FIXED 106.51133210 Kenmore Refrigerator - Unable to Remove Water Filter

[Terry12345]

Model Number

106.51133210

Brand

Sears Kenmore

Age

1-5 years

Kenmore Coldspot model 106.51133210

I have been trying to remove/replace water filter in this side/side refrigerator and no success. i have got large plyers on the filter and attempted to move side, to side, push and pull to no avail. does anybody have any suggestion?

am i going to be forced to replace the entire water filter housing?

what kind of project will it be to replace entire housing? this filter has been difficult to remove since it was new.

any help will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Terry

 

[Jake]

Hi Terry,

Have you been using the OEM water filter for your model?

Here's the OEM water filter for your model:
Water Filter EDR1RXD1


Here's your owners manual: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mjd85w-CcTwvIPhEoghIqxDLSzXPsjk_/view?usp=sharing Page 18 shows you how to replace it.

Jake

 

[Terry12345]

Hello Jake,
Thank you for your reply. i have opened the filter cover and filter is NOT released. "Life open the filter cover door. the filter will be released and then be ejected as the door is opened." We purchased the refrigerator new, and ever since the 1st filter change, the filter has not released like described in manual. i have pushed with my hand and have got the filter to release previously. the last couple filters i have used large pliers to remove filter. Using pliers to remove filter is NOT working.

any ideas

 

[Terry12345]

Hey, i just got filter to release by pushing upward, and downward with my hands on filter and heard a click. i was then able to pull filter out.

woo hoo

 

[Jake]

Excellent Terry, glad you got it out.

Thanks for the update!

Jake