The Lint Filter Grille is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. This grille covers and secures the lint filter, ensuring it stays in place to effectively trap lint and debris during the drying cycle. The grille measures approximately 21 inches by 7 inches.
You should replace the lint filter grille if it becomes damaged or worn out. Causes of a bad lint filter grille can include regular wear and tear from frequent use, physical damage from handling, or brittleness due to prolonged exposure to heat.
Symptoms of a bad lint filter grille include:
- The lint filter not staying securely in place
- Excessive lint buildup inside the dryer drum or vent
- Visible cracks or breaks in the grille
- Difficulty inserting or removing the lint filter
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Over time the filter grille warped from heat dryer sheets would slip between the grille and would clog the filter Stephen F. • Crawfordville , FL • September 26, 2016
There are just two phillip head screws that hold it in place. There are also a couple of pronged metal sensors that pop out/in place. When I was cleaning the area before replacing the grille I accidentally bumped the electric clip for the sensors and it fell back into the dryer. I was able to bend a coat hanger to retrieve the wires. Other than that it was a very simple procedure.
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