Diane T San Antonio , TX November 09, 2015 Appliance: Maytag Electric Dryer LDE8420ACW Maytag Dryer Lde8420acw: The lint filter was broken she had the washer/dryer for years so what would you expect!!?. How to replace Lint Filter. The lint filter was for my sister-in-law ... she had dealt with this broken filter for about 5 years. I told her I am going to get you a new one ....and I did. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes