How do I get the filter out without the cap being on it???? My husband usually does this but he recently passed away and I found a new cap in the drawer. I figured out how to put it on the new filter via your video but I can't get the old filter out. Please help.
@@ChiquitaMillerNolan Thanks for watching, sorry to hear about your husband. That’s not easy. We appreciate you reaching out to us. You can carefully press the quick-release mechanism that the cap fits onto. You may need to apply a good amount of friendly inward pressure for the filter to release. 👍
But how else am I supposed to find out the history of water filters, why water filters are necessary, the RU-vidr's personal history with water filters, etc? I mean isn't all of that crucial information for changing a freaking water filter? 😂😂
My husband went to heaven on January 7. He always changed our refrigerator water filter. I know it sounds silly, but even changing the water filter feels huge to me. Thank you for this video that helped me change the water filter tonight. :)
You are very welcome Jackie, sorry to hear about your loss. We will always be here to help answer questions, you will never be alone! Never hesitate to reach out to us with any DIY project questions, we all need to stick together! Thank you so much for watching & sharing this. 😎👍
We appreciate that & that’s our goal...straight to the point. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Let us know if you have any questions. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! Enjoy your night. 😎👍🔧🔩
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders So nice you replied to my reply, shows your quality as a person. I want to share a DIY story. The side by freezer was peeing on the floor from clogged drain tube, when I got into it there were frozen peas clogging the drain. Asked wife? She replied yes, some peas fell out of a bag of frozen peas. If we find out about the little things it can or could have prevented a much more complicated problem. 🎖🤩🤔
Great simple presentation! I would add that if your refrigerator is not very new or if it's been an excessively long time since the water filter was replaced, have some old towels and paper towels at the ready. The filter cartridge might have a hard time releasing when the button is pressed, or the new cartridge might have difficulty engaging when it is pushed into place. When this happens make sure it is aligned correctly (lettering and #3 on filter pointing straight up) and push extra hard. If it is only partially (but not fully) engaged, the button to the left will not pop-out and a large puddle may emerge from under the fridge.
We want to thank you for taking the time out of your Tuesday afternoon to share this, we really appreciate it. Any and all helpful info is greatly appreciated. Again, thank you! 😎👍
@@anniegalindo9556 Hi Annie, thanks for sharing this. Great to here you accomplished your DIY project. Adding a little extra friendly pressure sounds like it did the trick. Enjoy! 👍
So easy to learn things on RU-vid! especially for women who don't even know where the filter is located!! Thank you! It has to have the number 3 on it to replace this type of filter. Mine is a Whirlpool.
Hi Lordy, thanks for watching. RU-vid is definitely an incredible source for many things. We are always here to help answer questions, hope all is well with you and your family. 😎👍
@@DIYwithMichaelBordersThanks for the info but does anyone know how to reset the red light indicator inside the fridge part ? It still shows red after installation.
@@alanbyrd1940 Thanks for watching, it may be as simple as unplugging refrigerator and leaving unplugged for a minimum of five minutes. This will allow system to reset. After five minutes, plug refrigerator back in and hopefully it will have returned to normal configuration and you will be good to go.
Worked like a charm. That's one more item to miss going on the home inspection report. My girlfriend is so impressed. I am leaving the old canister for the new buyer rather than throwing it out.
Omgosh! So simple! A friend changed it for me but he’s not talking to me….so I had to change it…..and what a mistake. I removed the black grill now I have to figure out how to snap that back. Thank you for this simple tutorial! ❤
Thanks for watching and sharing. Keep us posted, be extra careful as you align the lower ventilation panel back into place and secure it into its respective clips. 😎👍
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders so filter installed however the red light still on. I pushed switch in as noted approx 10 times, held the switch in and light is still red. What am I doing wrong? Thank you!
@@maryridchuk1292 Thanks for the follow up, a quick reset may fix issue. The refrigerator can be reset by unplugging it and leaving it unplugged for a minimum of five minutes.
