how to fix stuck water filter in fridge

[@ericpoulsen178]

I'm embarrassed to admit that I couldn't figure this out on my own, and have just been living with an expired filter for a VERY long time. Thank you so much. Solved the problem immediately.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Nothing to be embarrassed about Eric, I really only found out how to do this by about half a dozen online searches. But I'm super happy it helped you out.

[@kathiparshall8094]

Me too.

[@NickTapp]

You just saved me hours of headaches. MY HERO! I hope the universe treats you well for me!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Thanks Nick, you just cheered me up. :)

[@sean1oo1]

THANK YOU we just moved and the old owners left us no information on this fridge. Didn’t even know it had a filter cap

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

My pleasure! Glad my video was helpful

[@lilpeaches06]

You literally saved my day! I didn’t even know there was a cap for my fridge as I just bought my home! Thank you so much!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

My pleasure Shanise, I hope others can benefit from this cuz I was worried when it happened to me.

[@jessswasey651]

Thanks! Your instructions were so simple that my two-year-old, who watched with me, started helping me with this as soon as we were done watching.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

No worries, I'm just happy you both got it working.

[@Eleeia]

Thanks from a very old man who hardly knew a filter from an ice cube tray. My old filter was stuck; couldn't press the button and have it pop out. I watched your video, was able to get the bottom cover off the unit, pop out the old filter and now I'm about to insert the new filter, which has a "ridge" down one side of it. I hope that doesn't give me trouble in the installation of the new filter. But I would never have known how to remove that bottom, black cover and replace it, nor that I could easily remove my seemingly stuck old filter. Thank you! Thank you! I wish all people with knowledge for such things would share the "how-to" with the clarity that you've shown.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

My pleasure! Thanks very much for watching and the kind words. I mainly did this as a how-to for myself in case my filter gets stuck again. But so many folks have benefitted from it I'm glad I posted it.

[@philjr8439]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I called a parts store and they told me I had to replace the water filter housing ($165 plus 2 hours of work) because I would not be able to get the stuck filter out. Seriously? Thanks to you this took me all of 5 minutes. I want to buy you a cup of coffee. Seriously, I do.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Thanks Phil, I'm super glad my video helped! A cup of coffee from a freshly replaced water filter source sounds like a good idea to me LOL

[@ahmarscott1706]

Thank you sir for making this video. We haven't had fresh water for months.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Awesome! Glad my video could be of assistance.

[@lisap6148]

You just saved me a BOATLOAD in service fees! Can't thank you enough!!! This was the EXACT problem I was having. My cap broke and the filter was stuck. I ordered a replacement cap from Amazon as well. Thanks again! 😊

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Awesome! Glad my video could help.

[@lisahooper7578]

We are in this exact predicament! And we are SO THANKFUL for this video!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Awesome Lisa, I'm very pleased this was helpful for you 😀

[@101Borgle]

Life saver thank you! Looked all over the internet for something that looked like my fridge

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Very welcome, Chase! Glad my video could help.

[@SFYouTubeComments]

Very helpful video. My filter was kind of stuck so I broke my replacement filter cap. I found that if I made a lasso/noose of wire (twine or string may work as well) and hooked it around behind the tabs that the cap latches to it was easy to pull the old filter off. If you use string you can wrap it around the filter a couple of times for a better grip.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Glad I could be of some help!

[@janetb8216]

Same for me! I didn’t have the dark cap and didn’t know how to get off the grill. Thank you very much for posting this video. 😅

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

My pleasure Janet, glad my video could help!

[@janmorehead3670]

I've been trying to fix this problem for 2 weeks. This video helped me replace my stuck water filter. Thanks!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

My pleasure Jan, I'm glad my little how-to was helpful!

[@Akshita9614]

Thank you so so much sir.I have been trying to fix the stuck water filter for last 6 months .Finally , your video was big big help.You saved my 100 dollars.God bless you.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

My pleasure Anju! I'm glad my video helped! :)

[@davidghiorso6186]

Thank you. This was exactly my problem. Your video fixed it . Followed your directions to a tee and it came out. Thanks again!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Great stuff David, glad my video was helpful!

[@mikemartindds]

Thanks for the video. Instead of worrying all Sunday about what to do, it's not a problem any more.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Awesome! Hope my video helped.

