Lint traps for washers?
 

H Never had a washer till now, and the installer said to get a lint trap. Jus

H what is a lint trap and where does it go?

It's a mesh thing about 6" long that attaches to the end of the outlet
hose of the washer. It, ummm... traps the lint, preventing it from
clogging the work sink the washer is being drained in to. (A little
still escapes.) (Here the washer drains into a big sink in the
basement; I don't think one is necessary if it drains directly into a
pipe.)

The lint trap is available in the laundry aisle of your supermarket,
in a small box. Should last for months -- just keep an eye on it and
you'll know when it's time to replace.

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I've had the odd sock come out the discharge hose and plug up the
drain. I thought it was just because the washer was 20 years old, but
I bought a new Kenmore and it does the same thing.

I've never had much luck with lint traps or pantyhose--just slipps off
or gets clogged up quickly.

I have had good luck with a eavestrough gutter strainer stuck into the
laundry tub drain. I take it out and clean it every few weeks. I've
never had the tub overflow since I put it in 3 years ago!!

Mr Fixit eh