How to Clean and Replace the Pump Filter on a Samsung ecobubble Washing Machine

The pump filter in your Samsung ecobubble washing machine is designed to protect the drain pump by catching any debris or unwanted items inside your appliance such as coins, hair clips and the like. As such, the pump filter should be taken out and cleaned roughly every six weeks to keep your washing machine running safely. However, pump filters can also become cracked or damaged, in which case they'll need replacing. In this article, we show you how to clean and replace the pump filter on a Samsung ecobubble washing machine step by step so you can keep your washer in working order.

If you find that your washing machine's pump filter is damaged and needs to be replaced during the following process, it's important to know your washing machine's model number. This number will help you purchase the correct replacement pump for your particular washing machine. If you don't know what your appliance's model number is or how to find it, don't worry. Our model number finder page will tell you everything you need to know!

Let's take a look! To learn how to clean and replace a Samsung ecobubble washing machine pump filter, either watch the video or follow our written step-by-step guide below.

Remember, always make sure your appliance is switched off and fully unplugged from the mains before carrying out any work.

To access the pump filter, simply open the small pump filter cover at the bottom corner of the front of your machine. You will be able to see the filter behind it.

Before removing the filter for cleaning and inspection, you'll need to pull out and empty the emergency drain hose that can be found next to the filter. There may be some water spillages when you do this, so first make sure you have a towel laid down beneath the filter.

Get a small container at the ready to catch any water. Then carefully remove the cap at the end of the emergency hose, keeping the hose pointed upwards to prevent any premature spillages. Place your container beneath the hose, then tilt the hose down to empty it into the container. Once fully drained, you can refit the cap back into the end of the emergency drain hose and push the hose back into the machine.

To remove the filter for inspection, simply grab and twist the circular filter cap then pull it out of the machine. To clean the filter, just run it under a cold tap until it's clean (scrubbing with a cloth if necessary) before thoroughly drying it with a towel. If the filter is damaged in any way, however, you will need to purchase a new one.

Before refitting the filter, you're also going to want to make sure the filter housing is clean too. Look inside the housing you removed the filter from and inspect it for any dirt, grime or stuck debris. To clean the housing, use a small dry brush to scrub it, then finish by giving the housing a thorough wipe down with a damp, wrung-out cloth.

With either your original pump filter now cleaned, or with your new pump filter if you needed to replace your old one, you can new refit the filter. To do this, slot the filter back into the housing and turn it until it's firmly in place.

Then finish off by drying the area around the filter with a towel. Once dry, you can go ahead and close the filter cover.

There you have it! All there is to cleaning and replacing a Samsung ecobubble washing machine pump filter. Your appliance should now be working efficiently once more.

While you're here, it's a good idea to make sure you're using your appliance as efficiently as possible. Our full guide on washing machine settings will help ensure you're getting the best results out of your appliance without wasting time, energy or money.

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