how often do you "clean" ladies clear out the filter thingy on your washing machine?

[fryalot]

because I did mine today and it made me think that perhaps I should be doing it slightly more often than I have been

(ie: never )

grey, slime?

yes try more often, or make some kind of clay model out of it . I should do it more often, thanks for reminding me.

grey, slime, hair clips, money, elastic bands, strange plastic things that I can't identify...

but how much more often? is it like a monthly job, or a yearly one?

or a "oh shit my washing machine won't empty again I'd better do the filter thingy" one?

What filter thingy? Where's that then???

never!!!

DH does it

I do it when I realise that the dryer (washer/dryer) isn't drying obviously not often enough

echo what girl and boy said! I have no idea what or where it is

I know about the filter in my dryer but does every washing machine have a filter???

What filter thingy??

Mine doesn't have a filter as such - I only rummage around when it stops draining.

(Bosch are pretty good at not getting clogged up on the whole)

I didnt know washing machines had a filter

Where is it?

Weekly, but I have long hair and 2 cats so it seems to clog up quickly.

it looks like this but mine was hidden by a panel thingy

Sorry to burst your bubble squonk

thanks, cov

monthly along with dishwasher

squonk......I now and can do the filter I'll have you know.

I just choose not to do it.....

a panel thingy inside? or round the back?

i use a product called HG Service Engineer every quarter to keep hte machine in good working order.

mine was at the front. It didn't look like it was going to come off, but it just needed prying off with a screwdriver.

Squonk, have now examined washing machine, but can't see one, not even one covered by a panel.

i did once

Will have a look for mine tomorrow.

Although not sure I want to see it as both DD and I have long hair and we also have a moulting dog - bet it's going to be lurvely

girlandboy - what type of machine have you got? let's see if we can identify where yours is... you must have one

(I think)