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Fridge filter question SteveB 12-24-2007
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Posted by SteveB on December 24, 2007, 11:56 pm

>
>> I know it's been more than six months since a change, so will change it
>> just in case. After that, I'm not sure if that change every six months
>> is realistic or they're trying to sell filters. Perhaps you could
>> advise?
>>
>
> The time to change depends on the quality of water you have. I'd be happy
> to get four months from a filter. I use an in-line filter on the feed to
> the fridge and that is after the whole house sediment filter. OTOH, do
> you want that gunk that filter trapped to linger for that long?

Good point. This spring, there will be some work to be done on some water
lines around here. At that time, I will install an inline to the house. I
think I'm going to put a new filter on there right now just out of general
principles.

Steve



Posted by Oren on December 24, 2007, 7:48 pm
On Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:44:57 -0800, "SteveB"

>I have a Kenmore (discovered it was made by Frigidaire when I googled Model
>#). The red light came on for filter, and the water comes out slower.
>
>When you open up the fridge door, it's on the upper right. You press a
>triangular tab on the corner, and the filter apparently comes out. Two
>tubes in the back with O-rings, shown in the picture. So, apparently, to
>change the filter, you hit the triangular tab, the filter either pops out or
>you pull it out and slide in the new one.
>
>My question: do you have to shut off the water? I read several sites, and
>they had some info, but not that.
>
>Steve
>

A service man once; and later SWMBO. had occasion to change filters in
the fridge here.

Not once was the water turned off...YMMV

I'm in charge of water turn off, so it would have been brought to my
attention - I hope:)

Posted by SteveB on December 24, 2007, 9:43 pm

> On Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:44:57 -0800, "SteveB"
>
>>I have a Kenmore (discovered it was made by Frigidaire when I googled
>>Model
>>#). The red light came on for filter, and the water comes out slower.
>>
>>When you open up the fridge door, it's on the upper right. You press a
>>triangular tab on the corner, and the filter apparently comes out. Two
>>tubes in the back with O-rings, shown in the picture. So, apparently, to
>>change the filter, you hit the triangular tab, the filter either pops out
>>or
>>you pull it out and slide in the new one.
>>
>>My question: do you have to shut off the water? I read several sites,
>>and
>>they had some info, but not that.
>>
>>Steve
>>
>
> A service man once; and later SWMBO. had occasion to change filters in
> the fridge here.
>
> Not once was the water turned off...YMMV
>
> I'm in charge of water turn off, so it would have been brought to my
> attention - I hope:)

I'm a virgin in this phase of experiences. My first time. Be gentle.

Steve



Posted by Oren on December 24, 2007, 10:58 pm
On Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:43:51 -0800, "SteveB"

>I'm a virgin in this phase of experiences. My first time. Be gentle.

Get the microns right and the filter/size. It should slip in!

(G)

Posted by SteveB on December 25, 2007, 12:10 am

> On Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:43:51 -0800, "SteveB"
>
>>I'm a virgin in this phase of experiences. My first time. Be gentle.
>
> Get the microns right and the filter/size. It should slip in!
>
> (G)

Googled all that. Just not sure about the water. Now, I'm pretty sure it's
a pop out pop in install. Hope Home Depot has them.

Steve



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