How to Replace The External Water Filter on a Samsung Fridge Freezer

The external water filter on your fridge freezer is vital to ensure the water you drink stays clean and free from impurities. The filter should be replaced approximately every six months to prevent scaling and deposit build-up. This will keep your drinking water clean and your fridge freezer working to its best. 

In this article, we will show you how to replace the external water filter on a Samsung American style fridge freezer.

With a Samsung American style fridge freezer, you don't have to worry about remembering to change the filter, as the appliance will let you know when it is time to do so. The filter indicator light will turn red when you've used it for six months which indicates that it's time to change the filter.

For a guide on how to replace your Samsung fridge freezer's external water filter, take a look at the article or watch our how-to video below. We'll talk you through the steps and provide helpful tips to make the process as quick and easy as possible.

When purchasing your new external water filter, you will need to make sure you get the correct one to fit your appliance. To do this, you will need to know the model number. In a fridge freezer, this can usually be found on the inside walls, on the door or on the side or back. For more help with finding your fridge freezer model number or for advice on what to do if yours has rubbed off, take a look at our article.

You can find replacement water filters for most fridge freezer makes and models on the eSpares website.

Before you begin, make sure your fridge freezer is turned off and completely disconnected from the mains.

The first thing you need to do is turn off your fridge freezer's water supply. To do this, you need to locate the shut off valve. This could be under the sink or in a nearby cabinet or crawl space. Once you have found it, simply turn it to cut off the water supply.

To remove the filter, you need to hold the tube collar against the filter body and pull the tube out.

Next, you need to replace it with a new water filter. To do this, align it so that the arrow 'flow' mark is pointed towards the fridge.

Then remove the red clip and take out the blank before installing.

Connect the inlet and outlet tubing to the appropriate end of the filter by firmly pushing the tubing all the way until it's tightly sealed.

Next, you're going to need to reset the water filter. To do this, press the filter change button for three seconds.

You will then hear a chime and the colour of the indicator will change from red to blue.

Now you have successfully replaced the external water filter, you can turn the water supply back on and check for any leaks. If you do experience leaks, then you can try repeating the steps above.

The last thing you will need to do is flush the filter. Press on the water lever and flush through around three litres of water until the water is running clean. This will allow trapped air to purge from the water system. If you notice that the water is dark or discoloured at first, don't worry as this is completely normal.

And there you have it, how to replace the external water filter in a Samsung American style fridge freezer. Now that your water filtration system is running smoothly, why not make sure the rest of your fridge freezer is clean and free from dirt and smells too? Take a look at our article for advice and guidance on the best way to clean your fridge freezer.

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