Whirlpool 4396841P PUR Push Button Side-by-Side Refrigerator Water Filter, 2-Pack
Buyer Critiques
We bought a new Whirlpool refrigerator earlier this year. The new refrigerator has all the marvelous improvements developed in the final ten years for refrigerators, such as a water filter.
The water filter definitely does deliver much better water. Even so, the water filter seems rather high priced to me. Whirlpool, and other manufacturer's that use this kind of filter, advise the filter be replaced twice a year, whether you need to have to replace the filter or not.
The filter is somewhat painless to replace, but be conscious of what occurs when you pull the filter. To remove the old filter you push a button next to the filter, commonly to the left of the filter. Then pull on the cap covering the filter and pull the filter out. Make a note of how the filter was oriented when you pull it out.
The filter will now start dripping water, so have a paper towel or little bowl on the market to let the water drip into. You can either let the filter finish dripping into a sink, or throw it into a plastic bag that you can seal to maintain the water from dripping out of the bag. Be certain you remove the cover from the filter ahead of you toss it. On our Whirlpool the cover twists counterclockwise for removal.
Install the filter cover onto the new filter. It takes just a twist to lock it into place. Holding the filter so that the two straight pieces on the end of the filter are vertical, with the open portion of the filter cover oriented on the bottom, slide the new filter straight into the filter cavity until the button on the left clicks to let you know the new filter is locked into location. Note that these directions are for a Whirlpool, but I believe most other refrigerators are equivalent. You should be ready to go!
Had I recognized refrigerator water filters had been so high-priced I could possibly have gone with a refrigerator with no one, although our nearby water has a lot of chlorine in it (which is filtered out by the filter).
As with many modern day conveniences, this water filter represents a convenience that you did not know you required until you had it. Now that I have it, I am asking yourself irrespective of whether I want it considering that I have to invest a chunk of adjust every year in filter replacements. Oh properly. I guess I can sleep more soundly figuring out that the water filter is now removing a bunch of stuff from my water that my physique either did not want or require.
Good luck!
Overall we have discovered this to be a fantastic water filter. But we have had our water tested by a skilled, both at the tap, and at the filtered tap on the refrigerator. Each waters tested the identical for chlorine content material, then again, the particle contaminants were significantly lowered by the filter on the refrigerator.
One thing to note on your water filter.
The light is merely a timed indicator of when they want you to replace the filter. Feel of it as a "countdown timer" that starts as soon as you reset it. It is in no way measuring the quantity of water you are consuming... Personally, I implemented to change out the filter each and every 6 months when the indicator light came on, but we hardly ever use the water/ice now, so I have not altered it (or reset it) in over a year even though I in all probability will soon. I actually cut the first a single in half to see how "contaminated" the filter was and to my surprise, it looked like a brand new filter...
The life of a filter depends on a couple of things.
1. The amount of contaminants in your water (nicely water is normally the worst)
2. The quantity of water that passes via the filter
If you have low contaminants and/or use extremely tiny filtered water, your filter will last significantly longer than 6 months. If you pay attention to the quantity of water flow and the size of your ice cubes, you can far more accurately decide the appropriate time to replace the filter.
I have county water and we also have installed a "complete property" water filtration method, so I can probably get closer to 2 years out of a filter. Clearly, not every person has these installed even though, just use standard sense on when to replace your filter and you'll be fine.
P.S. Why is it extra highly-priced per unit to decide to purchase the three-pack than it is to shop for the two-pack? Am I the only a single that located this odd?
Item Description
Amazon.com Item Description
Make confident the water and ice from your refrigerator is as clean and fresh tasting as possible by replacing its water filter. This Whirlpool PuR water filter is utilised in Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, and JennAir side-by-side refrigerators with filter access in the base grille.
It is NSF-certified to lessen cysts, particulates (class I), lead, mercury, and a lot more. (The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water filter are not necessarily in all users' water.) Though it effectively removes contaminants from your water and ice, this filter also lowers the taste and odor of chlorine whilst retaining advantageous fluoride.
For the highest quality water and ice, your refrigerator's water filter requirements to be changed more than a period of time as its effectiveness at cleaning the water is decreased. For optimal results, you ought to replace this refrigerator water filter every single 6 months to assure clean, secure drinking water and ice.
Your refrigerator will even remind you when to adjust its filter, turning on an indicator light located near the water dispenser. Changing the filter is simple and easy--just find the old filter, twist and turn it till it becomes loose, then pull the old filter out and replace with the new filter.
This model (4396841) can be put to use to replace the following models of water filter:
- 4396842
- 8212650
Replacing Your Water Filter
For side-by-side refrigerators with filter access in the base grille, comply with these instructions for replacing your filter:
- Push the eject button, then pull the filter cap. Do not twist cap.
- Eliminate the filter cap by turning it counter clockwise. Set aside cap. Discard old filter.
- Eliminate the packaging and O-ring covers from the new filter.
- Align arrows on the cap and new filter. Turn clockwise to snap in location.
- Push filter into the base grill till the eject button pops. Gently tug on cap to assure it is snug.
- Flush the water method till a total of 3 gallons (12 L) has been dispensed.
From the Manufacturer
This PuR Rapid-Fill Refrigerator Water Filter is utilized in Whirlpool and KitchenAid Quickly-Fill side-by-side refrigerators with filter access in the base grille. Just press the release button to eliminate and replace the Refrigerator Water Filter. When retaining advantageous fluoride, this NSF Certified Refrigerator Water Filter reduces chlorine taste and odor, particulates (class I), lead, and mercury. Replacing this Refrigerator Water Filter just about every 6 months ensures clean, safe drinking water. Please look at the 4396710 Cyst Removing Filter as an option at no further cost.
Product Details
- Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- ASIN: B003BEY63Y
- Item model number: 4396841P
Technical Details
- NSF certified refrigerator water filter retains beneficial fluoride in water while reducing chlorine taste and odor
- Also reduces particulates, lead, and mercury
- Replace every six months for best results
- Dimensions: 13 inches long by 4.6 inches wide by 2.6 inches tall
- This item sold in a convenient two-pack
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