Your health and that of your household should be put first ahead of anything else. If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that a clean and hygienic home is vital for a healthy and happy lifestyle. Having said that, the one sure way that you can ensure healthier living is by ensuring that your fridge’s water filter is replaced, regularly. Like your bi-yearly dentist visit, if you don’t keep an eye out and maintain your fridge water filter every 6 months, there’s a chance that the filter will do more damage than good. Consider this your water filter 101, where we explain all the reasons why you need to change your water filter. The benefits of water filters Enjoy instant refreshment with clean tasting, filtered water provided by a water filter. Water filters remove a range of harmful substances including bacteria, chlorine, heavy metals and other containments from the water before it reaches you. During operation, water filters may also reduce the metallic taste and cloudiness in your water and ice cubes. How do water filters work? Water filters have an activated carbon block which attracts any containments before trapping them, so that by the time the water passes to your glass or water bottle, the water is pure tasting and fresh. Why should you change the water filter? Over time, the carbon block inside the filter becomes covered with the containments and so it must be changed to effectively filter your water. If it remains unchanged, the filter cannot treat your water and you risk drinking contaminated water. Other parts of the water filter may experience clogging by dirt and debris, again blocking it from effective filtration. How often should you change the water filter? The water filter should be replaced every 4-6 months, depending on how often you use the water dispenser from your fridge. As mentioned above, replacing the filter is vital to ensure that it doesn’t become saturated with contaminants or clogged by dirt and debris. Replacing the water filter in time means less blockage which also reduces the risk of any water leaking or flooding. Top tell-tale signs the water filter needs changing Need some convincing on why you need to change the water filter? If the below starts to occur, you need to change the water filter ASAP: Water or ice tastes bad Water or ice is cloudy Water or ice smells bad The dispenser pressure is low Ice maker is slow or doesn’t make any at all Tip: put a reminder on your fridge or phone to change your water filter every 6 months (or earlier). You can also use the time you the change the clocks (daylight savings) as a reminder to change the water filter. And if you’re lucky, your fridge might have a filter change alert light which lets you know when to change it. How to change a water filter No two fridges are the same, so the process for changing the water filter may differ. For access to the water filter, it is typically found inside the fridge, behind it or at the lower bottom section. Most water filters will just require a simple twist motion to remove and replace it. We recommend that you follow the instructions inside your fridge’s user manual or online on the manufacturer’s site. For a quick replacement, below are our general tips on how to change the water filter: Locate your water filter and remove the filter cover. Gently twist or lift out the water filter from its cavity before responsibly disposing or recycling the water filter. Open your new water filter and remove it from its packaging. Inserting the new filter into the filter cavity, making sure that it locks into place. Insert the filter cover back into its place. Once your water filter is replaced, run at least 1-2 litres of water through the line to properly flush the new filter and remove any trapped air. Is it time you changed your water filter? If your water filter is in need of a replacement, you’re in luck! Our growing range of water filters means that you can continue to safely provide your household and guests with fresh, clean and pure drinking water. Click on the link below to shop water filters. SHOP FRIDGE FILTERS
