How Often Should I Replace the Water Filter In My Fridge?

Thanks to the advancements in home water filtration systems in refrigeration units, homes across the United States have access to bottled-quality water in their homes at a fraction of the cost. These home water filters remove bacteria and contaminants from your tap water dispensing your family quality, fresh and odorless water.


Many water filters in refrigeration units need to be replaced according to manufacturer’s instructions to continually provide clean, fresh tasting water. Neglecting to change your water filter not only prevents filtration, but can also reduce the quality of your water from oversaturation of the filtering unit. Filters commonly use a charcoal-based solution that traps contaminants as the water flows through them – cleaning your water as it travels through your refrigerator to the glass. As you continually dispense your water, the filter becomes completely saturated with contaminants and begins to leak the trapped contaminants back into your water as it passes through. Replacing your water filter based on the manufacturer’s recommendation is the easiest way to keep your water clean and great tasting.

To find what water filter is required for your fridge and how often it should be replaced you should first check the manual that came with the refrigeration unit. Keeping up with the recommended filtration schedule is the best way to ensure that you and your family always receive contaminant-free, great tasting water.

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