Whirlpool Refrigerator WRF736SDAM13 My stepdaughter tried to remove the filter today and once again it will not turn.

[njchoochoo1]

Model Number

WRF736SDAM13

Brand

Whirlpool

Age

6-10 years

Good Day,

After replacing the water filter cartridge housing and replacing the water filter I successfully removed the new one just after installing. My stepdaughter tried to remove the filter today and once again it will not turn. I have her trying to remove the shelf below to ensure the filter door is completely open and if that doesn’t work I’ll have her kill the power to the unit and take some water out of the line to see if it’s a pressure issue. I did install the correct filter. Is this going to be an every time occurrence? Again, I appreciate your assistance. I have included my original post below and please note that I’m not sure the next time I’m visiting but will update as I can.

Stan

Good Day,

My step daughter has the above referenced refrigerator and the water filter will not release. I have drained some water from the line, tried channel locks as I could not turn it with no luck. It’s possible that an incorrect filter was installed and that’s causing the issue. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and I hope this message finds everyone well.”

 

[Jake]

Ok Stan, she must be using a aftermarket filter because this problem does NOT re-occur time after time when using the OEM filter.

Here's your thread from last year:

FIXED - WRF736SDAM13 Whirlpool Refrigerator Water Filter Stuck

Good Day, My step daughter has the above referenced refrigerator and the water filter will not release. I have drained some water from the line, tried channel locks as I could not turn it with no luck. It’s possible that an incorrect filter was installed and that’s causing the issue. Any...

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Ask her where she is buying the water filter from and the price of it.

This is the OEM Water Filter for her model:
EDR2RXD1 Whirlpool Everydrop Ice and Water

Jake

 

[njchoochoo1]

Hi Jake,

Thanks for the reply. I’m pretty sure it’s an aftermarket as she does try to save some money. If that’s the case it looks like a cartridge holder replacement again? Appreciate your time.

Thanks,
Stan

 

[Jake]

Yes Stan, new cartridge holder again:

Whirlpool W11194438 Housing (AP6286925) - AppliancePartsPros.com

HOUSING W11194438 / AP6286925 made by Whirlpool

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You know she would save money in the long run to just pay extra for the OEM water filter, rather than to keep replacing the entire cartridge holder with the new filter every time she needed a filter, you know what I mean?

Jake

 

[njchoochoo1]

Yes I do. Thanks again. I appreciate your time.

 

[Jake]

Glad to help.

Jake

 

[njchoochoo1]

Hi again. I replaced the cartridge and have the exact cartridge as indicated above. Let’s see what happens this time. Again my thanks for all of the assistance.

Stan

 

[Jake]

Glad to help Stan.

Jake