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Washing machine drain pump filters: Samsung DC97-16991A vs LG 383EER2001A
When the coin trap cracks, the threads strip, or the handle / o-ring tears, you buy a replacement drain pump filter — not a new washer. Shoppers often order a “universal washer filter” without an OEM part number, or buy a Samsung trap for an LG front-loader (and the reverse). This page helps you tell Samsung DC97-16991A (genuine OEM coin trap for many WF front-loaders) from LG 383EER2001A (pump filter + cap for many WM / Kenmore front-loaders), confirm the full model number, clean first when you can, then reorder Amazon-available parts.
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Who needs this
- Samsung WF front-load owners whose DC97-16991A coin trap cracked, stripped, or lost its handle / o-ring
- LG / Kenmore WM front-load owners hunting 383EER2001A (or 5230ER3002A / MDJ65564201 crosses) after a bad seal or broken cap
- Anyone whose pump filter will not screw back in after cleaning (stripped threads = buy trigger)
- DIYers who drained the emergency hose into a bucket, cleaned the trap, and still need a replacement part
- Shoppers who ordered a “universal washer filter” that does not match Samsung or LG OEM numbers
How to choose (clean first, OEM number, brand family)
- Clean before you buy. Most “won’t drain” cases are a clogged trap, not a dead part. Open the front-bottom access panel, drain the emergency hose into a bucket, unscrew the filter, clear coins / lint / socks, then reinstall. Buy a replacement when the plastic is cracked, threads are stripped, or the o-ring / handle is torn.
- Confirm you have an accessible coin-trap door. Many front-loaders do; many top-load Samsungs do not. If there is no small square door near the floor, do not order a DC97-16991A-style trap for that machine.
- Read the washer model on the rating plate (door frame or rear) and any part number molded into the old filter / cap.
- Pick the family — Samsung and LG are not interchangeable by “coin trap” alone.
- Samsung DC97-16991A: genuine OEM drain pump filter / coin trap. Crosses: AP5586931, 2813211, PS4222025. Amazon examples: B08LHHMTFP (Samsung OEM), B0B3F8X3P1 (compatible OEM-number listing). Fits many Samsung WF front-loaders — confirm full model.
- LG 383EER2001A: pump filter + cap assembly. Crosses: AP4440367, 5230ER3002A, MDJ65564201, PS3522306. Amazon examples: B09LM4D9BY, B00HV9X6DG, B096VD6NKQ. Fits many LG / Kenmore front-loaders (WM* families) — confirm model.
- Watch “universal” listings. Prefer titles that list DC97-16991A or 383EER2001A (or a listed cross). Ignore “fits most washers” alone.
- Confirm Amazon listing crosses. Prefer OEM or titles that state the exact part number. PENDING_ASSOCIATES until a Tracking ID is configured.
Comparison criteria (what matters when shopping)
| Criterion | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Samsung WF (DC97-16991A) vs LG / Kenmore WM (383EER2001A) — not interchangeable. |
| OEM part number | DC97-16991A (Samsung) vs 383EER2001A (LG) — prefer listings that print the number, not “universal filter.” |
| Crosses | Samsung: AP5586931, 2813211, PS4222025. LG: AP4440367, 5230ER3002A, MDJ65564201, PS3522306. |
| Front-load vs top-load | Accessible bottom door = usually front-load coin trap. Many top-load Samsungs have no user-serviceable trap door. |
| Wrong-size traps | Samsung part on LG (or reverse); universal listing with no OEM number; buying a filter for a top-load that has none. |
| Buy vs clean | Clean first (bucket + emergency hose). Buy when cracked, stripped threads, or torn o-ring / handle. |
| Replace cadence | Clean when drain slows or error codes appear; replace the plastic part only when damaged. |
Common product paths (examples only)
These show up often in U.S. shopping. Verify the OEM number against your washer model before ordering.
