I like that you noted to swing the filter all the way over until it can't go over any more before you pull it out! Very important bit of information because if you only swing it over part way, it will not pull out. The fact that you illustrate that it can't swing over any more was helpful to me. I watched the quickest video before this one and the lady didn't point that out and I broke one of the little tabs off of my $50. filter. Thanks for that point!
I am going to try this, I have had so many really smart people try it and ended up paying $100 to a GE Technician to get the new one installed. If I ever get this one in there, I am never changing it again! Your video is the best one like other comments said.
Thank you!! So much,we have the same exact refrigerator and in 3yrs I have never been able to install the filter without a struggle 😅 until this video.Took 2 minutes!! 😁
Very good video but I would recommend anyone watching start at the 2:24 min time of the video if you want to simply watch the install demo. Thanks for taking the time to show us
We watched 5 videos. This is the only one that showed clearly where the opening should be when insertion began. We had to move the opening to the right with the old filter. Thank you! We would have tried without success because most videos go too fast and don't show clear shots of the refrigerator.
Really good video, exactly what I needed see in order to replace my water filter in my GE refrigerator the correct way. Please note, that taking the filter out can be difficult to pull out and would not be for anyone handicapped in strength, just keep that in mind to those out there reading. My guess is the second time (third filter) will be easier, I tested that theory on this new filter and it wasn't as bad as the first time, but once the system is pressurized that maybe a different story. Thank you for posting!
Thanks for the video. I struggled to get my new filter into place, then saw with the help of this video that the receiving end (the white part) hadn't actually moved all the way to the right, so I couldn't line the filter up without hitting the gray shoulder. I used a screwdriver to move the white part to the right and get it lined up. Voila! It helped to see how it was supposed to be to figure out what I needed to do. Thanks for the help, Watson's Wagons.
@@brendawire4955 It was NOT easy because the plastic seemed to be stuck together... I used a short but fat screwdriver, poked it into the hole and used the handle like a lever. I moved it left and right to free that receiving end up more and more until I could get it to go all the way to the right. Does that make sense?
@@SeniorLady Thanks so much. I was able to get it finally. I think the issue is when I remove the old filter, it didn't position the plastic hole correctly for installing the refill. The screwdrive approach worked! Thanks so much.
Thank you for your very informative video. I I I have been trying to change the filter and flush out the lines or the filter on my dad‘s refrigerator and did not know how. I must’ve watched five videos that were no help at all. So thank you for yours.
This video was right on! I used a replacement filter found on Amazon and just remembered to place the nose in with the little white piece sticking up and the little cup shape on the bottom. I have issues with the strength in my hands but was able to do it. I am 5 ft 2 and was just able to reach the filter.
I stop flushing once the water runs clear, usually in the second half gallon. Haven't seen any discoloration in the ice and the water tastes the same. Like the video.
This saved me an expensive service call. The crappy instructions tell you to twist 1/4 turn. That will break off the water cartridge tab on this model fridge. Follow his instructions exactly, and be sure the rear “wings” on the end of the cartridge are perfectly horizontal
Thanks for the info, I did it! The only problem is the actual fridge itself. Nothing but problems...it leaks, sometimes I am unable to open the freezer door, the fridge is LOUD. I regret buying a ge. I thought they produced quality products like in the 70's and 80's.
If the female part doesn’t swing out when you pull the old filter out take the back end of a wooden spoon and swing it out to the right then just put the new filter in as marked, swing everything back to the left and close the little door.
TIP- Don't buy the Brand X filters to save money. There is a RFI chip on the GE brand filters, the Brand X ones don't have them. The refrigerator will not recognize the filter and the water will not dispense. I learned the hard way.
One thing this video and the instructions didn't explain is that after all this you need to press and hold the water button for 3 seconds to reset the timer. Kinda annoying the instructions didn't say that
I just finished swapping in a new filter for the first time. Water dispenser would not work until I pressed the selection on the display screen marked "Installation Bypass". Bypass as in "bypass the rigamaroll about scanning the QR code to order a new filter and turn on the water dispenser" not "how to install a bypass water line to use the water dispenser without a filter". D'oh!!!!
Mine too. I just spent a hour on the phone with ge trying to get my filter in. Mind you this is the 2nd filter. I broke the 1st one. Your video was great. I have gotten them in only with help. Frustrating to see you pop it in 1,2,3. I'll try again in the am when I am not so upset. I will be watching your video again while trying to get it in so easily. Thank you
Does my height have to be as high as the filter is because I'm 5 ft and I have a French door GE and I cannot get the filter in for all the tea in China and I'm ready to throw the damn thing out the window is it because I'm shorter that I'm not getting it in the proper way all I know I will never own another GE product again with all the problems I've had this isn't a problem having a dishwasher that decided to flood my floor that's the problem not the first time second time
ITS not as simple as it look, GE should of make this thing a hell of a lot user friendly it should not be so hard to change a water filter I have the GE 3 years and I have only been able too change. it 2 times on my own. lucky I have a service contract the tech always have to come out and install it.
