Maintenance Guides / Plumbing & Water

Replace whole-house water filter cartridge

Difficulty: easyTime: 20 minsEst. Cost: $10 - $40

Why it matters

An expired filter cartridge stops removing contaminants and can become a bacterial breeding ground. Your water may look clean but be less safe than unfiltered tap water.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Turn off the water supply to the filter.

  • 2

    Use the filter wrench to remove the housing.

  • 3

    Remove the old cartridge and rinse the housing.

  • 4

    Insert the new cartridge and hand-tighten the housing.

  • 5

    Turn on the water and check for leaks.