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Whirlpool Dryer Lint Filter Parts — Models & Compatibility

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Series

WED/WGD 5000-9000 Series, Maytag Maxima/Bravos, Kenmore Elite 110

Models covered

200+

Price range

$40.99

W10120998 W10120998 Dryer Lint Filter Compatible with Whirlpool Maytag Kenmore KitchenAid Amana, Replaces AP3967919 PS1491676 8066170 W10049370 W10596627

If your Whirlpool dryer is leaving lint on clothes, taking longer to dry loads, or showing a clogged filter indicator, you're in the right place. This hub covers the W10120998 lint filter assembly — the most common replacement part for modern Whirlpool, Maytag, and Kenmore Elite dryers manufactured after 2008.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Check your dryer's model number before ordering. You'll find it on a label inside the door opening or on the back panel near the power cord. This W10120998 filter fits over 200 Whirlpool-manufactured models, including the popular 8000, 7000, and 6000 series dryers.

Look for model numbers starting with WED (Whirlpool electric), WGD (Whirlpool gas), MED (Maytag electric), or MGD (Maytag gas). If your model starts with 110 (like 110.67812700), that's a Kenmore unit built by Whirlpool — this filter will work.

About This Replacement Part

The W10120998 is a complete lint screen assembly with the plastic frame and metal mesh already attached. You're not just getting the screen — the entire housing is included, which matters because the mounting tabs wear out over time and cause the filter to fit loosely or fall into the drum.

This part replaces several older numbers: AP3967919, PS1491676, 8066170, W10049370, and W10596627. If you're replacing a filter that's cracked along the edges, has bent tabs, or no longer clicks securely into place, this is your fix. The mesh itself doesn't need replacing often — it's usually the frame that fails first.

Compatible Model Series

This filter works across multiple Whirlpool family brands:

Whirlpool WED/WGD Series: 8900, 8800, 8600, 8300, 8000, 7800, 7300, 7120, 6120, 5600, and 9000 series dryers
Maytag MED/MGD Series: Maxima, Centennial, and Bravos models from 2008-present
Kenmore Elite: 110.6xxxx and 110.7xxxx models manufactured by Whirlpool
KitchenAid KEDS/KGDS Series: Architect and Superba dryers
Amana NED/NGD Series: Select 2010-newer models

How to Verify Compatibility

Don't guess. Pull out your current lint filter and check the part number stamped on the plastic frame. If it matches any of these numbers, W10120998 is your replacement: 8066170, W10049370, W10596627, PS1491676, or AP3967919.

Can't find a number on the filter? Measure it. This assembly is approximately 13 inches long and 6 inches wide. If your current filter matches those dimensions and you own a front-load Whirlpool-brand dryer made after 2005, you're good to go.

Why This Part Fails

Lint filters crack for three reasons: you're yanking them out at an angle instead of pulling straight up, you're cleaning them with a brush that's too stiff and scratching the plastic, or the dryer runs so hot that the frame warps over time. Once the plastic cracks near the mounting tabs, the filter won't stay in place — and a loose filter lets lint bypass the screen entirely.

Installation Notes

This is a direct swap — no tools required. Pull the old filter straight out, slide the new one straight in until it clicks. Don't force it at an angle or you'll crack the new frame before you even start a load.

Here's what most people miss: clean the filter cavity before installing the new screen. Use a vacuum hose to pull out the lint that's accumulated in the slot. That buildup reduces airflow and makes your dryer work harder, which shortens the life of your new filter.

Price and Availability

At $40.99, this is the factory-spec replacement. You'll find cheaper aftermarket versions online, but they use thinner plastic that cracks within months. Whirlpool redesigned this part in 2008 specifically to fix cracking problems with older filters — don't downgrade to save five bucks.