Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, we’ll show you how to replace a refrigerator water filter that you swing out to remove.
Swing-out water filters are usually on the inside top left wall of the refrigerator or in the refrigerator door. If it’s in the door, it could be behind a door bin, in a middle compartment or on the end of the refrigerator door. Refer to the owner's manual if you don't find the filter in one of these locations.
How to replace a swing-out water filter in the top left wall
1. Open the cover and swing the filter out.
2. Pull the filter straight out of the housing.
3. Insert the new filter in the housing.
4. Swing the filter into its compartment and close the cover.
5. Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
6. Reset the water filter replacement reminder light on the control.
How to replace a swing-out filter in the end of the door
1. Open the cover and pull out the bottom of the filter.
2. Pull the filter straight out of the housing.
3. Insert the new filter in the housing.
4. Swing the filter into its compartment and close the cover.
5. Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
6. Reset the water filter replacement reminder light on the control.
If your filter is behind a door bin or in the middle of the door, remove the door bin or open the cover. Then twist the filter to the left to release it. Reverse the procedure to install the new filter.
Check your owners manual for additional instructions.
If you’re having problems removing your old filter or installing the new one, check out our video on replacement tips.
youtube.com/watch?v=GDjC0EqHiGE
Save yourself the hassle of remembering to order a new water filter regularly by signing up for a subscription plan at SearsPartsDirect.com. You get free shipping and free up space in your memory banks.
Here’s a link to our filter finder tool.
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In this video, we’ll show you how to replace a refrigerator water filter that you swing out to remove.
Swing-out water filters are usually on the inside top left wall of the refrigerator or in the refrigerator door. If it’s in the door, it could be behind a door bin, in a middle compartment or on the end of the refrigerator door. Refer to the owner's manual if you don't find the filter in one of these locations.
How to replace a swing-out water filter in the top left wall
1. Open the cover and swing the filter out.
2. Pull the filter straight out of the housing.
3. Insert the new filter in the housing.
4. Swing the filter into its compartment and close the cover.
5. Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
6. Reset the water filter replacement reminder light on the control.
How to replace a swing-out filter in the end of the door
1. Open the cover and pull out the bottom of the filter.
2. Pull the filter straight out of the housing.
3. Insert the new filter in the housing.
4. Swing the filter into its compartment and close the cover.
5. Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
6. Reset the water filter replacement reminder light on the control.
If your filter is behind a door bin or in the middle of the door, remove the door bin or open the cover. Then twist the filter to the left to release it. Reverse the procedure to install the new filter.
Check your owners manual for additional instructions.
If you’re having problems removing your old filter or installing the new one, check out our video on replacement tips.
youtube.com/watch?v=GDjC0EqHiGE
Save yourself the hassle of remembering to order a new water filter regularly by signing up for a subscription plan at SearsPartsDirect.com. You get free shipping and free up space in your memory banks.
Here’s a link to our filter finder tool.
searspartsdirect.com/buying-guide/water-filter-finder?sid=soc:youtube:filterfinder
We hope this video helped you out today. Please subscribe to our channel to see more repair tips and tricks.
For more DIY help, visit
searspartsdirect.com/diy/repair-help?sid=soc:youtube:DIY
Find parts for your refrigerator at
searspartsdirect.com/category/1234589/refrigerator-parts?sid=soc:youtube:refrigerator-parts