I just bought a new house That came with a refrigerator and fortunately the correct replacement filter. I'm sure I could have figured this out in 5 seconds but I watched your video just to be safe. It was a five-second project. I think people probably don't properly align the filer when they put it back in. My release button really had to be pushed in hard and it ejected nicely. Thanks.
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We really appreciate you sharing this. We think you’re spot on...alignment is key! Let us know if you have any questions, us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Congrats on the new house. Enjoy your night! 😎👍🔧🔩
A few additional items that I keep on my checklist: 1. Flip up the 'full' detector in your icemaker to prevent any water from the new filter getting into your ice before it's flushed. 2. Flush 4-5 gallons of water through the filter before using it. Water straight out of an unflushed filter is not safe to drink. 3. While you're down there with the filter... Pull off the lower skirt where the filter is, and vacuum the coils under the fridge. Dust impedes its efficiency.
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Good morning john, welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We appreciate you watching & sharing this. God bless you for your service to this country. Let us know if you have any questions, hope all is well with you and your family. 😎👍🔧🔩
I appreciate your clear explanation and instruction. ...I have a question, though. What can I do, the filter doesn't come out (stuck?) when I push the button left to the filter? How can I unstuck it? Do you have a video about it?
Good morning, we are drinking our morning coffee answering any and all questions for the DIY community. This is more common than you think. Most people have shared that by adding a bit more inward pressure on release-button may be all it needs. If the filter currently installed is not the perfect compatible replacement size, it may be jammed and will need that extra friendly pull.
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Thank you for responding to my post -- I have tried, but it didn't do anything. I pushed harder, inwardly, too, but the filter is still there, didn't make any noise or anything. The filter light is red for a while, and I want to change the filter. I bought the right model off Amazon, too (thank you for the link). Who do I call locally? Whirlpool technician?
@@NJ-xyz13 Thanks for the follow up, we recommend contacting both a local plumber as well as a local Whirlpool technician to get a few quotes. In most cases, the Whirlpool/appliance technician will be a bit more expensive but will be better familiar with getting that old filter out and a new one installed. 😁👍
@@NJ-xyz13 Thanks for the reply, are you referring to amount of inward pressure on button or filter price? Inward pressure limits are tough because you want to get it out…but also not damage anything. Filters on average cost between $30-$60. If it’s still jammed, you may want a friend that’s familiar with plumbing to help…or contact a technician.
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Thanks for watching & that’s odd. Two thoughts. 1. It’s possible that the button needs to be pressed a little firmly. 2. The filter itself is not inserted properly and may be stuck not allowing the eject push button to work. Keep us posted. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩
Good morning & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We appreciate you sharing this. Clear, precise, & quick is what we like. Let us know if you have any questions, enjoy your upcoming weekend. 😎👍🔧🔩
Do you need the filter cap in order to hear a click? We moved into a new place and there just isn't a cap for the fridge. It's hard to even try to get the filter out - when I hit the button nothing happens. And I'm not sure how to take off the filter to even see what might be affecting it. Please help!
You really don’t need the filter cap at all so you’ll still hear the click without it, the only purpose of the cap is for making it easy to remove the water filter. Just press the eject button down all the way and pull the filter out. If it’s stuck then you might need to hold the button down while you’re trying to pull the filter out, you could also try using pliers or a screwdriver to try and get a grip on it.
@@PoorSon0fInterest I have the same problem, the cap won't fit on the filter to even allow me to get a good pull on it, and the button won't push in at all. I take a screwdriver and push the filter to the side and the button then pops out fully, but when I push it in, it is pushing against a piece of plastic on the filter and won't go beyond that. I have the right filter for my whirlpool, it's a hassle. Can you do a video on a stuck filter, or at least show us up close what it looks like when the button is pushed in vs when the button is popped out so we can see how it is pushing in, if we have to push harder to go against the piece of plastic on the filter? I don't have that strength to push it any farther. Thank you.
everything was the right number, pulled the old one, pushed in new one did not get release button to click? Could not pull filter back out....works fine, cubes and water working fine...just thought I would try again today...still release button is not clicked back and I cannot pull the filter back out...so in a few months I guess I am paying big bucks to get that filter out?
