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Ya they usually last about 6 months unless you live in an area where the water has alot of crap in it. Definitely expensive if you buy the brand name ones. I get mine on filterdrop.com They only sell a generic brand but it has always worked well for my filter. Usually around $20 for a single and $36 for 2 so I save a good amount
The water line leading to the fridge is standard 1/4", and a 10" carbon filter with quick-connect fittings is $10 on Amazon.. On some fridges you might need a bypass plug, but on many others, you can just pop the old filter out & toss it. No way I'd ever pay $20, $30, or $80 for a substandard proprietary filter.
This thread reminded me that I have been looking at that red light every time I open the fridge door for about a month now. I've always used the filters that Lowe's sells. The first replacement I bought was a Kitchenaid around $80. The next time I went, Lowe's didn't carry them anymore but were stocking a Whirlpool that would fit for about $60, and that's the type I've been using since. I cringed every time I had to fork over $60 for a filter.
I ordered a Refresh filter that is guaranteed to fit for about $11 and free shipping. It should be here today. I sure hope it does everything it is supposed to do....no more $60 filters .
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Originally Posted by edman31
3 month ago i buy a kitchenaid refrigerator so do i have to change how often i have to change?
My KitchenAid fridge has the light that comes on when the filter needs to be changed. I believe it comes on once a year. The filter that I ordered above has worked just fine. No more $60 filters .
Not sure there is a right answer to this question. My guess is the light comes on when the water switch has cycled a number of times. There might be a back pressure sensor built in, but I doubt it. The name of the game is to sell you stuff, which is why I think it counts the cycles of the switch whether you need it or not. If you are getting good water pressure from the water spigot, chances are it does not need changing. When the flow diminishes, then it's time is my guess.
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