[@sisforshayla]

Thanks so much for this!! I was fighting my filter with spoons trying to get it to wiggle out, this worked in just a few seconds 👍

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Awesome stuff! Glad my video could help

[@phrancly1]

Not all heroes wear capes. Seriously thank you!!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Just doing my part to stand for truth, justice, and the kitchen-fridge-way.

[@chanell8430]

Life saver!!! Thank you so much for this video. I was so worried I wouldn't be able to remove it

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know my video could help.

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Thanks for this video. Our release button is not working. But now that you showed us the grill comes off, I remember that is does and will do that to change the filter.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

My pleasure Mattie, glad my video could help!

[@georgetate6055]

Yup... thanks for the video! I have a Kenmore-Amana fridge. A similar issue. The filter is at the bottom of my fridge but has a little door that you open and the filter pops out as it is grabbed by little "grabbers" that pulls it out. There's several videos right here on KZbin that shows how easy it is! And it IS easy - if it works. Your solution is good. Take the grill off then grab filter with vice grips. Pull. It pops out.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Thanks George, glad I could help! :)

[@georgetate6055]

Ok. A little update. I initially thought taking off the grille would help with a similar issue. One thing taking off the grille DID do was expose the catastrophe under my fridge! I should've taken pictures! I have had dogs and cats as housemates for years - imagine the fur and dust! I know the manufacturer says to clean/vac underneath, but . . . I didn't pay any attention to the mfg suggestion. My filter is contained in a slightly different housing. Mine has a little door that snaps open when you pull on it. A little (white) arm "grabs" the filter and pops it out. That's the way it's supposed to happen. The little white arm DID NOT grab the filter. I fiddled with it, and it fell off. So, I tried pulling the filter out with my fingertips. No good. Tried channel lock pliers. Nope. I had to figure out a way to pull the filter out. I tried a strap wrench but couldn't get it around the filter. (It wouldn't have worked anyway since you're not supposed to twist the filter.) I searched the Internet for any tool that might allow me to get the darn thing out. Then, I ran across pick and hook sets in the automotive sections of major box stores! I picked up a set at Harbor Freight (I get no commish), and, lo and behold, I could snag the side of the darn filter and pull it out. It was stuck, tho. I actually had to use force to get it out. I replaced the filter, shut the door, put the grille back on, and ordered a replacement for the filter housing! That was a long explanation, but I'm still a little miffed 'cause manufacturers really cut corners when it comes to these things. No reason companies as large as Whirlpool, Amana, Coldspot, LG, etc., can't make filter replacement less traumatic for regular homeowners. Again, thanks for your vid. It got me started down the rabbit hole, fir sure.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

@@georgetate6055 Glad I could help George and yes, I know only too well the horror show underneath that grill. I tried my best to make mine presentable for filming and it was seriously gross down there.

[@wastewateresken2348]

Much appreciated for this information! New home owners / older fridge inheritor.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Awesome! Glad my video could help ..... and welcome to your new home.

[@lanapatterson8531]

Thank you tenfold!!🙏😊😊 I had purchased the incorrect water filter filter!🫣 It worked fine and I got it in there, and now it’s time to replace it. The black cap wouldn’t fit to remove it!😣 Totally my fault, but your technique works for ANY filter that will work in a Whirlpool Refrigerator !!😄 Thanks, again!!😅

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

That's a relief to hear Lana, glad to hear my video could help!

[@WarlockTheWeary]

Thanks for your help worked great ! Love youtube helpers like you !

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

No problem, I'm just glad it got working for ya!

[@ilive4livemusic]

I just want to add a me too to the other comments; you really saved me a lot of trouble, and worry about whether I was doing it, right. I had the same problem with a broken cap

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Awesome! Glad my video was of assistance for ya.

[@Barbizon6]

When the button will not release the filter, I used a rug latch hook to grab the left side of the filer and it allowed me to push the button and pull the filter out.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Ah-HA! Good technique.. I'll suggest that for the next stuck person.

[@RichardBejtlich]

I think we have the same fridge! I had that problem recently. I think I used a flat head screwdriver to depress a tab near the canister and I removed it.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

I hope this helps you Richard if you ever run into this scenario again. If my new cap breaks as well I'll be researching this video in the future no doubt.

[@shannonwangen287]

Thank you!! I was having this exact problem and I'm so glad I found your video! Thank you for sharing!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Awesome! Glad my video could help

[@builttrainer]

VERY grateful for this tutorial, thank you

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

No problem, glad my video was helpful!