Thanks for watching & that’s odd. Two thoughts. 1. It’s possible that the button needs to be pressed a little firmly...but carefully to ensure no damage is caused. 2. The filter itself is not inserted properly and may be stuck not allowing the eject push button to work. Keep us posted. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩
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one step not in the video...run 2-4 gallons of water throught the new filter to remove all air and to flush all the loose charcoal out of it.factory also suggests you shut your ice maker off so icemaker doesn't call for water before you are finished flushing the filter
My new filter stopped working after 1 month. Water comes out fine if I take filter out. Also, if I push on the filter, it works. Any ideas on what could be wrong ?
Thanks for watching. This is a Whirlpool. Your exact model number and serial number information can be found on the sticker located on the top inner portion of the refrigerator. 😁👍
Just a question. Once you replace, do you need to wait a little while, for the water to get aquatinted to the refrigerator? I just changed mine and when I tried to get water, there were particles in the water. Thank you!
Thank you for the vid. But how does one eject the old filter if the black cap is gone? Mine chipped & the 2 replacements I found don't seem to fit/ lack onto the old installed filter.
Good morning, thanks for watching. You will have a release button to push which will release old filter from housing. Please keep us posted on your project.
Ok same here! I just took off the bottom grill face and used a screwdriver to gently pry the filter out you have to jiggle it a little back and forth to get it to move then it eventually popped out. Make sure to clean all the lint off the coils to right while you are it it!! Mine was full!!
DO not throw away the old filter until you check to see if the new filter replacement works, Just purchased /just attempted to change old filter for new and the new one didn't work. It would only work if you held / pushed in on the new filter. Double checked the part numbers and the Whirlpool number 4396841 Everydrop Equivalent number EDR3RXD1
Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. Any update? You will need to carefully press the filter-release linkage very carefully with a tool that will not damage anything while doing it. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰
Michael: Good time to Take Off Kick-Plate and Clean the Condenser Cooling Fins; Vacuum Brush and Crevice Tools Not Small enough to Reach the Back Suggest an Affiliate Link for a Brush/Wand Some Kits Include Clothes Dryer Attachments . . .
Thanks for watching & that’s a great idea. Soon after this project, we replaced condenser fan & did a serious vacuuming session. 😁 Much cleaner now. Hope all is well. 😎👍🔧🔩
What do you do if the fridge doesn’t release the filter with that eject button? I just bought a house and it has a Whirlpool fridge similar to that and pushing that button does nothing and the filter cap is non-existent
Hey Chrystal, congrats on the new house. Two thoughts. 1. It’s possible that the button needs to be pressed a little firmly. 2. The filter itself is not inserted properly and may be stuck not allowing the eject push button to work. Keep us posted. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders yup, I tried again and jiggled a few things around and it came out! Upside is it’s the filter number I assumed it was, downside is it’s expensive to replace every 3? Months at $45/filter 😬. If you have pointers as to where to find EveryDrop Filter #3 or an equivalent for cheaper than that let me know! 🙂
@@crystalf9633 Thanks for the update & we definitely hear you. We recently installed a GE reverse osmosis system and we love it however the filter and membrane replacement each year cost $120.00. Below is a link to our videos showing this system & install. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PLQaoM3iNq4.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YJHeUBeUPF4.html 😎👍
Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. You are very welcome. Thank YOU for not only watching, but taking the time to share this. 😁👍 Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰
One thing not mentioned after you install the new filter you have to purge out the new filter to remove all the air....Use a largest glass you can get into the water dispenser and get some water it'll pop a lot of air make note to turn the water off at a half glass of water. Sometimes even though you stopped filling the glass the air and water will continue for up to 5 more seconds over filling the glass if you turn it off at the full glass level...The water might be black and nasty at first purge out 5 - 10 cups till the flow is smooth and clean. Then push in your reset button 5 times rapidly to reset change filter light. While your in the mood take off the lower black foot guard around the filter and clean out your Cooling lines for the chiller section below. By keeping this area clean your refrigerator will get cooler faster and save the life of the compressor and safe on your power bill also. I do not have the black cap for my filter and I always push the button in and have to tenderly take a screw driver flat head and lightly pry out the filter....
Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. We appreciate you sharing this helpful info, much appreciated. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰
We appreciate you sharing this. Short, sweet, & to the point is our goal. If interested in purchasing this filter, visit our Amazon affiliate link below. amzn.to/3ca30F1 😎👍🔧🔩
I changed my filter as per your video but it had water squirting out the holes as soon as I pulled old filter out. I put new filter in and no more water leaking and it seems to be working fine. Why would I have water squirting out like that?
Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. This can happen when your internal valves get stuck. Once filter is pulled out, the valves should close to not allow water to leak out. Some will replace the internal part that the filter feeds into...while others will just shut off water supply to refrigerator each time they replace filter. Hope all is well. 😎👍🔧🔩
@@kitkatj1958 Hey what’s up, a special thanks to you for taking the time out of your Thursday afternoon to share this comment, it means the world to us. It’s normal for a new filter to have an ever-so-slightly less flow of water. This is because a brand new filter needs to be broken-in a bit. However, if it’s been a day or two, and you are still experiencing slow water flow, that’s not normal. Did you install the exact same replacement model filter as was previously installed? If water shutoff valve was closed, ensure it is now in the full open position. 😎👍
My button doesn't pop out when I push the filter in. I push the filter in as hard as possible and it doesn't click and then bounces back out. The old filter popped out fine and the cap and filter are all facing the correct way. I have water all over my kitchen now.
Hi! I have the same fridge. I would like to use filtered water and a flow jet pump to supply the water to the fridge. I wanted to know where to find a dummy filter to bypass the filter system or if I even need a dummy filter. Thank you!
I have a somewhat similar situation, with a Reverse Osmosis system (under kitchen sink, with built-in plumbing going under the floor) feeding the refrigerator water/ice maker. I just use the refrigerator filter anyway, but instead of replacing it every 6 months, I replace it about every 18 months.
Hi John, you are welcome. Thank YOU. Hopefully the filter replacement went well. Let us know if you have any questions. Hey if you’re into crypto trading, we just launched our new platform website. Toolboxtoken.com We DIYers need to stick together! 🧰
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Ughhh cant get the eject button to work. Guess I'm not big enough as I just keep sliding across the floor! I tried to brace myself on the cabinet but still no luck!
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. That sounds fun...😁 Please keep us posted on your progress. Maybe put a yoga mat down on the floor. 😎👍🔧🔩
@@oldgoat50 Thanks for watching & reaching out to us. We are bummed to read your thoughts. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! Is your filter still stuck? We recommend removing lower ventilation shield. This will give you a better view on whether or not there is anything interfering with the removal of filter. You can also remove rear panel & inspect it from inside. Please keep us posted, we are here to help. 😎👍🔧🔩
@@oldgoat50 Thanks for taking the time to share your update. Have you already received your new filters from Amazon? This just happened to us recently. We purchased a “Where’s Waldo” book online & something completely different came in the mail...annoying but we got it all figured out. 😎👍🔧🔩
I pushed my filter in following your video, but I can hear water releasing. When I pull out the filter, it's wet. I'm guessing that's not supposed to happen???
