Maintenance Guides / Appliances

Replace refrigerator inline water filter

Difficulty: easyTime: 15 minsEst. Cost: $15 - $35

Why it matters

Clogged inline filters reduce flow and filter effectiveness; users forget this separate from built-in filters.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Locate the inline water filter (usually in cabinet near fridge).

  • 2

    Turn off the water supply valve.

  • 3

    Place a bucket to catch residual water.

  • 4

    Unscrew the filter cartridge counterclockwise.

  • 5

    Install the new filter hand-tight clockwise.

  • 6

    Turn water back on and run 30 seconds to purge.