[@kathiparshall8094]

Thank you, mine is stuck and I didn't know how to get it out.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Very welcome kathi ... glad my video could help

[@bobw1731]

Helpful video, thanks for sharing.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Awesome bob, I'm happy to help!

[@Csoulo]

You legit just saved my day! I have been fighting w my filter all month! So glad i came across your page ! Im gonna order a new cap before i replace my filter. What model cap is that we have the same fridge!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Glad my video could help! I linked in the description which cap I bought off Amazon ... I'm not sponsored or anything, I don't get any money, just documented which cap I bought and it wasn't very expensive.

[@Amanda-d7q7z]

What if its really stuck where i can't just grab it. How do you get it out then....

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Hmmm not sure. Is the entire filter tube grabbable? Maybe you can pull it out or something. At least this way you have practically full access to the whole thing. Admittedly I'm not an actual repair man, I just found this solution personally.

[@markbarnett8876]

@@DowntheRabbitHole0 I had the same issue, could not grab it out, it was too stuck. I use a pair of needle nose plyers and grabbed one of the tabs on the right side of the filter and I was able to get it out fairly easily with a pull with the plyers.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

@@markbarnett8876 good to know, Mark, handy info for me to recommend to folks

[@EdnaSalguero]

Thank you for this. I couldn't figure it out either😊

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Awesome, glad my video helped!

[@vandas5613]

Like exploring a basement in a scary movie lol. I'm thankful my fridge's water filter is inside the fridge.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

LOL yeah it was only when I edited the video I noticed some hanging cobwebs missed my first cleaning. You should have seen the nightmare fuel that was in there before I cleaned!

[@vandas5613]

@@DowntheRabbitHole0 why do they make appliances like that, impossible to easily clean? I hate to think what's under my fridge. The models with water hook up you can't slide out to clean. I have a stove with a 1 cm gap along whole width against the wall. Perfect design. Can't slide out to clean and collecting dust, crumbs from toaster, etc🙄

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

@@vandas5613 abandon all hope, ye who look under yer fridge

[@vandas5613]

@@DowntheRabbitHole0 😆😆😆

[@LisaCole-e5k]

Thank you so much for the helpful video!!!!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

No worries! Glad my video was helpful.

[@mikecove1]

You’re supposed to twist the black cap before pulling off. Oh, and the proper term is grill, not grid.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Ahhh! Thanks for the info. 👍

[@rebeccamfon-obongetuk6255]

Thank you 😢so much this video is life saving. Panic done 😅

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Excellent, I'm glad my video helped!

[@ruthharalambous1468]

Thank you so much! Worked like a charm!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

My pleasure, I'm glad to know this video was helpful!

[@ciarrat.2051]

Thanks for help!! KZbin Dads comes to the rescue again!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

LOL thanks .... and I'll get that title put on a t-shirt ;)

[@HeavyDuty608]

Nice video , helped replace my Maytag filter…

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Great to hear! I'm glad this was useful

[@beachFront1000]

Amazing! Thank you for the remedy…you are my hero

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Glad my video could help!

[@CandieGirl613]

You’re a lifesaver! Thank you so much!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

glad I could help!

[@Slamjam88]

When you take the plastic cover piece off and if you can't take it out with your fingers are a flat head screwdriver just use some tool like a vice grip and pull that shit out

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

good idea!

[@barbscott4365]

Oh shoot! I thought I had found the solution in your video!! My problem is that I cant grasp the old tube! Any suggestions??

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Hmm not sure. Assuming you have the tube exposed like mine got, can you not grab it with your hands and gently pry it loose?

[@zhiluanfa5587]

You saved my day

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Glad my video helped! 😀

[@Dorpark]

I got the panel off but can't grab the old filter. I guess its really stuck - I don't have plyers that open wide enough to grab the old filter. Any other suggestions? My cap broke, like you show in the video. I wonder a new cap will work to remove the old filter. Thank you.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Is it possible to coax it from the back by sliding a flat screwdriver into the rear and see if it will push out? The little clasps on a replacement cap should grab it as a final resolution.

[@Dorpark]

@@DowntheRabbitHole0 thanks for your quick reply. I’ll try.

[@Bunkie57]

Awesome video dude! You saved my day!😅

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Glad I could help, George!

