Yes, I am concerned as to whether that auger actually filters lint like the old-fashioned models used to do or whether it just pulls lint from the tub and flushes it down the drain. I have asked every retailer and even sellers on ******** who have it for sale and no one ever answers.

I contacted someone at APP and they were unsure if the auger was compatible and did not know about how it filters lint -- they actually encouraged me to post a message in the forum, so that's why I am here! I miss the days when professionals really had answers and made it a point to know their products . . .

What is really baffling is that they eliminated the old style lint filters from machines, or don't even offer them as an option. I've read that the companies don't feel they're necessary anymore because "all the lint will be removed and efficiently flowed down the drain". That's great, but do they see what comes out of a load of acrylic rugs or dog beds? I've seen handfuls of dog hair and yarn stuff into my wire-mesh strainer after a couple loads. My drain pipes can't handle that stuff.

Thanks for the insight. I think you're right, the only option is to have some sort of filter "downstream" -- I found something called the Filtrol 160 which would work, but it seems very clunky and not without its shortcomings, though it does appear to do the job. It's also very expensive, considering what it is. But I see little alternative, unless I want to have my drains rootered every couple of years at great expense . . .

Actually, I JUST found this product -- it's so inexpensive, I think I'll give it a shot and see if it helps:

http://www.********************...tID=541811&PPStack=1