| Product path | Notes |
|---|---|
| Samsung DC97-16991A OEM | Genuine Samsung drain pump filter / coin trap. Amazon example B08LHHMTFP. Crosses AP5586931 / 2813211 / PS4222025. PENDING_ASSOCIATES. |
| Samsung DC97-16991A compatible | Aftermarket listings that print the OEM number (e.g. B0B3F8X3P1-class). Confirm DC97-16991A — not a generic “washer filter.” |
| LG 383EER2001A filter + cap | Pump filter + cap assembly. Amazon examples B09LM4D9BY, B00HV9X6DG, B096VD6NKQ. Crosses AP4440367 / 5230ER3002A / MDJ65564201 / PS3522306. PENDING_ASSOCIATES. |
| LG 5230ER3002A / MDJ65564201 crosses | Same LG family path when listings use alternate OEM numbers — still not Samsung DC97-16991A. |
| Wrong-size trap: “universal washer filter” | Photos hide brand/thread differences. Prefer OEM numbers; Samsung ≠ LG. |
FAQ
Are Samsung and LG coin traps interchangeable?
No. DC97-16991A (Samsung) and 383EER2001A (LG) are different parts. Match brand and OEM number to your washer.
Do I need a new filter, or just a cleaning?
Usually cleaning. Drain the emergency hose into a bucket, unscrew the trap, clear debris, and reinstall. Buy only when the plastic is cracked, threads are stripped, or the o-ring / handle is torn.
Why won’t my pump filter screw back in?
Often misaligned threads or a missing o-ring after cleaning — or stripped plastic. If threads are gone, replace the filter (and sometimes the pump housing if the mating side is damaged).
My Samsung top-load has no filter door — what now?
Many top-load Samsungs have no user-accessible coin trap. Do not order a front-load DC97-16991A for those machines. Check the manual / model for service access.
What does “universal washer filter” mean on Amazon?
Often a listing that skips OEM numbers. Prefer titles that list DC97-16991A or 383EER2001A (or a listed cross).
How is this different from dryer lint filters or vacuum bags?
Those pages cover dryer lint screens and vacuum bags. This page is the small front-load washer drain pump filter (coin trap) behind the bottom access door.
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Samsung — DC97-16991A parts paths
OEM drain pump filter / coin trap for many WF front-loaders. Confirm full model on the rating plate. Search: Amazon search: Samsung DC97-16991A · Samsung Support
LG — 383EER2001A / 5230ER3002A parts paths
Pump filter + cap for many LG / Kenmore WM front-loaders. Confirm model and cross numbers. Search: Amazon search: LG 383EER2001A · LG Support
Samsung DC97-16991A on Amazon (PENDING_ASSOCIATES)
OEM and compatible listings that print DC97-16991A (examples B08LHHMTFP, B0B3F8X3P1-class). Confirm WF model fit. Search: Amazon search: DC97-16991A drain pump filter · Amazon search: Samsung washer coin trap filter
LG 383EER2001A on Amazon (PENDING_ASSOCIATES)
Filter + cap packs (examples B09LM4D9BY, B00HV9X6DG, B096VD6NKQ). Also search 5230ER3002A / MDJ65564201 crosses. Search: Amazon search: 383EER2001A washer filter · Amazon search: LG 5230ER3002A drain filter
Repair parts catalogs (cross-reference)
Useful for AP / PS crosses and model fitment charts — verify against your rating-plate model before ordering. Site: RepairClinic · PartSelect
Quick reorder checklist
- Confirm front-load with an accessible bottom coin-trap door (many top-loads have none)
- Clean first: drain emergency hose into a bucket, clear debris, reinstall
- Buy only if cracked, stripped threads, or torn o-ring / handle
- Match brand: Samsung DC97-16991A vs LG 383EER2001A — not interchangeable
- Confirm full washer model on the rating plate
- Prefer listings that print the OEM number (or a listed cross)
- Skip “universal washer filter” without OEM wording