How to change a water filter in a frigidaire refrigerator

It’s not rocket science to replace the water filter in your Frigidaire Professional Series refrigerator. However, it is vital that the filters are manufactured for your specific brand of refrigerator, because they are equipped with chips that actually talk to your control panel. They also provide an extra layer of protection against water-borne parasites and trace pharmaceuticals. Most refrigerators do not require water filters. They operate just as efficiently without replacing the costly filter. But Frigidaire and Electrolux — both manufactured under the same banner — require that the water filter be installed for the water and ice maker to work, according to Consumer Reports.

Buying the Right Water Filter

When purchasing a water filter for your Frigidaire Professional Series refrigerator, your research will reveal the gamut of options and pricing. Your best choice is to replace the filter with the same model you are removing. If the model isn’t a brand, but an off-market replacement, read the installation instructions or call a Frigidaire appliance center to get the correct model number for the Professional Series replacement filter.

A warning about many off-market filters: They are considerably less expensive than the name brand but may not be as efficient or effective. A study by Consumer Reports found that U.S. Customs and Border Protection found more than 100,000 counterfeit water filters entering the country. A recent industry-sponsored study found that counterfeit filters can do more harm than good—contaminating the water that passes through them.

When to Replace the Water Filter

Again, with the Frigidaire Professional Series refrigerators knowing when to replace the water filter is a no-brainer. The control panel tells you when it’s time, and that is usually six months after the last filter was installed. Once the filter gets past its prime, the effectiveness diminishes, and particles and contaminants pass through more readily. Frigidaire claims that a spent water filter can damage your refrigerator’s water system.

A fresh water filter also provides healthier water, thus eliminating the need to purchase bottled water. In 2019 alone, Frigidaire water filter users prevented up to 3 million bottles of water from going into the trash.

Think of the refrigerator filter as you would a printer's ink cartridge. Using the brand replacement works best in the equipment, saving you money in the long run.

Changing the Professional Series Water Filter

While you may have paid a considerable amount of money for your up-market Frigidaire Professional Series refrigerator, there are still basic components that travel from lower-priced models up to the top end. A water filter is one of them.

Located in the top right corner of the refrigerator is the housing for the water filter. NT Supply directs that the power to the ice maker be turned off before you begin changing the filter.

• Remove the old filter by turning it 90 degrees to the left. Slide out the old filter and place it in the correct recycling bin.
• Slide the new filter into the compartment and rotate it to the right. You’ll feel the filter gripping into the housing. You should hear click to confirm the correct placement.
• Check for leaks while the refrigerator door is open by placing a glass in the water dispenser. You might hear some noises, but that’s just the air being released through the water line.
• Run the water for 3 to 4 minutes to clear the system.
• Turn the ice maker back on.
• Press the water reset button on the control panel for 3 minutes or until the light turns from red to green.
• Mark your calendar for the timing of your next order of the replacement filter so you’ll be ready when that red light appears again in six months.

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