Have you noticed that the water in your Whirlpool refrigerator dispenser is not flowing as freely as it once was? Perhaps the taste is a little off, too, or maybe you’ve noticed a light on your display telling you the filter needs replacing. Whirlpool recommends you replace the filter every six months to keep your drinking water clean and fresh. Luckily,replacing the filter is a breeze! If you’ve never done it before, we’re here to help. Just follow our simple, step-by-step guide.
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Whirlpool prides itself on its filtration technology, and the company makes sure they’re highly efficient when it comes to cleaning and filtering your water. Their filters use activated carbon, derived from coconut shells, to trap and absorb impurities in the water supply so they don’t end up in your water bottle.
The filters work in three phases—the particle filtration phase, the microfiltration phase, and the absorption phase. Let’s break down how each of these phases work.
This phase works by trapping larger particles like sand, silt, and minerals. Depending on the quality of your water supply, there may be plenty of large particles or almost none.
This phase captures smaller particles, including harmful parasites that may be in your water supply.
This phase is what gives your water that clean, fresh taste. It removes microscopic pollutants, including trace amounts of pesticides, leaving you with clean, fresh, and healthy water.
The recommendation is to replace these filters once every six months, but just how necessary is it to follow this to the letter? If you want to be completely confident that your filter is removing all harmful particles from your water, then stick to the recommendations. However, there are a few factors that can influence how often your filter gets clogged.
Overall, replacing every six months is the safest bet, but you can also watch out for some signs that the filter is getting near the end of its life span. A slowed water flow is probably the most obvious sign, but you might also notice changes to the flavor of your water that suggest the filter is no longer doing its job properly.
First of all, we highly recommend that you get an official Whirlpool filter and that you don’t purchase an off-brand knockoff. There is no regulation over the efficacy of off-brand filters, so you have no way of knowing if they’re actually doing what they say they do.
Before you can replace your filter, you need to know what type of filter your Whirlpool fridge uses. Whirlpool has 4 types of filters, and each one is clearly labeled. Check your user manual to find out if your refrigerator uses type 1, 2, 3, or 4, then move on to our step-by-step guide.
Once you’ve purchased the correct replacement filter, you’re ready to install it! Below, we’ve outlined the method for installing the four types of filters. For each type of filter, finish the installation by running four gallons of water through the filter to flush it, then reset the filter light.
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