Ugh...i wish I had seen this video a few years ago. I followed other instructions last time which included removing all panels and both concrete drum-weights to get to the coin filter. I have to do this again, and I am glad to see that I "should" be able to access it through the bottom of the machine wish me luck!
SAVED HOURS On My 2021 Electrolux #ELFE7537AW Front-loader... The trap was filled with Pet Hair for the second time. The first time the warranty covered it and I watched the repair guy fix it, but that was a year ago. and I remember that it could be really simple... Exactly as you show. Finished in 20 minutes. MANY THANKS!
@@FastFreeFixes To be fair, my washer is in the garage with the 8mm socket close by and I paid attention when the Electrolux Repairman went through the process a year ago... If you have pet hair, it should be the first thing to check. It was last for the repairman and I thought, well look how fast and easy it could have been had he started there. I knew it could be quick... your video was a refresher course! Thanks again. She's a workhorse.
Thanks for posting this! Saved me a repair call. I did have to loosen and tighten the hose clamp through the rear panel, but everything else was spot on!
I appreciate the easier way you've shown how to remove the filter rather than disassembling the front as when when I replaced the pump, but I still often have issues with it not draining, even though my filter is not clogged at all.
thank you so much for this video, im disabled and not able to do the things i used to for my wife but 6 hours later the wife and i finallly cleaned the filter... in our case the clamp screw was a 7mm socket , as the angle to unscrew would not allow for the phillips head to get good grip.
I used a socket as well. Much easier to grip the outside of the spring bolt. I also left the position of the bolt in a location that will be easily accessible when I use this "bottom access" technique in the future (next time I want to clean the filter).
Thank you for making this video. My Electrolux was giving the slow drain error and I've looked everywhere for a drain panel but it looks like this is the only way to do it.
THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! You’ve save me so much money on a service call… Your video showed me exactly how to do it!! Once I tilt my washer 45° it took me probably about 10 to 15 minutes to get that filter out and take out all the junk!! I do have one question how often should I do this for regular maintenance?
3 years later and this was the perfect fix for my issue. Water was trapped so I couldn't open the door but once I removed the boot, the washer drained and I was able to clean the filter as well. Does the notch on the filter matter?
I am trying to fix my washer following your instructions, but the boot is on the opposite side and there is only a wire holding it on, with no clamp that I can see or feel. Also, there seems to be an electrical box on the floor of the washer that will get wet if I take off the boot and there is water in it. I was hoping not to have to take the entire front off. 😢
I just couldn't get a screwdriver on that clamp. For me the only way to get it done was to remove the back panel -- that gave me easy access to the clamp holding the drain filter on.
Can you do the whole process with the machine upright by removing the back panel? Mine is in a small space and mounted to the pedestal/drawer. To get to the bottom I think I'd have to wiggle it out of the room, maybe take a door off its hinges, then lay the whole stack on its back to remove the pedestal and access the bottom. Might be easier to go in the back of possible.
Electrolux needs to wake up and put an easy access door on the front of their washers, like all the other washers. Their "self cleaning " only gets the lint out of there (and not all of it). I bought an LG, but I would have bought an Electrolux IF they had an easy access door.
@@FastFreeFixes I can only imagine. As a matter of fact, before I even saw this reply from you, I was telling my Mom about the video as I have an electrolux washer and dryer, and I started thinking, I'm not going to put ANY old towels in my washer ever again. When they start falling apart I'm throwing them out. Then I saw this.
Thank you for responding. I see models from 7637, 7537, 7437 and none of them have access to the filters. And they are 3 years older or more. The 7437 has 2 pumps, the 7537 has 3 pumps and the 7637 has 4 pumps - why so many pumps? Does that mean more filters? They all look similar to the model you’re working on - was it a 4.5 cubic ft? I have cleaned filters for years and never had there been socks. Hair ties or a bag in it. I was always informed those filters need to be emptied regularly - every month or two so the water does build up bacteria and to catch little gritty residue from accumulating. Now they make filters inaccessible for the owners. Does anyone have any of the models mentioned and this is the sane location of the filter? It’s so hard to lift it and access. Please help.
For 2 days 20 different CZcams videos to see if someone mentioned where it was hiding..it was part of the condo and older model fridgaire electr stackable that stopped at rinse bt u skip it and it spins, it now won't supply water, buzzes at spin...I've been trying to locate w model# a diagram to find filter,crazy I had no luck til u and i knew it was in the back, my luck😅..no more searching, never give up,😂 let's hope thts all it needs🤞🏼🙏🏽❤️
My washer is full of water... can i do this, or will all the water come pouring out as soon as I disconnect the hose? I can't open the door. It's locked.
