Niches / Dryer lint filter replacements
Size / fit replacement
Dryer lint screens: WP33001003 vs WP33001808 (and common wrong-size traps)
When the mesh tears or the frame warps, you buy a replacement lint screen — not a service call. Shoppers often order “Maytag / Whirlpool lint filter” by brand look-alike and get a screen that is too tall, too shallow, or from a different slot family. This page helps you match 33001003 / WP33001003 (symmetrical ~12¾" × ~10") and WP33001808 / 33001808 (~12½" × ~7½", different depth) to the model on the dryer door sticker and the old part number, then reorder Amazon-available screens.
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Who needs this
- Whirlpool / Maytag / Kenmore dryer owners whose front lint mesh is torn, melted, or warped
- Anyone who ordered a “universal Maytag lint screen” that sits too high or too shallow in the slot
- Shoppers comparing WP33001003 vs WP33001808 after reading mixed Amazon titles
- People who clean the screen every load but need a new part when the frame or mesh is damaged (fire / efficiency risk)
- DIYers measuring an old screen and matching OEM crosses (DE529, 306665, AP6007914, etc.)
How to choose (measure, model, part number, when to replace)
- Measure the old screen L×W×depth (and note whether the top is rounded or flat). Write the numbers before you throw the torn screen away.
- Read the dryer model on the door sticker / rating plate and any part number molded or printed on the old screen.
- Pick the family — WP33001003 and WP33001808 are not interchangeable by “Maytag lint filter” alone.
- WP33001003 / 33001003 family: common symmetrical front screen roughly 12¾" wide × ~10" high (listings also cite ~12½×9⅞ or 13×10¼ with rounded top). Often marked “FRONT clean before loading.” Crosses include DE529, AP6007914, PS11741039, 306665, 306666. Strong Amazon aftermarket presence.
- WP33001808 / 33001808 family: roughly 12½" × ~7½" with a different depth / height profile — used on other Maytag / Neptune-adjacent models. Do not substitute a taller WP33001003 into this slot (or the reverse).
- Watch longer / oversized traps. 339392 (~17⅝" × ~7⅛" screen class) and DE526 (~22.25" × 8") serve different dryer openings. Brand look-alike listings can mix these in related products.
- Clean every load; replace the part when damaged. Cleaning the mesh each cycle is maintenance. Buying a new screen is for torn mesh, warped frames, or missing seals that let lint bypass into the duct (efficiency and fire risk).
- Confirm Amazon listing crosses. Prefer titles that list your exact OEM number (WP33001003 or WP33001808). Ignore “fits Whirlpool / Maytag” alone.
Comparison criteria (what matters when shopping)
| Criterion | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Exact model | Door sticker / rating-plate model (Maytag / Whirlpool / Kenmore series), not “Maytag dryer” alone. |
| Part family | WP33001003 / 33001003 / DE529-class vs WP33001808 / 33001808 — different height and depth. |
| Measured size | L×W×depth of the old screen; note rounded vs flat top and “FRONT” marking if present. |
| Wrong-size traps | 339392 (~17⅝" class) and DE526 (~22.25" × 8") — longer overall; will not fit a WP33001003 slot. |
| OEM vs aftermarket | OEM Whirlpool/Maytag screens; Amazon aftermarket multipacks often list WP33001003 / AP6007914 in the title — confirm the cross. |
| Mesh / frame condition | Torn mesh, melted plastic, or warped frame → replace the part; cleaning alone will not restore capture. |
| Replace cadence | Years between buys if undamaged; buy when torn/warped. Clean every load regardless. |
Common product paths (examples only)
These show up often in U.S. shopping. Verify model + part against your dryer before ordering.
| Product path | Notes |
|---|---|
| Whirlpool / Maytag WP33001003 / 33001003 | OEM-style symmetrical front lint screen (~12¾" × ~10"); “FRONT clean before loading” marking on many units. |
| Crosses: DE529, AP6007914, PS11741039, 306665 / 306666 | Common catalog / aftermarket crosses for the same WP33001003 family — useful Amazon / parts-site search terms. |
| Aftermarket “fits WP33001003” screens | Amazon paths (e.g. B07P2VVCB4 / B071D554S1-class and similar titles); confirm dimensions and OEM cross in the listing. PENDING_ASSOCIATES. |
| WP33001808 / 33001808 | Separate ~12½" × ~7½" family (different depth) for other Maytag / Neptune-adjacent models — not a drop-in for WP33001003. |
| 339392 (wrong-size trap) | ~17⅝" screen class / longer overall — different opening; do not order by brand look-alike. |
| DE526 (wrong-size trap) | ~22.25" × 8" oversized screen — not for WP33001003 / WP33001808 slots. |
FAQ
Is WP33001003 the same as WP33001808?
No. Different height and depth profiles. WP33001003 is the taller symmetrical ~12¾" × ~10" front screen; WP33001808 is roughly 12½" × ~7½". Wrong depth = poor lint capture or a bad fit.
Why did my “Maytag lint filter” not fit?
Many Amazon titles say Maytag / Whirlpool without the exact part. Longer traps (339392, DE526) and the shorter WP33001808 family look similar in photos. Measure L×W×depth and match the old part number.
Do I need to replace the screen if I clean it every load?
Cleaning every load is required. Replace the part when mesh is torn, melted, or the frame is warped — lint can bypass into the duct and raise fire / efficiency risk.
What do DE529 and 306665 mean?
Common crosses / older numbers in the WP33001003 family. Listings that include those crosses are often the same screen shape — still verify width, height, and your model chart.
How is this different from refrigerator water filters?
Fridge pages cover dispenser cartridges. This page is for dryer lint screens / traps you pull from the dryer opening — a size/fit replacement part, not a water filter.
Starter list of real products, brands, and resources
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Whirlpool — parts / support
Use official parts lookup with your exact dryer model before assuming WP33001003. Site: Whirlpool parts
Maytag — parts / support
Official parts and manuals; search your model for the listed lint screen. Site: Maytag parts
WP33001003 / 33001003 on Amazon (PENDING_ASSOCIATES)
Search paths for OEM and compatible symmetrical front lint screens (~12¾" × ~10"). Confirm crosses DE529 / AP6007914. Search: Amazon search: WP33001003 lint screen · Amazon search: 33001003 dryer lint filter
WP33001808 / 33001808 on Amazon (PENDING_ASSOCIATES)
Separate shorter / different-depth family — confirm your model chart before ordering. Search: Amazon search: WP33001808 lint screen · Amazon search: 33001808 dryer lint filter
Avoid look-alike long screens (reference only)
If your old screen is ~12¾" × ~10", do not order 339392 (~17⅝") or DE526 (~22.25" × 8") by brand name alone. Search (to compare listings carefully): Amazon search: 339392 lint screen · Amazon search: DE526 lint screen
Quick reorder checklist
- Measure old screen L×W×depth (and note rounded top / “FRONT” mark)
- Write dryer model from the door sticker
- Read old part number if visible (WP33001003, 33001003, WP33001808, etc.)
- ~12¾" × ~10" symmetrical → often WP33001003 / DE529 / 306665 family
- ~12½" × ~7½" different depth → often WP33001808 — not WP33001003
- Skip 339392 / DE526 unless your measured length matches those longer openings
- Replace when mesh torn or frame warped; clean every load either way