I got the replacement filter only, and I cannot unscrew the white plastic housing to actually swap out the filter. Any idea how to loosen this?
294860
big pair of channel lock pliers..or unscrew off shower arm and grab with a towel is a really tight fit..
294861
I hold the top of the plastic casing with one hand and the bottom of it with the other hand and twist hard. Sometimes it takes a couple of tries, because if your plumbing is like ours, it can get some rust or silt in there that makes it hard to turn. By the way, there are rubber washers on either end of the filter that are part of the shower head, and sometimes they get stuck to the filter. It is easy to throw them away by accident, so look at the old filter before you toss it.
294862
Yes, the plastic casing is tough to open....I would try a tiny bit of WD40-it smells bad, but then it would loosen up the grit in the treads.
294863
Try to put it into warm water for a while and then try to unscrew it. Good luck.
294864
Strap wrenches work well and will not damage the housing. Look here: WorkShop 85861RP 8-Inch Strap Wrench
294865
Yes, I have been using these filters for years. You need to use two Strap wrenches. If you do not know what these are just do a search on Google. They are these wrenches that have a rubber band to grab on instead of the hard metal teeth jaws of your standard channel locks. These strap wrenches will not damage the plastic casing. Use one wrench to hold one end and the other to turn the other end.
294866
Try some WD-40. It has sediment in the threads. You just need to work at it and tap it on something. Or find some one to help you.
911209
The previous answer is exactly right. Just get your fingers to grip the filter and pinch it toward the middle. It will bend and come right out. The second filter (closest to the top of the lid) will be easy to remove....grab, pull through the same hole you used to remove the square filter.
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Just pull the filter out from the top part which you disengage by pushing the button above the on/off switch. The filter is in a silver housing which twists off. I give the filter (both the white filter & the silver housing) a good wash once a month & replace the white filter part every 4-6 months or so.
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its pretty evident. lift up the cover and you will see the filter(s) assemblies, lift either one and the 2nd can be pulled out afterwards. wash with water and let thourougly dry then re assemble the same sequence you took it out.
1164856
If you can turn a wrench, you can change the filter. It's easy, but can be a bit messy. You just need to put a bucket underneath to catch the water that spills out of the filter housing.
591256
I honestly don't know, what I did with mine is the filter part fit in my old holder so I didn't bother with the new one. I only wanted the filter part. Sorry if this doesn't help.
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What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available." What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use... » Read More What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available." « Show Less
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Hello. The filter will start making a gurgling noise when you need to change it. They are small and seem to need changing frequently. If it is a new filter you also may want to add water to tank to stop the noise. Filter should slide in the grooves and all the way down. I don't think it's suppose to be partially pulled out
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I ran into the same problem. With patience, and by turning it gently and carefully, I finally got it to come off. It helps to screw it on carefully, and evenly, however, it was often difficult to remove. I eventually got a different (slightly more expensive) filter and adapter ring. Good luck with it!
346770
It should unscrew in the counter clockwise direction. Try tapping the filter gently with a wooden spoon or something like that to break it free.
648506
Wish I could help, I have a different system. Have you googled replacement parts for your filter?
1573530
Here's what the distributor of the product says: "Please pull the filter out and insert the new filter. We are working on having instruction sheets added to the pails" Doesn't say how to pull it out so I guess any way you can get it out and any way you can get a new one in.
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Remove the filler tank and locate the filter at the bottom of the rubber tube. You should be able to easily pull it off. It not, just take some scissors and clip it off as close to the filter as possible. Hope this helps you. Mine is still working fine and does what it is supposed to do.
1503460
I am not an appliance technician. Possibly the problem is with the o-ring seal. Not the filter. If you still have the old one try swapping the o-ring from the filter you removed. Other than that I have no idea.
407836
Hi, you remove the little black plastic clip in the screw on top and put a new filter in there and replace the plastic clip. Hope that helps.
1678239
I don't know if this helps, but , did you put the filter cup in properly? The only way I know for it to get stuck is if the handle of the filter cup and the orientation of the cup is wrong....I'm afraid that the only way to get it out is to pull until something gives.......wish I could help more
407838
Just take the top off and there should be a black flap. Undo the flap and replace with new filter. Make sure u take the plastic wrapper off of it.!