Dryer safety · Six steps

Clean Your Dryer Lint Screen After Each Load: Six Steps

Before raising the dryer temperature because laundry is drying slowly, check the lint screen. Whirlpool's maintenance guide and US Fire Administration safety advice support six steps for inspecting and cleaning it after each load.

4 min read2026-10-24

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01

What you need

Manual for your own dryer model
Waste bin for removed lint
Soft cleaning tool only if allowed in the manual

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How to

1. Confirm the drying cycle is finished, then find the filter location and removal method in your owner's manual. Let hot parts cool before handling.
2. Remove the screen only as instructed and inspect both sides. Thick gray fluff covering the mesh can restrict airflow, as shown by the photos.
3. Gently roll dry lint away from the screen with your fingers and throw it into the bin. Do not scrape or puncture the mesh with sharp tools.
4. For stubborn residue, use only the soft brush or cleaning method specified for your machine. If water washing is permitted, dry the filter completely.
5. Check the screen for holes or other damage and refit it securely in its proper slot. Do not run the dryer with the filter missing or still wet.
6. Repeat after every load. If clothes keep taking unusually long to dry or an airflow warning remains, follow the manual for vent maintenance or get qualified service help.

One more tip

Never operate a dryer with its lint filter missing. Do not remove a filter from a running or dangerously hot appliance; follow the manufacturer's stopping and cooling instructions. Only wash a filter with water when the manual permits, then let it dry fully before replacing it. A persistent increase in drying time or airflow warnings may signal a vent or system obstruction beyond the removable lint screen. Contact qualified service personnel instead of dismantling the dryer yourself.

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