Washer lint filter vs using an old nylon to prevent sink clog?

18 years ago

Sorry to repost this for those who saw my other post but I really want to know more about what the lint filter issue and was afraid my other post wouldn't draw enough attention to this issue.

I have a laundry sink that has clogged a few times causing it to spill over so I now use a nylon sock to filter the outflow water from my old washer that is now in need of replacement. Are there any other options? I don't even wear nylons anymore so I have to buy them just for my washer. Do any of the new TL's have built in lint filters that are easy to access and clean. One thing about using the nylons is that is very easy to see when it needs to be cleaned out or changed.

By the way.....in case it matters, the water where I live is very hard.

Also I have to stay with a TL or build a new laundry room so for now I must stick with a TL (I do not have the depth needed for a FL). So please don't rag on me.

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sparky823

18 years ago

I was just on the Whirlpool Parts Online site and I saw on the Washers Accessories they have a thing that fits any washer and it says that is breaks up lint while it is draining to prevent clogging drains. This might be worth checking into for those of you who need something like that.
Just thought I would pass this on.

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plumbly22
18 years ago
taratune...

my old maytag tl had a filter in the agitator that you cleaner out after every load... I lilke it... as far as I know most washers now do NOT have an in line, user cleanable filter.... they say they are are "self cleaning" meaning all the ka ka get 'flushed' down your drain.... I quizzed the sales people on this before buying my fl last year.

My discharge goes directly into my outflow pipe/sewer, so I now tend not to worry/stress over it... my mother's on the other hand goes into her laundry tub... which I assume is sort of how yours works... she used to also do the "old sock or nylon" on the end of the hose...but then located a wire mesh "sock" that attaches to the hose... and works as well/if not better than the sock(although it does look pretty gross hanging there)... I called, she said she gets them at the grocery store where all the miscellaneous "stuff" is in the detergent/cleaning item aisle... they are 2 to a blister pack on a card... this may solve your problem... but it still needs to get changed once in a while...
parrot_phan
18 years ago
Taratune --

I've donated old nylons to friends who no longer wear them but want to catch washer lint. Ask around -- I bet someone will share some for free.

I've found the nylons, with their smaller "pores," capture more lint than those wire mesh socks.

You might also score a few pairs of tights or nylons in a thrift shop for less than the price of those wire mesh things.
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manhattanmatt
18 years ago
Who said it was OK to stop wearing nylons?
taratune
Original Author
18 years ago
So I guess the consensus here is that my best option is to continue to use the nylon stocking for a filter.......It seems strange to me that with all the technology these days that I still have to have a sock in my laundry sink....but then again it seems that the older appliances were built to last and the newer ones are built to need replacement so they can increase profits.

BTW.... I still have a GE oven and cooktop from the early 60's that are a beautiful turquoise color.

I gotta go pick out a new washer.....so last chance for any suggestions. My laundry room layout will not accomodate a FL....so only TL suggestions will be helpful.
Thanks,
Tara Waddell
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
@sparky823

I just searched their site and could not find what you are talking about, can you find it and share the link?
margie123
8 years ago
I use the Lint Luv R. http://environmentalenhancements.com/index.html.
Craig Blowers
last year
We use an extra wire mesh screen in the drain opening. If the sock breaks, it still catches the lint.