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Quick answer: An Esatto washing machine lint filter (fluff filter) catches lint before it reaches the pump or the heater. The first sign of failure is usually this: the filter frame is cracked, the mesh is torn or the handle has snapped. Replacement lint filters for Esatto washing machines run about $10–30; a filter is a few dollars and five minutes. Match the full model number on your Esatto sticker (8KG10KG, ETL6, ETLW100B, ETLW55 and more) against the listing title before you order.
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Fit check: the model number on your sticker must appear in the listing title — the badge on the front is not enough. All washing machine parts · Not listed? Send us the model number and we match it before you pay.
Last updated October 2026
What the lint filter does on an Esatto washing machine
The lint filter catches lint before it reaches the pump or the heater. On Esatto washing machines sold in Australia the same part is shared across model families, which is why one listing covers several model numbers, and why two lint filters that look alike are not interchangeable: the width, the depth and the clip position differ between families. The full model number on your sticker settles it.
Pull the plug before you reach into the slot.
Symptoms of a failed Esatto lint filter
| What you see | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| The filter frame is cracked, the mesh is torn or the handle has snapped | Lint passes straight through to the pump, heater or vent |
| Clothes come out covered in fluff | The filter is not seating, or the mesh is torn |
| A dryer takes two cycles to dry a normal load | Airflow is choked by a blocked or missing filter |
| A washer leaves grey lint on dark loads | The filter mesh is blocked or torn |
Is it really the lint filter?
A blocked filter looks like a dead heater or a slow pump, and that is the first thing to rule out. Pull the filter, rinse it under a tap with a soft brush, let it dry and put it back before you blame anything else. Then look at the filter itself in good light: a hairline crack across the frame, a torn or stretched mesh, a snapped handle or a warped edge that stops it sitting flat all mean lint is getting past it. Only a filter that is physically broken, warped so it will not seat, or missing altogether needs replacing. On a washer, also check the pump filter at the bottom front: a blocked pump filter gives the same grey-lint symptom as a torn lint filter.
Where is the model sticker on an Esatto washing machine
Inside the door opening, on the rim, or behind the detergent drawer. Write the full code down, letters and numbers, or photograph it: the suffix matters, and the badge on the front of the machine is not enough. Our Esatto model number guide has photos of each spot.
Which Esatto lint filter is listed for your model
One row per model number as it appears on the sticker. The part column is the listing title, which names every model that listing covers.
8KG10KG
ETL6
ETLW55
ETLW55B
ETLW70BModel not in the table? Send us the full model number and we check the lint filter against it before you pay.
Before you order an Esatto lint filter
Filters are sized to the slot, not to the badge, so two machines of the same brand and different capacity can take different filters. Measure the old one across the top if the model number on the sticker has worn off, and compare it with the dimensions in the listing. Check whether the listing is the mesh insert alone or the complete frame with the grille: some models sell them separately and a bare mesh will not clip into a broken frame. If the model number on your sticker is not in any listing title, send it to us before you order rather than buying the nearest match.
Replacing the lint filter: the job in order
- Pull the plug.
- Pull the old filter out of its slot; note which way round it sits.
- Clean the slot and the duct behind it with a vacuum; lint collects there too.
- Push the new filter home until it sits flush.
- Run a short cycle and check for fluff on the load.
DIY or a repairer?
For most people this is a DIY job: a filter is a few dollars and five minutes. A repairer’s call-out in Australia is in the $100–165 band before the part, so the saving is the labour. Use a licensed repairer if the appliance is hard-wired, if you find burnt or melted wiring, if gas or sealed refrigerant is involved, or if the new part does not cure the fault, because the next suspect is usually the control board and that is fitted after diagnosis, not before.
Frequently asked questions
The new filter does not seat flush. Is it the wrong one?
Check the slot for packed lint first; a few millimetres of compressed fluff stops the filter sitting down. If the slot is clean and the filter still rocks, check the full model number on your sticker against the listing title: filters for sibling models differ by a few millimetres.
How often should I clean it?
Every load on a dryer, every month on a washer. A clean filter is the simplest thing you can do for a machine, and it keeps the pump and the heater out of trouble.
Is it the same filter across the range?
No. Match the full model number on your sticker against the listing title; filters that look alike differ in width and clip position.
Can I run the machine without it?
You can, and you will be buying a pump or a heater next. Install the filter.
Do I need a repairer?
No. A filter slides out and the new one slides in.
The filter is clean but the dryer still takes two cycles. What next?
Check the vent hose and the outlet grille at the back; a crushed or lint-packed vent chokes airflow just as a blocked filter does. On a condenser dryer, pull the condenser out and rinse it too. If both are clear and the drum is warm, the thermostat or the element is next.
Can I patch a torn mesh?
Not for long. Tape and glue let go in the heat and end up in the pump or the duct. A filter is a small part; replace it.
How fast does a Esatto lint filter arrive?
Parts in stock in Sydney are dispatched the day you order when it’s in by 12pm Sydney time, with $10.60 flat delivery Australia-wide and free delivery over $149. Most of Australia sees the part within a few business days.
Get the right lint filter first time
Photograph the sticker, match the full model number against the listing title, and if anything is unclear send us the code. In stock in Sydney and dispatched the day you order when it’s in by 12pm Sydney time. Browse all washing machine parts or the brand shelves.
Disclaimer: this article is general information only and is provided without warranty of any kind. Appliance designs vary between models and production runs — always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, switch off and unplug the appliance before starting any work, and confirm parts against the model number on your appliance’s model sticker. Any repair is undertaken at your own risk and Oz Appliance Spares accepts no liability for injury, loss or damage arising from work performed after reading this guide, to the maximum extent permitted by law. If in doubt, use a qualified technician.