Good morning, just poured a ☕️ and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. Thanks for sharing this, is the replacement filter the exact replacement p/n as the previous filter? Is water leaking on floor underneath refrigerator? Do you notice any damage to the connection points on either filter or internal filter housing? Keep us posted. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re interested, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. The below link may help. If interested in purchasing this filter, visit our Amazon affiliate link below. amzn.to/3ca30F1 😎👍🔧🔩
What happens if you don’t have the black piece? I just moved into a rental and the black cap is gone. I tried inserting the filter anyway and water started coming out?
Good morning ☕️ any update? The cap will just cover filter and release-button mechanism. It won’t be needed for the full operation of unit however it adds the extra layer of protection to filter and button as well as a more attractive presentation. After project, did you turn water valve back to the full open configuration?
Hey Jim, thanks for sharing this on your Wednesday morning. Let us know if we can help answer any questions. Hey also if you’re into crypto trading, join our newly launched DIY community ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com We DIYers need to stick together! 🧰
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I replaced the filter in my Whirlpool fridge but have low flow on the water. I have taken out the filter, inspected it, put it back in but still low flow water. It sounds like the freezer is trying to make ice but after the ice drops the flush of water is very weak. How do I fix the low water flow?
Okay so I have this exact same fridge. The filter is completely stuck and the eject button doesn’t work. Like, I try to push it and it won’t even engage. I am at a complete loss here. Does anyone know what I should do???
Ok same here! I just took off the bottom grill face and used a screwdriver to gently pry the filter out you have to jiggle it a little back and forth to get it to move then it eventually popped out. Make sure to clean all the lint off the coils to right while you are it it!! Mine was full!!
What if you change the filter and it doesn't work? There's no water coming out,I found the shut off valve under the sink and turned it on and still nothing.
Thanks for watching, that’s no fun. Any update? It can sometimes take 3-5 minutes for the water to make its way through the filter and then out however we are pretty confident that you have waited for longer than 3-5 minutes. Is filter the exact same part #? Is the filter pressed all the way into filter insert? Please keep us posted and hey if you’re into crypto trading, check out our newly launched DIY ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time. 🧰
Thanks for watching & that’s odd. The filter itself may not inserted properly and may be stuck. Do you have a twist design? Keep us posted. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩
Good video. I sent it to my son so he could replace the refrigerator filter while I’m not home. But why not run a line to the refrigerator from the reverse osmosis?
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. This will depend on the exact model refrigerator. Our refrigerator will work as designed without the water filter installed. Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Hi... Thanks for responding I'm currently looking for a filter for my whirlpool refrigerator my refrigerator model is ED5LDEXWB00
@@Rock-vd3fm You are very welcome, below is a link we came across for that specific filter #. www.google.com/shopping/product/1?q=ed5ldexwB00&client=safari&channel=iphone_bm&biw=375&bih=635&tbs=vw:g&prmd=mvixn&prds=num:1,of:1,eto:3285211393334724722_0,prmr:1,pid:3285211393334724722,cs:1 😎👍🔧🔩
I'm super frustrated and really hope you can help! I replaced the filter, put it in, button clicked, all that, but no water. I've taken it out, redone it, watched the video to see if I missed some nuance, laid on the floor to eyeball to make sure they're lining up...still no water. When I pull the filter back out water is dripping from the ends, and I can hear the motor, just nothing coming out of the water spout. ***UPDATE*** Out of sheer frustration, I cut a bit off the end of the guide pin thing and BOOM we have water 🤦🏼♀️
Thanks for watching, that’s great to hear. We were getting ready to dive into the troubleshooting steps. Looks like you have officially earned your DIY Stripes!! 😁 We appreciate you sharing your experience and the update. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Hopefully many stress free days ahead for you. 😎👍
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I've had to learn how to do a lot the last 2 years, and I refuse to ask the ex how he was able to get the things done 🤪 RU-vid to the rescue! I'm so glad I found your channel
@@opyop3992 Good morning ☕️ any update? Are you replacing the old filter with a replacement filter that is the exact same part number, brand, and size?