Now I just I stalled new filter. It worked a few times and now it stopped dispensing water! There is an error message: control locked. I turned the power off to my whole house for 10 seconds, then turned back on....the error msg stills displays and no water.
NO NO NO not that simple....Thanks for your effort..your hand gets in the way..and mine WILL NOT install that simply...I am NOT an IDIOT but this is the worse design EVER!!! Wish I had checked it out before I bought the dam fridge..
Take your cell phone up close to where it plugs in and take a picture of it. See if you have any busted tabs that are stuck in there getting in the way.
I like that you noted to swing the filter all the way over until it can't go over any more before you pull it out! Very important bit of information because if you only swing it over part way, it will not pull out. The fact that you illustrate that it can't swing over any more was helpful to me. I watched the quickest video before this one and the lady didn't point that out and I broke one of the little tabs off of my $50. filter. Thanks for that point!
Yes that’s a key point I wish they emphasized
The last piece of information you posted to look at the end of the filter and the straight horizontal alignment was the trick for me. Thanks.
I am going to try this, I have had so many really smart people try it and ended up paying $100 to a GE Technician to get the new one installed. If I ever get this one in there, I am never changing it again! Your video is the best one like other comments said.
Thank you just follow the steps and you will be just fine and you will not have to leave it in there forever
Thank you!! So much,we have the same exact refrigerator and in 3yrs I have never been able to install the filter without a struggle 😅 until this video.Took 2 minutes!! 😁
Very good video but I would recommend anyone watching start at the 2:24 min time of the video if you want to simply watch the install demo. Thanks for taking the time to show us
watched two other videos before this one! Easy, easy after your much more thorough vid. Thanks!
I’m happy it worked out for you
We watched 5 videos. This is the only one that showed clearly where the opening should be when insertion began. We had to move the opening to the right with the old filter. Thank you! We would have tried without success because most videos go too fast and don't show clear shots of the refrigerator.
Really good video, exactly what I needed see in order to replace my water filter in my GE refrigerator the correct way. Please note, that taking the filter out can be difficult to pull out and would not be for anyone handicapped in strength, just keep that in mind to those out there reading. My guess is the second time (third filter) will be easier, I tested that theory on this new filter and it wasn't as bad as the first time, but once the system is pressurized that maybe a different story. Thank you for posting!
out of all of the videos I have watched this was by far the best one.. thank you
Thank you so much for posting this video. I immediately saw what I did wrong when you began to insert the new filter.
I’m glad I was able to help have a wonderful Thanksgiving
Was unable to see how it worked -- cannot insert the white tab with this video.
Thanks for the video. I struggled to get my new filter into place, then saw with the help of this video that the receiving end (the white part) hadn't actually moved all the way to the right, so I couldn't line the filter up without hitting the gray shoulder. I used a screwdriver to move the white part to the right and get it lined up. Voila! It helped to see how it was supposed to be to figure out what I needed to do. Thanks for the help, Watson's Wagons.
How did you get the screwdriver to move the white part. I can't get it to budge?
@@brendawire4955 It was NOT easy because the plastic seemed to be stuck together... I used a short but fat screwdriver, poked it into the hole and used the handle like a lever. I moved it left and right to free that receiving end up more and more until I could get it to go all the way to the right. Does that make sense?
@@SeniorLady Thanks so much. I was able to get it finally. I think the issue is when I remove the old filter, it didn't position the plastic hole correctly for installing the refill. The screwdrive approach worked! Thanks so much.
@@brendawire4955 Yea!!!
thanks.. the screwdriver technique helped me ! 🙂
Thank you for your very informative video. I I I have been trying to change the filter and flush out the lines or the filter on my dad‘s refrigerator and did not know how. I must’ve watched five videos that were no help at all. So thank you for yours.
Thanks for the great video!!!! Really a lifesaver. The instructions are to difficult and confusing.
This video was right on! I used a replacement filter found on Amazon and just remembered to place the nose in with the little white piece sticking up and the little cup shape on the bottom. I have issues with the strength in my hands but was able to do it. I am 5 ft 2 and was just able to reach the filter.
Glad it worked out
You have the best video out there in replacing my GE water filer!! Thanks!
Very kind of you thank you
I stop flushing once the water runs clear, usually in the second half gallon. Haven't seen any discoloration in the ice and the water tastes the same. Like the video.
Thank you. You made this job easy for me. Happy holidays!!😃👍🦃🌲🇺🇸🇺🇸
This saved me an expensive service call. The crappy instructions tell you to twist 1/4 turn. That will break off the water cartridge tab on this model fridge. Follow his instructions exactly, and be sure the rear “wings” on the end of the cartridge are perfectly horizontal
how does the little clip on nose of the cartridge go in?
Super cool guy and no nonsense instructions. Thanks!
Thank you, you made a very confusing job simple, I had the very same serial name , appreciate your time and kindness.
