Whirlpool 4396841 PUR Push Button Side-by-Side Refrigerator Water Filter

 

Whirlpool 4396841 PUR Push Button Side-by-Side Refrigerator Water Filter, 1-Pack

 

Customer Critiques

We purchased a new Whirlpool refrigerator earlier this year. The new refrigerator has all the marvelous improvements created in the last ten years for refrigerators, like a water filter.
The water filter truly does deliver improved water. In spite of this, the water filter seems really expensive to me. Whirlpool, and other manufacturer's that use this sort of filter, advise the filter be replaced twice a year, no matter whether you want to replace the filter or not.
The filter is reasonably simple and easy to replace, but be conscious of what takes place when you pull the filter. To get rid of the old filter you push a button next to the filter, ordinarily 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 compact bowl accessible 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 preserve the water from dripping out of the bag. Be confident you take away the cover from the filter prior to 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 till 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 think most other refrigerators are related. You really should be prepared to go!
Had I recognized refrigerator water filters were so highly-priced I may have gone with a refrigerator without the need of one, although our local water has a lot of chlorine in it (which is filtered out by the filter).
As with countless modern conveniences, this water filter represents a convenience that you did not know you necessary till you had it. Now that I have it, I am asking yourself no matter if I want it because I have to invest a chunk of adjust each and every year in filter replacements. Oh well. I guess I can sleep way more soundly understanding that the water filter is now removing a bunch of stuff from my water that my body either did not want or want.
Great luck!

General we have found this to be a wonderful water filter. But we have had our water tested by a skilled, each at the tap, and at the filtered tap on the refrigerator. Both waters tested the similar for chlorine content material, on the other hand, the particle contaminants were drastically decreased by the filter on the refrigerator.
A thing to note on your water filter.
The light is merely a timed indicator of when they want you to replace the filter. Believe of it as a "countdown timer" that begins as soon as you reset it. It is in no way measuring the quantity of water you are consuming... Personally, I employed to transform out the filter 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 while I almost certainly will soon. I basically cut the initially 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 items.
1. The amount of contaminants in your water (nicely water is normally the worst)
two. The quantity of water that passes by way of the filter
If you have low contaminants and/or use especially tiny filtered water, your filter will last considerably longer than 6 months. If you spend focus to the amount of water flow and the size of your ice cubes, you can much more accurately identify the suitable time to replace the filter.
I have county water and we also have installed a "complete residence" water filtration method, so I can likely get closer to 2 years out of a filter. Definitely, not everybody has these installed though, just use well-known sense on when to replace your filter and you'll be fine.
P.S. Why is it alot more high priced per unit to invest in the 3-pack than it is to obtain the 2-pack? Am I the only one that found this odd?

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Make positive the water and ice from your refrigerator is as clean and fresh tasting as feasible by replacing its water filter. This Whirlpool PuR water filter is made use of in Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, and JennAir side-by-side refrigerators with filter access in the base grille.

It's NSF-certified to decrease cysts, particulates (class I), lead, mercury, and even more. (The contaminants or other substances removed or decreased by this water filter are not necessarily in all users' water.) Even though it efficiently removes contaminants from your water and ice, this filter also lowers the taste and odor of chlorine whilst retaining useful fluoride.
For the highest quality water and ice, your refrigerator's water filter requirements to be changed over a period of time as its effectiveness at cleaning the water is lowered. For optimal results, you should really replace this refrigerator water filter just about every 6 months to make certain clean, safe drinking water and ice.
Your refrigerator will even remind you when to modify its filter, turning on an indicator light discovered near the water dispenser. Changing the filter is quick--just find the old filter, twist and turn it until it becomes loose, then pull the old filter out and replace with the new filter.
This model (4396841) can be used 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, stick to these directions for replacing your filter:

1. Push the eject button, then pull the filter cap. Do not twist cap.
2. Get rid of the filter cap by turning it counter clockwise. Set aside cap. Discard old filter.
3. Take away the packaging and O-ring covers from the new filter.
4. Align arrows on the cap and new filter. Turn clockwise to snap in place.
5. Push filter into the base grill till the eject button pops. Gently tug on cap to make sure it is snug.
6. Flush the water system till a total of three gallons (12 L) has been dispensed.

From the Manufacturer
This PuR Speedy-Fill Refrigerator Water Filter is used in Whirlpool and KitchenAid Rapid-Fill side-by-side refrigerators with filter access in the base grille. Merely press the release button to get rid of and replace the Refrigerator Water Filter. While retaining effective fluoride, this NSF Certified Refrigerator Water Filter reduces chlorine taste and odor, particulates (class I), lead, and mercury. Replacing this Refrigerator Water Filter each 6 months ensures clean, safe drinking water.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000UW2DTE
• Item model number: 4396841
  

Technical Details

• NSF certified refrigerator water filter retains beneficial fluoride in water while reducing chlorine taste and odor
• Also reduces particulates, lead, and mercury
• This model (4396841) can be used to replace filter models 4396842 and 8212650
• Does not reduce the amount of fluoride
• Replace every six months

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