Does a top load washer have a filter that needs to be cleaned?

Does a top load washer have a filter that needs to be cleaned, yes, most top load washers including Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, and Maytag have at least one filter that requires periodic cleaning to maintain performance and prevent odor, poor drainage, and lint redeposit on clothes. There are typically two types of filters in top loaders. First is lint filter or magic filter located inside the drum at the top rim or near the agitator, which collects lint, hair, and fibers during wash, and should be cleaned after every load or weekly by pulling out the filter and removing lint. Second is drain pump filter located at the bottom of washer behind access panel, which traps coins, buttons, small socks, and debris from drain pump, and should be cleaned every month or every 40 washes or when you see error code like 5C or ND not draining. Some newer models have self cleaning filter that automatically flushes lint but still needs occasional cleaning. Not cleaning filters causes washer not to drain, not to spin, foul smell, and unbalanced errors. So yes top load washers have filters that need cleaning regularly.