Great question Melani, Water will come pouring out. You can pull it away from the wall and lean it back to 45 degrees to lesson the amount of water that comes out. Maybe the door will open when the washer is leaned back?
It’s important to try to get out as much water as you can before doing this. One thing you can do is take the drain tube out from behind the washing machine and let it go down as low as possible into a bucket so much of the water can Drain out by gravity. Then you can tilt the machine back against the wall to about 45° so that there’s less water present when you remove the drain boot from below the tub.
@@mymorristribe I just bought an Electrolux WASHER from an estate sale. They said that the pump was bad. I took it apart and that filter was not clogged, neither were the rubber lines. Is there anyway to test the pumps? I believe the pump on the left, is the drain pump and the one on the right is the circulating pump.
You're a saint to do this video. Thank you!!
You’re very welcome 😊😊😊
Ugh...i wish I had seen this video a few years ago. I followed other instructions last time which included removing all panels and both concrete drum-weights to get to the coin filter. I have to do this again, and I am glad to see that I "should" be able to access it through the bottom of the machine
wish me luck!
That will be a lot easier 👍
SAVED HOURS On My 2021 Electrolux #ELFE7537AW Front-loader... The trap was filled with Pet Hair for the second time. The first time the warranty covered it and I watched the repair guy fix it, but that was a year ago. and I remember that it could be really simple... Exactly as you show. Finished in 20 minutes. MANY THANKS!
Wow,
That is Fast😊
@@FastFreeFixes To be fair, my washer is in the garage with the 8mm socket close by and I paid attention when the Electrolux Repairman went through the process a year ago... If you have pet hair, it should be the first thing to check. It was last for the repairman and I thought, well look how fast and easy it could have been had he started there. I knew it could be quick... your video was a refresher course! Thanks again. She's a workhorse.
Thanks for the video. Wish I had paid more attention to filter location before I picked a washer.
You’re welcome 👍
You’re welcome 👍
Same, will definitely be a "feature" I look for in the future. Mine is in a tight space on a pedestal. Have a feeling this is going to really suck.
Thanks for posting this! Saved me a repair call. I did have to loosen and tighten the hose clamp through the rear panel, but everything else was spot on!
Glad it helped
I appreciate the easier way you've shown how to remove the filter rather than disassembling the front as when when I replaced the pump, but I still often have issues with it not draining, even though my filter is not clogged at all.
It might be good to replace the drain pump.
Thank you. Electrolux put the filter so hard to clean is just absurd. I need to clean mine too.
It really is!
thank you so much for this video, im disabled and not able to do the things i used to for my wife but 6 hours later the wife and i finallly cleaned the filter... in our case the clamp screw was a 7mm socket , as the angle to unscrew would not allow for the phillips head to get good grip.
Nicely done😊
I used a socket as well. Much easier to grip the outside of the spring bolt. I also left the position of the bolt in a location that will be easily accessible when I use this "bottom access" technique in the future (next time I want to clean the filter).
Here from reddit, thank you.
Thank you for making this video. My Electrolux was giving the slow drain error and I've looked everywhere for a drain panel but it looks like this is the only way to do it.
You’re right,
That’s the way to get to it.
Yes, Scott. Thank you so much
You’re welcome 😊
THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! You’ve save me so much money on a service call… Your video showed me exactly how to do it!! Once I tilt my washer 45° it took me probably about 10 to 15 minutes to get that filter out and take out all the junk!! I do have one question how often should I do this for regular maintenance?
Thanks so much Paul 😊👍
Probably every few years is enough 👍
3 years later and this was the perfect fix for my issue. Water was trapped so I couldn't open the door but once I removed the boot, the washer drained and I was able to clean the filter as well. Does the notch on the filter matter?
Nice job,
I think the notch lines up with a rubber projection on the rubber drain boot.
I have to do mine. This helps immensely. Kind regards.
Please let us know how it goes,
Scott
You are very welcome 😊👍
I am trying to fix my washer following your instructions, but the boot is on the opposite side and there is only a wire holding it on, with no clamp that I can see or feel. Also, there seems to be an electrical box on the floor of the washer that will get wet if I take off the boot and there is water in it.
I was hoping not to have to take the entire front off. 😢
Thanks Cindy,
Can you send some pictures or a video to: scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com
I just couldn't get a screwdriver on that clamp. For me the only way to get it done was to remove the back panel -- that gave me easy access to the clamp holding the drain filter on.
