how-to-install
Before you start
No tools needed, and the whole job takes about a minute. You don't need to turn off the water supply — the fridge shuts the line off automatically when you remove the old filter.
Keep a towel nearby. A small amount of water is normally trapped in the old filter and can drip as you pull it out.
1. Find the filter
Depending on the model, it sits in one of three places:
- Inside the fridge, top right — a cylinder in the ceiling of the compartment
- Inside the fridge, in the top left corner — often behind a small flip-down door
- Bottom front grille — behind the kick plate below the doors
2. Remove the old filter
Most filters either twist a quarter turn counter-clockwise and pull out, or push in and release. If yours has a cover, open it first. Don't force it — if it won't move, check whether there's a release button next to it.
3. Fit the new one
Take off the protective caps. Line the new filter up the same way the old one came out, push it in fully, and twist a quarter turn clockwise until it seats. You should feel it lock.
Write today's date on the label. There's a space on the filter for exactly this, and it's the easiest way to know when six months are up.
4. Flush the line
This step matters. Run 2 to 3 gallons of water through the dispenser — roughly 4 to 5 minutes — discarding the water as you go.
Flushing clears trapped air and loose carbon dust from the new filter. Skip it and the first few glasses will taste odd and look cloudy.
If your fridge has an ice maker, throw away the first two batches of ice as well.
5. Reset the filter indicator
Most refrigerators have a filter light that needs resetting manually. It's usually a button marked Filter, Reset or Water Filter, held for about 3 seconds until the light changes. Check your fridge's manual if you can't find it.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Water flow is slow | Air still in the line — keep flushing. If it persists past a few gallons, the filter may not be fully seated. |
| Filter won't go in | Usually the wrong part. Check the part number on the box against your old filter. |
| Leaking around the filter | Not seated fully. Remove it and refit, making sure it locks. |
| Filter light stayed on | The indicator needs a manual reset — see step 5. |
| Water tastes off | Needs more flushing. Run another gallon through. |
How often to replace
Every 6 months, which is the manufacturer's own recommendation. Replace sooner if flow slows noticeably or the taste changes — households using a lot of ice and cold water often get there earlier.
If you'd rather not track it, our auto-refill option sends the same filter every 6 months at a lower price.
Still stuck?
Email support@refrigeratorwaterfilter.co with your refrigerator's model number and we'll help. The model number is on a sticker inside the fridge — usually the left wall, the ceiling, or behind the crisper drawers.