Refrigerator water filter — wipe the housing before the new one
Fridge filter
Refrigerator water filter swap tip: wipe drips and residue out of the filter housing before you insert the new filter so it seats clean and dry.
When the old refrigerator water filter comes out, a little water and residue often stays in the housing. Wiping it first helps the new filter seat cleanly.
Clean the refrigerator water filter housing first
- Remove the old filter with a towel underneath to catch drips.
- Wipe the inside of the housing and the cover with a clean, damp cloth, then dry it with a second cloth.
- Check for any bits of old gasket or debris near the opening.
- Insert the new filter, turn or push until it locks, and run water as your fridge manual says.
One quick wipe is the whole beat. A clean housing gives the new refrigerator water filter a fair start.
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