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posted on June 23, 2009 at 09:31AM Inappropriate?

How often do you change your water filter?  Where do you usually buy them from?

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Disclaimer:  I am an employee of Sears Holdings Corporation.

replies: 10 latest post: May 27, 2010 at 06:16PM by Appliance-Guru
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posted on June 23, 2009 at 12:41PM
 

Is this a survey-type question, or are you asking for how often one should change the filter and where they're available?

posted on June 23, 2009 at 12:46PM
 

I do it every 3 to 6 months on my GE side by side.  I get them from LOWES.

posted on June 23, 2009 at 05:15PM
 
In response to BlueCrewGuyInMA's post from June 23 2009 12:41PM

More of a survey-type question -- trying to figure out whether people actually change their filters according to manufacturer recommendations!

posted on June 23, 2009 at 10:14PM
 

I live in town, and have what some call "city water", which is treated and filtered before being distributed to consumers. I don't have to change my filter as often as someone might who is on a well with no form of water treatment. I'm going a a year now, and have noticed no decrease in flow or quality. However, some folk on wells with no sediment filtration must change them every 3 months. So the answer is, "It depends."

As for where to buy, I have heard that Lowes sells a Whirlpool brand version of our 9030 for less than Sears does. My guess is it is their version of our old 9020, not as good as the 9030, but that is unconfirmed. Home Depot sells a wide variety of GE-branded filters. If you have a Sears Parts store nearby, you can pick up a two-pack at a discount over two separate individual items, or you can even order them direct from http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605_Appliances_Refrigerators_Parts+%26+Accessories#filter=Type|Replacement+filters.

posted on June 24, 2009 at 12:45PM
 

3 to 6 months depending on usage.  filters are available at the Sears Essentials Store

posted on June 24, 2009 at 05:07PM
 
In response to AngieWilliams's post from June 24 2009 12:45PM
AngieWilliams said…

3 to 6 months depending on usage.  filters are available at the Sears Essentials Store

True.  You can even order them from Sears PartsDirect, online at Sears.com (where there should be a link on the home page) or call 1-800-366-7278.  You will need your model number.

posted on June 24, 2009 at 05:16PM
 

3 years ha ha

posted on May 23, 2010 at 10:07AM
 

What happens to the water filter, if you "don't" change them after 6 months? Someone told me that mold and mildew builds up inside them. Is this true?

posted on May 24, 2010 at 09:07PM
 

bacteria can also grow in the filter. you should change it a the very least once a year. If you are not going to change it you should use the bypass that some manufacturer's provide and just run it direct, like drinking direct from the kitchen faucet.

posted on May 27, 2010 at 06:16PM
 

Great point terryf, the inside of almost all water filters in refrigerators are carbon, when this material gets too old it can grow mold/mildew/bacteria/etc. Manufacturers all concur that 6 months is average but it's all depending on usage. I get mine online usually and try to get it cheap as possible, however my next venture is to plumb an R.O. to the fridge, then Ill bypass the filter as it will become unnecessary, and some fridges ave the bypass built in, just depends on manufacturer and model.

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