Maintenance Guides / Kitchen Appliances

Replace refrigerator water filter

Difficulty: easyTime: 10 minsEst. Cost: $20 - $60

Why it matters

Refrigerator filters reduce chlorine, sediment, and some contaminants. After 6 months, filter capacity is exhausted — and a clogged filter can restrict water flow to the ice maker, causing it to produce small or misshapen cubes.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Locate the filter (usually inside the fridge compartment in the upper right, or in the base grille).

  • 2

    Push the eject button or twist counterclockwise to remove.

  • 3

    Insert the new filter and push or twist to lock.

  • 4

    Run 2–3 gallons of water through the dispenser to flush the new filter.

  • 5

    Reset the filter indicator light.