How to Replace the Water Filter in an Inglis Refrigerator
Replacing the water filter in your Inglis refrigerator is an essential maintenance task that shouldn’t be overlooked. You should replace your fridge’s water filter every 6 months to ensure the refrigerator's ice and water is contaminant and odor free; replace it more frequently if you notice the water flow slowing.
Inglis offers a wide variety of refrigerators, and the water filters used vary by model. Learning how to change the water filter in your Inglis refrigerator will depend on the refrigerator style you have, the location of the water filter in your refrigerator, and the filter part number. If you’re unsure what filter goes in your Inglis refrigerator, use the filter finder in our Inglis refrigerator water filter collection.
The tables below list the Inglis water filter part numbers by refrigerator style, with links to step-by-step instruction videos. Read on to learn how to replace the water filter in your refrigerator.
How to change the water filter in an Inglis side-by-side refrigerator
| Filter number | Removal method | Location | How-to video |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDR3RXD1 | Push button to eject | Bottom grille | How to replace push-button-to-eject water filters |
| EDR5RXD1 | Twist to remove | Bottom grille | How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter |
Step-by-step instruction by Inglis part number
How to replace push-button-to-eject water filters
The push-button-to-eject Inglis water filter is EDR3RXD1.
Push the eject button.
Pull the filter out of the housing.
Remove the decorative cap.
Install the decorative cap on the new filter.
Push the new filter into the housing until the eject button snaps out.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.
How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter
The twist-to-remove Inglis water filter is EDR5RXD1.
Twist the filter to the left and pull it out of the housing.
For filters in the grille, use the decorative filter cap from the old filter on the new filter.
Line up the new filter, push it into the filter housing and twist the filter to the right.
Wipe up any spills.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.
Installing and replacing an external in-line water filter
If your refrigerator doesn't have a built-in water filter, you can add one in the water line behind the refrigerator. See how easy it is to install or replace an inline water filter using Kenmore water filter 3844609 or 3844709.
Looking for DIY repair advice to fix a problem with your refrigerator? Check out our refrigerator repair help page for symptoms and troubleshooting tips, error codes and repair guides.
If you’re having problems removing your old filter or installing the new one, check out our video How Do You Remove a Stuck Water Filter.
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