Simple cleaning and maintenance of the filter can solve or prevent many minor washing machine faults. A clogged filter can cause your washing machine to: Vibrate and make loud noises. Take longer to complete a cycle. Stop randomly during a cycle. Make your laundry come out too wet. It is essential that you regularly clean this filter, as it will collect everything from lint to hair, coins, tissues and more. To clean the filter, simply open the hatch and rid the filter of ever