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders thank you for replying! Yes, after about a half hour of messing with it and a lot of water on my floor (it kept engaging when I tried to get it in) it finally clicked. I still don’t understand what I did differently the last time. Yes, same part, brand and size: Every Drop/Filter 3. I jammed a Swiffer duster as far as I could under the fridge to try to mop the water up, but if you have any ideas about better ways to do that, I will try! I am old and not strong enough to pull the fridge out.
@@opyop3992 We appreciate the follow up and that’s great to hear you got it to engage. It could be that the new o-rings just needed to be wet with water to allow them to slide in more efficiently. 😁👍🧰
Thanks for watching, that will be personal preference as it is slightly different than an RO system that requires proper purging. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our newly launched DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰
My filter doesn't "click" when I push it into the housing. I push it back as far as it will go, but the button never pops out. It's newly replaced filter "housing" (I think that's what you call them) but it just doesn't work like the old one when I shove the filter into it. Any suggestions?
Thanks for watching, welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Two thoughts. 1. Is replacement filter the exact part # as original? 2. The filter itself may not be inserted properly and may be stuck not allowing the eject push button to work. Keep us posted. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Thanks for answering so quickly! I had a "3-pack" of them and the guy who replaced the housing only a few months ago put in one of those before he left. It worked. So...I'm stumped. I've had this fridge for a long time so I know how easy this should be, but suddenly...I can't make it work. Maybe two of the filters were just faulty? I actually did buy the right one linked here after struggling with this one, so we'll see what happens next.
@@wisewumman Thanks for the reply. By chance did the filters sit outside in cold weather momentarily prior to being installed. Just like new reverse osmosis filters, cold-weather can destroy the filters and membrane which leads to them being faulty before ever been installed for the first time.
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I got the filter last night and sure enough, the one you linked to went right in. So the off brand ones are useless. I've subscribed to get one of yours every six months, so I don't have to fuss with it anymore. Thank you for being so helpful!
@@wisewumman You are very welcome & that’s great news. We appreciate you taking the time to share your update. We subscribed to your channel as well. 😎👍
Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. Any update? You may need to carefully slide a long screwdriver into filter housing and release the filter by shifting filter lock mechanism. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰
There are 339 comments and I don’t have time to run through them all. I cannot even push the black button to release the filter on my refrigerator on this Mobile home I just bought. I don’t know when it was changed last so I just wanted to change it. The black cap is there but it’s not attached to the filter. It’s just kind of sitting there. Is there a trick to pushing the button to release the filter?
@@pezmom06 Good morning ☕️ congrats on the new purchase. The cap in our case isn’t part of the filter release mechanism, it’s just to cover up filter for better presentation. Are you able to carefully press button in while simultaneously pulling filter outward?
@@pezmom06 Thanks for the reply, that’s no fun. The last thing you want to do is break it…ask us how we know…😜…but it may be that it needs just a bit more friendly pressure to release.
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. You may be able to purchase new cap on eBay or contacting whirlpool. You may need to try & reengage filter & try pushing button again.
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We have had viewers mention they found used caps on eBay. We even had a viewer mention that they visited three of their local Home Depot‘s and Lowe’s. Once Home Depot and Lowe’s delivers a brand new refrigerator to a home, 9 times out of 10 they remove the old one and take it back to their store where it sits for a week or two before it gets picked up and taken to a recycle facility. A viewer mentioned that after visiting Home Depot and Lowe’s junkyard of parts...(which is located behind the huge buildings), they found a refrigerator that had the cab still installed on it in the employee said “Yep you can have it”. 😎👍
Good morning ☕️ any update? Rust and corrosion buildup located at the point where filter connects into housing can cause the filter to get stuck. Most important thing is to go slow, be patient, and try not to damage housing or surrounding parts as you tug that filter out.
