How to replace water filter in kitchenaid refrigerator

Waterdrop Replacement for KitchenAid Refrigerator Water Filters

Where is the filter on a KitchenAid refrigerator?

In KitchenAid refrigerators, there are two main places to put the filters. One is located in the upper right-hand corner inside your refrigerator. Another is located in the left side of the refrigerator’s base grille.

How often to replace a KitchenAid water filter?

A KitchenAid fridge water filter provides a life of six months. It is recommended that the filter should be replaced every six months or shorter depending on how much water you use in daily life.

How to replace a KitchenAid filter located in right-hand of the fridge?

If your filter is located in the upper right-hand corner inside your refrigerator, first open the filter door, pull out the old filter at the right angle and throw it away. Take the orange cap off the new filter and remove the protective coverings from the O-rings. Insert the new filter and make sure the arrow is pointing upward. Then push the filter door closed so it snaps into place.

How to replace a KitchenAid filter located in the left side of the fridge?

If your filter is located in the left side of the refrigerator’s base grille, push the eject button to release the filter and remove black filter cap by turning it clockwise, pull the old filter out and discard it. Then remove the blue cap from the new filter and be sure the O-rings are still in place after the cap has been removed. Place the black filter cap on the new cartridge so the ridges align. Turn the cap clockwise to lock into place. When inserting the new filter, make sure the arrow is pointing upward. Finally, push the filter in until the eject button pops back out.

How to reset a KitchenAid fridge water filter?

After replacing a new filter, press and hold the button for three seconds. If the system is reset successfully, the water filter icon will return to blue color and the words “Replace Filter” will disappear from the display.

How do you know if your refrigerator filter is bad?

Some signs can tell you that the filter is bad and need to be replaced such as unpleasant taste or bad smell of the water, the water filter light on the refrigerator comes on, the filter hasn’t been replaced after 6 months, etc. If any above signs shows up, check your filter to make sure if it is fine.

Will ice maker stop working if filter is dirty?

If the filter is bad or clogged, it may affect the use of ice maker. If your filter hasn’t been replaced after six months and it is dirty, the ice maker may not stop working, but it may cause the ice cubes become thin or hollow and odd taste or smell of the ice and water.

Do all KitchenAid refrigerators have fridge water filters?

Most of the refrigerators have the water filter. Generally, you should replace the water filter for every 6 months. Our website provides the replacement for KitchenAid fridge filters, you can buy according to your refrigerator model.

Can you clean and reuse refrigerator water filters?

We don't recommend it. It is better for you to replace a new filter after six months, or the harmful substances may accumulate in the filter tube which could threat the health of drinking water and your body.

Dealing with a stuck water filter in your Kitchen Aid refrigerator is a frustrating situation. At American Appliance Repair we are here to help provide simple troubleshooting options below. If you are in need of additional help or a service call, please reach out at 800-640-9934.

How to Remove a Stuck Water Filter in the Base Grill

If your refrigerator’s water filter is near the bottom-front of your appliance (aka in the grille area) then it should come out and go back in easily. If it feels as though it is stuck, it may be as simple as it not being turned the right way or the button not being pushed in all the way.

How to Check a Quarter Turn Filter

If your filter is a quarter turn filter, turn the filter a quarter to the left. This should align the cap vertically. Then pull the water filter straight out. On some models, you will then have to remove the cap. If you have a model that has this type of removable cap, be sure that you put the cap on the new filter when you replace it.

If the quarter turn filter is stuck, put a piece of cloth over the cap to prevent the cap from being damaged. Grab some standard pliers, lock them onto the water filter cap, and then turn the cap a quarter term. If you do not have easy access to your filter, you may remove the bottom grille on your refrigerator by following the installation instructions.

Then pull the water filter straight out. Note that if you put too much pressure or force on the water filter, it could break and result in internal damage to the water system. We recommend firm pressure but if it feels as though it is truly stuck and in danger of breaking, stop right away.

How to Check a Push Button Filter

First, find the button on the base of the grille. Push the button in until the water filter has come out from the filter assembly and then remove the water filter. If this does not work and the filter is stuck, press and hold the button while the water filter is ejected. Push the filter and then push the button again. This should disengage the filter from the assembly.

If this does not work either, then unplug your refrigerator and take off the bottom grille. This should give you better access to the stuck filter. Then firmly press the button and check to see if the filter has moved at all. If it has, then push it back in and push the button again. Do not forget to take off the filter cap at the end of the filter.

How to Check a Filter Located within the Refrigerator

Open up the door for the water filter compartment. The door should open in an upward direction and when it is open, the filter should be easy to pull out completely. If this is not the case, try to close and re-open the water filter compartment door. Make sure that the door is entirely open.

If this does not work, turn off the water source to the refrigerator and purge the water from the water line via the water dispenser. Do this to get rid of several cups of water, then release water pressure from the water line. Try again to remove the water filter.

If the water filter within your refrigerator has a push button or pull tab, open the water filter compartment door and turn the filter to the left and pull it straight out. If it does not come out, make sure the compartment door is openly entirely. This may require you to move some shelves if they are located too closely to the water filter compartment. Then turn the filter counterclockwise and pull it straight out.

How do you reset the water filter on a KitchenAid refrigerator?