I am trying to twist off the filter. How difficult is it and do you special tool to remove it. I was just replacing the whole thing which was wasteful
1025010
1. Grip wings on underside of housing and turn cartridge counter clockwise. 2. Disposable cartridge will drop into your hand. 3. Insert new filter cartridge into housing and turn until it stops. 4. Flush cartridge for 10 minutes to remove carbon fines prior to using water.
1025011
You have to put a little manpower into it . I asked my husband to remove it for me. I think the water pressure builds up as it flows.
1025012
Yes, husband has been called and tool has been used every time. Also I was told to immerse the filter in a bowl of very warm water for a while, and then it can be unscrewed easily.
1025013
I put on some rubber gloves and turned it CLOCKWISE from underneath. It is very easy to replace.
1025014
I saw this tip on one of the reviews and it worked for me...put on rubber gloves, they will give you extra gripping power. Hold on to the top of the casing with one hand while twisting the filter with the other hand. Also twist it clockwise since it's upside down.
1025015
I find it to be an absolute nightmare to replace the filter. I twist and pull with pliers and it ends up pretty chewed up before it gets off. Really bad design.
1025016
You are talking about the old filter right? If so, yeah, it seems to get stuck pretty good on there over time. If you can get a pair of pliers on the bottom part and twist counter clockwise, remember it's upside down. Once you get it started, it still is pretty difficult until you get it all the way off. Good luck. Thanks.
1025017
Hi, Yes, it can be quite difficult. :-( The last time I did it, I ended up using a pair of large pliars. It's also hard to remember which way to turn it, because it is, sort of, upside down. Try to move the part closest to you from right to left. Once you loosen it a little it gets easier.
1025018
It can be struck pretty tight but it will unscrew the usual counter-clockwise. At least once, I have taken the device off of the faucet to get a better grip. Once off the faucet, you might even use expandable groove pliers since the cartridge is going in the trash. You might try a light coating of liquid soap on the threads of the replacement cartridge.
1596998
you might want to unscrew the filter unit from the tap where you have more leverage to remove the filter
406626
First press filter button on duster - when it opens take out filter. Turn gray part clockwise until it separates. Clean out, replace or clean filter. Replace turning counter-clockwise and snap all together again. done
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.!
66714
The filter housing I have (they may differ) is like a little tower that stands by the sink with a spout coming out of it. I disconnect the hoses, turn it upside down. Then it's like opening a large jar, but with an easier grip. The previous comment described using vinegar-water to loosen sediment and (brilliant!) an oil-filter wrench to take it off. But I've never needed either. It twists off just like a jar lid.
2191322
It's pretty easy. Just pull it out and shake it in the trash. I usually knock it against the side of the trash can a couple of times to remove the dust collection. Then just push it back in. Oh and based on the previous response, you push the button on the front to release the top collector. I usually have to pull it off, flip it over, then reach down and pull out the filter.
22862
The instructions are in the user manual. If this is missing, you can find them online by searching for the model number and the words "user manual". As I remember, you have to take out the reservoir, unscrew the filter back case from the base and remove the filter from the bottom. After I did it the first time, It was pretty easy.
121525
It's pretty easy once you know how. Put your thumb on the outside of the bowl and the side of your index finger on the nub of the filter. Squeeze your fingers together and the filter should pop right out. The filter can be disassembled by holding the nub in one hand and pulling the bottom of the filter away at the notches. That too should come right off.
1275202
i just did it before responding to you - I just pulled the filter from the top from the top of the lid. It came out very easily.
177078
Interesting. My filter unscrews quite easily. Perhaps give it a better tug. Good luck.
1109624
It's a bit tricky. U have to get ur fingers on each side of the filter and pull it up. As long as ur fingers are across from each other and u pull it with equal pressure on both sides it should come out more easily.
1435898
I have found it difficult to remove the filter (even the Samsung filters). My filter is in the back right corner of the refrigerator, with a wine shelf in the way. I use a 'rubber husband' gripper to firmly hold the filter to turn it. Also, make sure you are turning it counter clockwise. As there is pressure in the water line, that also causes some resistance. I have never needed to do so, but you could shut off the water line to the refrigerator, drain some water from the water dispenser and see if that helps. Otherwise call Hulk Hogan to try to turn it.
1303625
A filter wrench BUT they don't give one - I used an auto oil filter wrench. Tap Master is crap. Maybe a male friend can open it.Go to pureearth.comSorry so late in reply
2176879
The filter cover just pops off, inside there is a black plastic piece. Pull it out and the filter will come out. Otherwise you can just clean it while still attached to the dryer with a dry soft bristle brush.
1733736
It took me a little while to figure out too. Just PULL, don't twist. I had to use something to pry it out the first time because it was set in pretty tight.
2176878
I don't know what the manufacturer recommends but I just slip a slot screwdriver between the filter cover and the body of the blower and give it a slight twist. It comes off very easily. Then I pull out the inside holder with my fingers (also easy). I then gently brush it off with a soft bristle brush or vacuum it off with the brush tool and the vent on the vacuum hose open. Be careful not to brush hard or let the vacuum suck it up. I always vacuum the the filter cover, holder and the blower itself before I put it back together. When put it back together be careful to align the hole in the filter with the center of the cover. Just snap the holder back into the center of the cover and then the cover back to the blower body. All of the reassembly is done with just your hands, no tools required. The process is simple and by doing it regularly I've had good service from my blower and have avoided the issues that others have reported.
1403285
I haven't yet had to replace the filter. I don't use it that much. My filter is a permanent filter and I just empty it in the trash when I use it.