Does frigidare washer model fafw3801w3 have pump filter

You may need to remove the front panel like on my Frigidare washer. Removing the retaining spring ring holding the seal may be tricky.
I learned from watching a repairman do it.

My filter got clogged because the drum impellers tend to break a piece and let change and stuff go to the filter.

Remove the back cover and later the drum drain pipe. If a filter is present, dismantle and clean out. Most often the cause is a object that that is hindering the operation of the spinning pump. Dismantle and clean the pump.

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heatman101

There is no lint trap on this washer. There is a filter in the hose that goes from the tub to the pump that occasionally will get plugged with lint, but it is not designed to be regularly cleaned. During normal usage, the lint is designed to be pumped out with the water.

Kelly

error code 20 is a drainage issue,check the drainage pipe at the back of the machine if its kinked or blocked,also check the pump filter behind the front panel underneath the drum at the front of the machine if its clogged,unclogge. if after you unblock the drain pipe and clean the pump the problem still persists then the pump is bad,if you cant do it your self you can get a tech to clean it for you.hope this helps

I'm not sure if the heavy load had anything to do with it or not. this unit has a remote pump, which means the pump doesn't run off of the main belt . It actually has a motor of it's own. Basically you would have to remove the front access panel, of course unplug from power, make sure the pump will turn. with the power off you can rotate the cooling fins on the pump motor. if it turns freely then you would have to determine if the pump motor is getting power. If it is getting power then you need to replace the motor.

clean the pump and also make sure that the pump motor is powered during draining

You really don't have to take a panel off, depending on your washer model. All you would have to do, is flip the washer over on its side and check underneath.

check to make sure you have removed all the shipping braces

Sounds like the dispenser is leaking somehow, there is no filter that would cause it to leak. Remove lid of washer by screws on back lip and inspect during fill to see where leak is.