How to Change Your Frigidaire Refrigerator Water Filter

Not all Frigidaire refrigerators have water filters. But if yours features a water dispenser or an ice maker, then there’s a high chance that it has a water filter.

To change the water filter in your Frigidaire refrigerator all you need to do is:

1. Turn off the ice maker/dispenser 

2. Remove the old filter

3. Install a new water filter and finally, 

4. Flush the new water filter  

But that’s not all there is to know when it comes to changing the water filter in your refrigerator. 

This is why in this article, we will explain what a water filter is, why it is important, types of water filters, detailed steps on how to change the water filter in your Frigidaire refrigerator, and how often the water filter needs to be changed.

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What is a Refrigerator Water Filter?

By now, you may already know that the water that flows through your waterline isn’t always clean. This is why it is not advisable to drink tap water directly. 

Moreover, because tap water usually contains microorganisms that may threaten the health of the consumers, running tap water directly to your refrigerator’s ice maker or water dispenser may be risky.

But this is where the water filter comes in.

To prevent infections and poisoning due to chemicals and harmful microbes, refrigerators with water and ice dispensers come with water filters.

These water filters are responsible for removing contaminants from the water that flows from the tap to the refrigerator dispensers. 

That being said, refrigerator water filters also vary with size. There are those with small micron ratings that are designed to deal with small microbes and contaminants. 

So, you may want to think about getting refrigerator water filters with smaller micron ratings. 

However, before we get into how to change the water filter, it is also important to note that water filters in Frigidaire refrigerators vary with location, depending on the model.

In the next section, we will let you in on the possible locations where your Frigidaire water filter may be and how to find it. 

Check out this video to learn how to change the Frigidaire WF2CB PureSource2 Refrigerator Water Filter:

 

Types of Water Filter 

Your Frigidaire water filter may be located in the grille, upper corner at the back of the refrigerator, and even inside the refrigerator food compartment. There are also some that are placed externally (inline filters) in refrigerators that do not have built-in filters. 

But most Frigidaire refrigerators only have filters found in the grille at the base of the fridge or in the upper right corner of the refrigerator. 

As part of the design of the refrigerator, irrespective of the location, there is a knob or button that allows you to remove the filter easily.

A grille water filter is usually slender and installed by sliding it right into a compartment near the grille, at the bottom of the fridge. The knob makes it blend in with the refrigerator.

You can read this post from Frigidaire on how to identify genuine and appropriate water filters for your Frigidaire refrigerator.

Now that you know the possible locations where a Frigidaire water filter can be found, let’s get right into the meat of the matter – how to change the water filter.

 

 

 

 

 

How to Change Your Frigidaire Refrigerator Water Filter – Step by Step Procedure

It is easy to replace the Frigidaire refrigerator water filter. Within a few minutes, you should have completed this task and have clean water flowing into your water and ice dispenser. 

Follow these steps below to change your Frigidaire refrigerator water filter:

1. Turn off the ice maker 

Before you change your Frigidaire refrigerator water filter, you have to turn off the ice maker. 

In Frigidaire professional series refrigerator, you can turn off by lifting the metal arm inside the ice bucket in the freezer. After turning it off, you can then replace the old water filter.

2. Remove the old filter 

Locate the compartment housing the old water filter. Then, remove the old filter by doing a quarter or half-turn twist counterclockwise. When you’re sure the filter is loose, pull it straight out of the compartment.

In some Frigidaire refrigerators, you only need to press a button to release the filter. This makes it very easy to replace the refrigerator filter.

3. Install a new water filter 

Slide the filter in and do a quarter or half-turn twist in a clockwise direction. Ensure it locks in before you close the compartment. 

4. Clean the water filter

To reduce the water filter’s chemical compounds, clean the new water filter before using the water.

This is done by using two to three gallons of water to flush the water filter. Pass it out through the dispenser. 

Also, discard the first batch of ice cubes formed by the ice dispenser before using the ice.

You can check out this video to learn how to change the water filter in your Frigidaire side-by-side refrigerator:

 

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How Often Should You Change Your Frigidaire Refrigerator Water Filter? 

Frigidaire recommends that you replace your refrigerator water filter every six months. However, how long you leave your filter unchanged varies with the kind of water that passes through the filter. 

If you live in an environment where hard water is abundant, change your water filter earlier than six months. This is because hard water contains a lot of minerals that are harmful to human health. So, if you’re in an area like this, you should consider changing it between 4 to 6 months.

 

 

 

 

Conclusion 

Summarily, changing your water filter at the right time is very important to your health.  

As said above, changing the water filter of your Frigidaire refrigerator is not a difficult process. In a few minutes, you should have your new water filter installed. 

Meanwhile, lock in the filter properly before shutting the compartment to avoid malfunction. Also, remember to use gallons of water to clean the new water filter before using it for the first time. 

And if you want to learn how to clean your water line, this post has answers to your questions. Check it out.

How to Change Your Frigidaire Refrigerator Water Filter — Related FAQs

Where is the Water Filter on My Frigidaire Refrigerator?

Water filters on most Frigidaire refrigerators are either located in the top-right corner at the back of the fridge or in the grille located at the bottom of the fridge.

Irrespective of where your Frigidaire refrigerator water filter is,  there’s usually a button or knob around or on the filter that will make it easy for you to remove an old filter or install a new filter.

You may also want to check your refrigerator manual in case there are instructions that are specific to installing a water filter in your Frigidaire refrigerator.

 

 

How Do You Get a Stuck Water Filter Out of a Frigidaire Refrigerator?

To get a stuck water filter out of a Frigidaire refrigerator:

1. Pop off the plastic cover by the side with a flat screwdriver to expose the screw holding the casing in place.
2. Remove the screw and the casing to expose an opening close to the bottom.
3. Gently push up the connector that the filter sits into and push the water filter in simultaneously. (The water filter should come out now)
4. Repeat this process when you need to place a new water filter.

One major reason that your water filter gets stuck in a Frigidaire Refrigerator is that the connector sags after a while. This is why pushing helps to get the water filter out when it gets stuck.

What Happens If You Don’t Change Your Fridge Water Filter?

If you don’t change your fridge water filter, contaminants will start to build up in your refrigerator’s ice and water dispenser; and the longer you leave the water filter in your fridge without changing it, the deposit buildup will start to slow down the filtering system. This will, in turn, cause a low water flow, impact the taste and odor of the water negatively, and ultimately reduce the water quality.

Because water filters wear out and lose their filtration power over time, failing to change the water filter in your refrigerator on time could also cause scaling that may eventually damage the linings of the system.

How Do I Know If My Refrigerator Water Filter is Clogged?

One common sign that your refrigerator water filter is clogged is that the water flowing from the refrigerator dispenser is slower than usual. Often times, this happens because the mineral deposits are now building up in the filter.

You can also tell that your refrigerator water filter is clogged if the ice coming out of your ice dispenser is smaller than usual. This is usually an indication that the dispenser is working slower and that the water filter needs to be replaced.

 

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