Westinghouse dryer filters
Which lint filter or foam filter each of the 7 Westinghouse dryers sold in Australia takes, with dated prices from 4 Australian sellers.
Most take the 8588074539053 (5 of 7 models), from $65.99. Check yours below.
Electrolux / Westinghouse fluff filter assembly, grey 8588074539053takes 8588074539053
Electrolux / Westinghouse vented dryer lint filter assembly 140176012023takes 140176012023
Electrolux / Westinghouse / AEG fluff filter assembly, white 8588074539012takes 8588074539012
How to change your Westinghouse dryer filter
Steps for the Electrolux / Westinghouse fluff filter assembly, grey 8588074539053 (8588074539053), the filter 6 Westinghouse models take.
No clear video for this filter yet. The steps cover it.
- 1Open the door and pull the filter up out of the door opening.
- 2Push the hook to open the filter.
- 3Gather the lint by hand from both inside parts of the filter and put it in the bin. Electrolux says not to wash this filter with water, so the fibres stay out of the drain.
- 4If needed, clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner, then close it.
- 5If needed, vacuum lint from the filter socket and its gasket, then put the filter back in the socket. Never run the dryer without the filter.
Different steps for Electrolux / Westinghouse vented dryer lint filter assembly 140176012023
Clear the filter warning
No reset needed. Some models show a reminder to clean the filter; it clears when the door is closed and a new programme starts.
Common questions
- What happens if I don't change the filter?
- Lint gets past a torn filter into the condenser or heat pump, airflow drops and each load takes longer to dry.
- How do I clear the filter warning on a Westinghouse dryer?
- No reset needed. Some models show a reminder to clean the filter; it clears when the door is closed and a new programme starts.
All 7 Westinghouse dryers we list, A to Z
Brand names describe compatibility only; FitMatch is independent of Westinghouse. Fitment sources are recorded on every model page.