kept getting my floor wet!!!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Johnson glad it helped out! Thank you for watching!

[@rohidziaullah6822]

But what if the water get in the machine mistakenly?

[@anonymousvapes8026]

I was wondering where I was going to find all my dogs hair. Yep in the filter. Thank you

[@miajustiniano3000]

Great video! How did you clean the filter? Did u just hand wash it or wipe it down with a paper towel?

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you, use a paper towel to clean off any large debris then spray it down in the sink to remove anything remaining. A mild soap can be used as well just be sure to rinse it thoroughly before reinstalling it. Thanks for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

[@Sasha.voorhees]

Thank you!! My dad isn't around anymore so KZbin is currently my "daaaad how do I fix this?!" 😂 definitely subscribing!

[@5MinuteFixit]

Thank you for watching, I’m glad it was helpful! Also thank you for subscribing I appreciate it!

[@armandoakable]

Many thanks for your help and time 🙏

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@rachelkashmir7625]

Thanks for this video, you saved me a big 'ol mess.

[@5MinuteFixit]

Glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@lorettachildress1802]

Thank you. Very helpful

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@IchinShek]

Thank you very much for this video =) Saved my parents a call to a handyman.

[@5MinuteFixit]

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[@carolwiechman4096]

Thank you so much!

[@mikepurewal5816]

Ya, thanks, I didn't know how to open the cap on the drain pipe. Video was helpful. Thanks from Victoria BC Canada

[@5MinuteFixit]

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