KItchenaid Water Filter Stuck

Here is what is wrong when you can't get your Kitchenaid Water Filter out of your refrigerator by simply twisting like the directions say.
The filter was so stuck that I had to remove the filter and housing from the refrigerator and replace the housing.
What a pain!

[@ironeagle1281]

Great point about adding lubrication to the O rings before installing. My old filter was stuck coming out and the new replacement would not seat and was leaking. I used some Olive oil and it made all the difference. Thanks for the video!

[@elizabethtenaglia5684]

Camera is too far away! But I get the jist. I wish I could have seen how you took it out of the refrigerator

[@paulsommers7733]

Who is the moron that designed this filter and housing, Thanks for the video I'm having the same problem.

[@okbdew]

Our water filter seemed to be frozen into place. After watching your video l was almost ready to give up til I pulled out a 12" step stool that put my eye level (I'm 5'3") above the filter. At that height I easily unlocked it by rotating left. I think the problem was that being short, I was putting downward pressure on the filter. I bet nobody over 6' tall has any problem removing these filters. Had same problem trying to put bypass plug into place, same easy fix. Tool required: a step stool.

[@christinamiller5848]

You were right little one! However, my dilemma now is getting the stupid cover back on. I TRULY HATE KITCHENAID GARGAGE. It came with the house I bought. Horrible appliances.

[@patlewis1564]

Filter door has to be almost 6 o'clock position- MAGIC-filter comes right out

[@sachijones604]

I still cannot pull this thing out.

[@richardboesel]

I had to dissemble the whole upper unit to get to the filter housing - turn off the water supply and disconnect the two water hoses- I was then able tkk on get the whole unit out and take it to my garage. If not handy- get a repair man!

[@mark63916391]

Clean up your garage 😂😂

[@meatplow]

Those are called O-rings. Use the correct nomenclature please.