Part
Water Filter Housing
Product Rating
Customer
Thomas from NY
Problem
Original housing was leaking water.
Tools
1/4" Hex driver, 3/8" open end wrench, 1/2" socket wrench, 2' 1/2" wood dowel, 2x4 wood block.
Repair & Advice
Disconnect power. Turn off water supply. Remove water filter. Remove rear cardboard cover. Remove 2 screws holding the housing at front. Loosen two 1/2" bolts holding lower tray. Tilt fridge and place block under edge to allow access. Push old housing to rear using dowel if needed, and place open end wrench against fitting while pulling tubing out of housing. Insert tubing into new housing and push towards front. Reinstall two front mounting screws. Lower fridge off block and reinstall two bolts holding tray. Reinstall cardboard rear cover. Turn on water and check for leaks and to make sure there is no leakage when water filter is not in place. Install water filter. Reconnect power.
Story submitted on April 3, 2024