LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Filter Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace or clean the drain filter in your LG front load washing machine..

The drain filter collects large debris, like loose change, that might be stuck to your clothes. If your washing machine isn't removing this debris, or if your tub is not draining properly, then your filter may be broken or clogged.

This guide will work for most LG front load washing machines. This guide is written with a model WM3050CW washer. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

Step 1 Unclip the filter door

LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Filter Replacement, Unclip the filter door: step 1, image 1 of 2

LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Filter Replacement, Unclip the filter door: step 1, image 2 of 2

Unclip the filter door from its slot in the chassis and let it rest on the ground.

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Step 2 Drain the drain filter hose

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LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Filter Replacement, Drain the drain filter hose: step 2, image 3 of 3

Place a bowl next to the device.
Pull the drain filter hose out of its slot in the chassis enough to lay over the bowl.
Remove the plug at the end of the drain filter hose to release excess water into the bowl.
During reassembly, re-plug the drain filter hose and thread it back through its slot in the chassis.