How do you replace water filter on whirlpool refrigerator

Water filters help to keep the water from your fridge or the ice taste good and make it clean. Whirlpool recommends that you replace them every 6 months to ensure they do their jobs properly.

If you need to replace a Whirlpool refrigerator water filter, simply follow our step-by-step instructions in this article. Thankfully, it’s a pretty simple process and doesn’t take long to do.

This guide covers most major models of Whirlpool refrigerators, including:

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If you don’t have a replacement water filter already, your first job will be to go and buy the correct filter, or you can order them online from various retailers.

Once you have the correct replacement water filter, you can replace it by following these steps:

Step 1 – Locate Your Water Filter

Depending on what model of Whirlpool refrigerator that you have, it will either be located in the grille at the bottom of your fridge or inside the refrigerator up in the right-hand side back corner. If you’re unsure, check your user manual. 

Step 2 – Get Prepared

• To avoid water spilling on the floor it’s a good idea to place a towel down underneath the filter in your fridge or on the floor if it’s located outside of the fridge.
• You should also remove any food or other items out of the fridge so that you can access the water filter and safely remove it.
• If your Whirlpool refrigerator has an ice maker, turn it off while you’re replacing the water filter.
• You may also need to turn the water supply off if your fridge doesn’t automatically turn the water off when you remove the water filter (most newer models of Whirlpool refrigerators have this feature).
• Since you won’t come into contact with any electrical components you don’t need to turn the power off to change the water filter.

Step 3 – Remove the Old Filter

• If the filter is located in the grille, you can remove the filter by pressing down on the button on the left of the filter, and you should then be able to pull the filter out. If your filter doesn’t have a button on it, you can remove it by turning it counterclockwise, and this should release it, and it will come out. Sometimes you need to push it in as you turn it to release it.
• If your model of Whirlpool refrigerator has a filter inside of the fridge, you will first need to remove the cover off it, or in some models, you simply push it up. Once the cover is removed, you simply need to push the button on it and pull it out, or if it doesn’t have a button, push the filter and turn it counterclockwise until it becomes loose and then you can remove it.
• Sometimes the filter can be quite hard to remove; if you’re having trouble, simply press it in harder, and this should loosen it up so that it can come out.
• Hopefully, at this point, you have successfully removed the old filter!

Step 4 – Install the New Filter

• Some models will have a cap on the filter that needs to be removed from the old one and screwed onto the new filter.
• Place the new filter into place, and then, depending on your specific model, you will either have to push it in and turn it clockwise until it is securely in place, or if it has a button, you simply need to click it into place.
• When installing the new filter, always make sure it is placed exactly how the old one was. 
• Make sure that you double-check that it is firmly in place to avoid any water leaks occurring.
• You should now have successfully installed your new water filter!

Step 5 – Flush Out the Water

• You need to flush out the water in your refrigerator to get rid of the old, tainted water. According to Whirlpool, you need to drain about 4 gallons of water before you drink the water after you install a new filter.
• Once you have successfully flushed out the water, you can turn the ice maker back on and the water back on if you turned it off. You can now enjoy a fresh glass of water!
• Finally, on some models of Whirlpool refrigerators, there is a water filter button that lights up when the filter needs to be changed. If your fridge has one, you’ll need to press it to reset it.

Whirlpool refrigerator water filters should be replaced every six months. If you leave it longer than this, then water from the refrigerator will start to taste funny and look murky, ice will begin to smell, and you may notice black specks in the water. A water filter that needs replacing can also affect the water flow, causing water to slowly trickle out and smaller blocks of ice to be produced.

Replacing your Whirlpool refrigerator’s water filter is a reasonably simple process that should not require any tools or specialist knowledge. However, you will need to ensure you get the correct replacement water filter that matches your refrigerator’s model. If you try to install the wrong water filter, it will likely not connect up with your refrigerator’s water line. Identifying the part number, which should be printed on the old water filter, will help ensure you get the correct replacement water filter.

Step 1: Locate Your Water Filter

The location of your Whirlpool refrigerator’s water filter depends on your specific model. Depending on the model, the water filter will be located either in the grille at the base of the refrigerator or inside the refrigerator in the upper right back corner. Check your refrigerator’s manual for the water filter’s location if you are unable to locate it.

Step 2: Preparation

When you change the water filter, there may be a little water spillage, so put down a towel before removing the filter. If the filter is located inside the refrigerator, you may also want to remove food or beverages that may get in the way.

If your refrigerator has an ice maker, turn it off while replacing the water filter, as water may spill out if the ice maker makes ice while the filter is being replaced. On some older models, you may need to turn off the water supply to the refrigerator before replacing the filter to avoid water spillage. However, for the majority of refrigerators, this step should not be required, as the water supply will shut off automatically when you remove the filter. Changing the water filter should not require access to any electrical components, so it should be safe to change the filter without disconnecting the power.

Step 3: Remove the Water Filter

If the water filter is located in the grille of your refrigerator, you should be able to press firmly on the button located to the left of the filter, which should release the old filter. If your refrigerator model does not have a button to push, turning the filter a quarter turn counterclockwise should release it. Depending on the model, you may also need to push in on the filter while turning it to release the old filter.

If the water filter is located inside the refrigerator, it likely has a cover over it. You will need to either release the tab to pull the water filter cover down, lift the water filter cover, or push on the water filter cover to access the filter. Once you have accessed the filter, pushing it in and/or turning the old filter counterclockwise should release it from the refrigerator.

Once released, you should be able to pull the old water filter out of the refrigerator. If you are having trouble removing the water filter, try pressing more firmly on the release button, as sometimes the button can stick, and/or apply more pressure when turning the filter.

Step 4: Install the New Filter

Most Whirlpool refrigerators with the water filter located in the grille feature a color-keyed cap that must be unscrewed from the old filter and screwed on to the new filter. If you have this type of filter, make sure you have transferred the cap to the new water filter before proceeding.

Installing the new water filter should be an easy task. Replace the old filter with the new filter, sliding it into the water filter slot. Depending on the model, you may need to turn the new filter clockwise or simply push it straight in until you hear a click and it locks into place. Make sure to install the new filter facing the same way as the previous filter. If the water filter has arrows on it, make sure to line them up when you install the new filter.

Make sure that the filter is locked in place and/or the water filter cover is closed before proceeding.

Step 5: Flush Out the System

Before drinking the water, you need to run water through the system to clean it out and remove any carbon fines as well as any trapped air. Whirlpool recommends four gallons of water go through the system after the filter has been replaced. If you have a one-gallon jug, fill it up four times and pour the water out.

Once you have flushed the system out, you can now enjoy a well-deserved glass of brand-new filtered water. If your refrigerator has a “change filter” light, press the button on your refrigerator to reset it. If you turned off the water supply before installing the filter, remember to turn it back on now that the new filter is installed.

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