Good idea👍
Can you do the whole process with the machine upright by removing the back panel? Mine is in a small space and mounted to the pedestal/drawer. To get to the bottom I think I'd have to wiggle it out of the room, maybe take a door off its hinges, then lay the whole stack on its back to remove the pedestal and access the bottom. Might be easier to go in the back of possible.
Electrolux needs to wake up and put an easy access door on the front of their washers, like all the other washers. Their "self cleaning " only gets the lint out of there (and not all of it). I bought an LG, but I would have bought an Electrolux IF they had an easy access door.
Very true 👍
Thanks for making this video
Thanks Henry 😊
I can't believe the menagerie of items that came out of that filter!
It’s surprising how much lint is held in those blower veins.
@@FastFreeFixes I can only imagine. As a matter of fact, before I even saw this reply from you, I was telling my Mom about the video as I have an electrolux washer and dryer, and I started thinking, I'm not going to put ANY old towels in my washer ever again. When they start falling apart I'm throwing them out. Then I saw this.
Thank you for responding. I see models from 7637, 7537, 7437 and none of them have access to the filters. And they are 3 years older or more. The 7437 has 2 pumps, the 7537 has 3 pumps and the 7637 has 4 pumps - why so many pumps? Does that mean more filters? They all look similar to the model you’re working on - was it a 4.5 cubic ft? I have cleaned filters for years and never had there been socks. Hair ties or a bag in it. I was always informed those filters need to be emptied regularly - every month or two so the water does build up bacteria and to catch little gritty residue from accumulating. Now they make filters inaccessible for the owners. Does anyone have any of the models mentioned and this is the sane location of the filter? It’s so hard to lift it and access. Please help.
Hi Kathy,
Can you email me at:
Scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com
Dude, this is great; it was like you were pulling rabbits out of a hat.
It’s really fun to do😊
You're a G ❤ ty so much.
You're welcome!❤️😊👍
For 2 days 20 different CZcams videos to see if someone mentioned where it was hiding..it was part of the condo and older model fridgaire electr stackable that stopped at rinse bt u skip it and it spins, it now won't supply water, buzzes at spin...I've been trying to locate w model# a diagram to find filter,crazy I had no luck til u and i knew it was in the back, my luck😅..no more searching, never give up,😂 let's hope thts all it needs🤞🏼🙏🏽❤️
Very good 😊
Never give up.
Please let us know how it goes 👍
Thanks for sharing, please let us know how it goes😊
How do those socks etc get thru the tiny holes in the drum?
Hey John,
They slip between the drum and the front panel.
Which model Electrolux is this one you’re working on?
Hi Kathy,
I don’t know. It’s an older model.
Why do E 11 keep popping up
Just need to clean the water inlet screens for the cold and hot water.
My washer is full of water... can i do this, or will all the water come pouring out as soon as I disconnect the hose? I can't open the door. It's locked.
Great question Melani,
Water will come pouring out.
You can pull it away from the wall and lean it back to 45 degrees to lesson the amount of water that comes out.
Maybe the door will open when the washer is leaned back?
Yes, water will gush out. Try running it in diagnostic mode 11 a few times to force it to drain first.
But if my drum is full of water? Won’t I flood room out
It’s important to try to get out as much water as you can before doing this.
One thing you can do is take the drain tube out from behind the washing machine and let it go down as low as possible into a bucket so much of the water can Drain out by gravity.
Then you can tilt the machine back against the wall to about 45° so that there’s less water present when you remove the drain boot from below the tub.
@@FastFreeFixes yea drum is filled and door won’t unlock
Wish you would have shown where you were working. Can't tell from the closeup if you are working on the back or bottom of the washer.
I’m coming in from the bottom after tilting the washer back against the wall to 45 degrees.
@@FastFreeFixes Thanks!
@@mymorristribe I just bought an Electrolux WASHER from an estate sale. They said that the pump was bad. I took it apart and that filter was not clogged, neither were the rubber lines. Is there anyway to test the pumps? I believe the pump on the left, is the drain pump and the one on the right is the circulating pump.
@@FastFreeFixes thank you for sharing this however our we tilting it forward or tilting it backwar
How do you access the area if your washer is on a pedestal?
My washer won't drain and it's full of water.
If you follow the video you can clear out the coin trap and it will drain👍
@@FastFreeFixes I reset the washer and it works fine now