What if it still says replace after the new one goes in?
Instruction starts at 2:42
This is a great tip, it worked for me. Thank you so much!
Great video. Much appreciated!
That measurements of water helped alot thanks
Thanks - even GE didn't supply this video!!!
Got it installed and reinstalled several times but nothing works and get an error message saying to replace the filter. Very aggravating
Thanks for the info, I did it! The only problem is the actual fridge itself. Nothing but problems...it leaks, sometimes I am unable to open the freezer door, the fridge is LOUD. I regret buying a ge. I thought they produced quality products like in the 70's and 80's.
Gracias señor me ayudado mucho su video 😊
This was so helpful thank you!
If the female part doesn’t swing out when you pull the old filter out take the back end of a wooden spoon and swing it out to the right then just put the new filter in as marked, swing everything back to the left and close the little door.
So much help! Thanks
TIP- Don't buy the Brand X filters to save money. There is a RFI chip on the GE brand filters, the Brand X ones don't have them. The refrigerator will not recognize the filter and the water will not dispense. I learned the hard way.
I didn’t know that
@@WatsonsWagons You might get away using the off brands with some models. Mine is a PYE22PELBDS.
One thing this video and the instructions didn't explain is that after all this you need to press and hold the water button for 3 seconds to reset the timer. Kinda annoying the instructions didn't say that
One gallon, at most is sufficient. As long as the water is clear, like after your second measuring cup full, you’re fine. Just for future reference.
I just finished swapping in a new filter for the first time. Water dispenser would not work until I pressed the selection on the display screen marked "Installation Bypass". Bypass as in "bypass the rigamaroll about scanning the QR code to order a new filter and turn on the water dispenser" not "how to install a bypass water line to use the water dispenser without a filter". D'oh!!!!
thank you so much
What if the “replace water filter” alert doesn’t change after installing the new one
Really don’t know, maybe the owners manual has a reset procedure. Sorry
is there any need to shut the water off first?
Looks easy
Instructions? I ordered my filters directly from GE and there were no instructions.
@@donnafechter5843 wow
My filters go in far harder than what you demonstrate
Mine too. I just spent a hour on the phone with ge trying to get my filter in. Mind you this is the 2nd filter. I broke the 1st one. Your video was great. I have gotten them in only with help. Frustrating to see you pop it in 1,2,3. I'll try again in the am when I am not so upset. I will be watching your video again while trying to get it in so easily. Thank you
I still can't get it 😞
I put my filter in backwards. I know, pretty stupid. I got it out, but can't get in correctly. Did I break it?
I have no idea. Thought it went in only one way. What broke?
Thank you!!
What if you replace the filter and it still won't make ice cubes?? Ty
My refrigerator has an ice cube button that I have to hold for 3 seconds to turn the ice maker back on. Sometimes the system locks.
@@WatsonsWagons figures it was a weird button on the fridge display
@@lordcolinb is it working?
@@WatsonsWagons got it working ty
@@WatsonsWagonswhere would that button be. I get a message saying locked hold for three seconds but it does nothing still no water or ice??
Awesome essy to do it with your dirección!!!!
Only GE refrigerator water filter are so dirty
Does my height have to be as high as the filter is because I'm 5 ft and I have a French door GE and I cannot get the filter in for all the tea in China and I'm ready to throw the damn thing out the window is it because I'm shorter that I'm not getting it in the proper way all I know I will never own another GE product again with all the problems I've had this isn't a problem having a dishwasher that decided to flood my floor that's the problem not the first time second time
The other guy said twist it
Run out 2 gallons of water
Has anyone tried using a chip from another owner's fridge? I've saved my old chips and hope to swap them to see if it works.
ITS not as simple as it look, GE should of make this thing a hell of a lot user friendly it should not be so hard to change a water filter I have the GE 3 years and I have only been able too change. it 2 times on my own. lucky I have a service contract the tech always have to come out and install it.
Did not work as shown -- cannot get the little click on the filter to go in. So frustrating.
Now I just I stalled new filter. It worked a few times and now it stopped dispensing water! There is an error message: control locked. I turned the power off to my whole house for 10 seconds, then turned back on....the error msg stills displays and no water.
It’s a good filter with a bad microchip. Return the filter and get a new one. I just did this with my refrigerator,
Sooooo yeah
NO NO NO not that simple....Thanks for your effort..your hand gets in the way..and mine WILL NOT install that simply...I am NOT an IDIOT but this is the worse design EVER!!! Wish I had checked it out before I bought the dam fridge..
I agree, and in every video the person's hand is in the way during installation. How does one line up the filter so the little clip goes in?
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And I broke it
What it you twisted
If you twist it, you may break the tabs
Guess I messed up the connection box The tabs are not broken
Any trick to fix the connection box to line up
Will I have to have a new grey connection box replaced
Take your cell phone up close to where it plugs in and take a picture of it. See if you have any busted tabs that are stuck in there getting in the way.
Thank you!!!