Whirlpool Dryer lint screen / lint filter WP53-0701, Replaces 53-0172, 53-0701, 53-0107

OEM dryer lint screen/filter with a white plastic frame and two side guides. It traps lint and debris from dryer exhaust air and should be replaced if damaged or torn.

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Common Symptoms

• Lint remains on clothing when the screen is damaged or ineffective
• Dryer takes longer to dry when the screen is clogged or airflow is restricted
• Dryer does not dry properly when the lint screen is obstructed

Check Before Replacing

• Remove the screen and visually inspect the white plastic frame, mesh, and side guides for cracks, tears, holes, or warping.
• Check that the screen seats fully in its housing and that the side guides are intact.
• Clean accumulated lint from the screen before testing airflow or evaluating drying performance.
• Compare the replacement screen’s frame shape and side-guide arrangement with the removed screen before installation.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool OEM dryer lint screen/filter
• White plastic frame
• Two side guides, each approximately 3/8 inch wide
• Designed to trap lint and debris from dryer exhaust air
• Approximately 15 inches wide by 6 inches high according to retailer-published specifications

Installation Notes

• Follow the dryer owner's manual for installation guidance.
• Remove the old screen and install the replacement in the same lint-screen housing, ensuring it is fully seated.
• Confirm that the replacement’s side guides align with the housing before operating the dryer.
• Disconnect power before servicing the appliance when required by the owner's manual or applicable safety instructions.

Verified Compatible Models

ADE20K3CKDW, ADE20K3W, ADE20K4W, ADE20L4W, ADE20M3V, ADE25K3W, ADE26K3W, DE18F2WW, DE20F5, DE20F5WW, DE20F8, DE20F8AM, DE20F8HW, DE20F8WW, DG18F2WN

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.