[@izaiahgentry]

Thank you my man!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

My pleasure... Glad my video could help!

[@violetalongakit6606]

Thank you so much very helpful ❤

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Awesome. Glad my video could help!

[@enad9768]

Sooo helpful! Thank you.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

You're so welcome!

[@cjjmgt]

Thank you!!!! You saved my day too

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

My pleasure! Glad this could help!

[@Kevocitonakis]

You’re a god send

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

LOL I'll remind my wife of that ... glad this video was helpful!

[@stacyraatz5371]

Thank you!!!! I finally got it!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Awesome! I'm glad my video could help.

[@vivekbhatt9439]

You helped me big time

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Excellent! Glad my video could help.

[@lnoraromero8627]

Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

My pleasure... glad my video was helpful!

[@jessicafaubel8574]

My ejector button is stuck pushed in! And I can't pull the filter out. How do I get the ejector button to pop back out again?

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Hmm that's a toughie Jessica. Pushing the button all the way in doesn't eventually pop the filter? At that stage I'm thinking you might need a repair person to give it a look. Something must be jammed in there real good.

[@vootnie9558]

I installed a filter half the size in there. Any suggestions on how to get it out?

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

If you can get that front panel off you should be able to reach around back of the filter tube no matter what size it is, I think

[@rhondabroden6548]

Help. I can't grab it to pull it out vi think the filter is stuck. Please suggest what to do to pull it out

[@AKAAlia123]

Thank you so much for this!!!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

My pleasure! Glad the video helped.

[@blessed317]

Thank you so much it worked just like you said☀️

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

No worries Linda, glad my video could help!

[@ryancoco5562]

Thanks bro helped so much

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

No prob Ryan, glad my video could help!

[@rox9356]

Thanks so much !!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Glad it could help. One could say the video was "more than this" (your nickname referenced there LOL)

[@Khachatrian_family]

Thank you so much

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

My pleasure! Glad my video helped.

[@FlyingOriginal]

This video saved me!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

glad I could help! I mainly made it for my future reference but lots of folks seem to have benefitted from it so win all around

[@sylviamosher2012]

The release on the side of the filter will not stay in. What do I do?

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

You mean that button you push to make the filter pop out? Maybe see if there's anything stuck along the grooves of the new filter stopping it from going all the way in cuz that button should click outward a bit to indicate you can push it again.

[@DFWqueen_pegasus]

Thank you so much!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Glad it helped :)

[@CA-gq1fk]

Thank you!!!!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

No worries... Glad my video could help!

[@salvatorerascati6463]

Thank you!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Glad I could help!

[@realajani]

This isn't always the case. Mine is lodged in right now. Even taking the cover off didn't fix it.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Darn sorry to hear it. There's no way to encourage it to pop out from reaching toward the back?

[@mikkixo2242]

Thank youuu

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

My pleasure! Glad my video could help.

[@soraydaromero8354]

The issue is I think the filter is really stuck. Still can’t slide out the filter

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Oh no, really? Pushing the button or grabbing the tube won't budge?

[@anselmedah-tohouenou9351]

Water pressure low after I change my filter.. please help!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

It might not be fully plugged in? I find with ours the pressure is low until we run about 5 liters (more than a gallon) through it.

[@DanMartin-r7c]

I love you

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

LOL well that's the highest praise I've received yet in this video. Thanks!

[@rhondabroden6548]

I did it

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Awesome! Sorry it took a while fore to reply but I'm glad you got it and irking.

[@V190r]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWa7qXWdYsxgaJY for bottom fridge filters

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

Excellent extra info there, thanks!

[@V190r]

@@DowntheRabbitHole0 Thank you and thanks for your original video. It is very appreciated 😀

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

@@V190r no worries! if folks can benefit from these videos we've done that's awesome

[@mariotrujillo4927]

Very helpful , thank you!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

My pleasure! Glad I could help out!

[@rhondabroden6548]

Help. I can't grab it to pull it out vi think the filter is stuck. Please suggest what to do to pull it out

[@sochinese]

Thank you so much.

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

No problem! Glad my video could help!

[@butterscotch7286]

Thank you!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

You're welcome, glad my video could help!

[@DaveOnTheInterWebz]

Thank You!

[@DowntheRabbitHole0]

No prob Dave, glad my video could help!