GE refrigerator water filter won't fit in holder FIX, How to RPWFE
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- I couldn't install my filter because no matter how hard I tried pushing it into it's housing it wouldn't fit, after fully opening the hinge/ housing with a wooden spoon handle, the filter installed and easily fit into the housing, good luck comment, if the video helped 👍
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You are one fantastic human being. I almost want to start a fan club. After hours of frustration your video solved my problem and saved me a service call. THANKS!
Thank you!!! I was just about to give up and call a repair service. I am not a handy person, but this was very easy to follow, and most importantly, it worked!
Thank you I was almost in tears & couldn't figure out how to move that stupid hole over where it should've been!! Appreciate you!!
Thank you! I must have watched 20 videos before I came across yours! You sir are a genius!
Worked like a charm! Thank you!
You saved the day. A gentle twist of the compartment with the wooden spoon handle was exactly the needed correction. Thank you!!!
THANK YOU. I was about to give up. I watched the installation videos over and over but mine wouldn't work. I called GE support and they told me to push the filter in and twist it! None of the instructional videos said to do that. Finally I put searched "problem installing filter" and it took me right here. Got a wooden spoon and boom filter is in THANK YOU - you saved a marriage.
Marcos, if you're ever having a day where you think "what have I accomplished today?" Please know that this video saved me from having a REALLY bad time and I appreciate you. Thank you.
It was the wooden spoon that made it work. The filter holder was put back in position and presto, the filter slid back on, no leaks. Thanks so much for sharing.
This was the most HELPFUL THOUGHTFUL and simple to follow instruction video. The problem and solution were stated succinctly. And it meant not having to pay out money for what was a simple repair / solution. Absolutely LOVED it
This video saved me a call to the repairman. Thank you!!!
I was frustrated for days! (Kept walking away so I wouldn’t lose my temper) Excellent, clear, simple....thank you!
You. Are. AWESOME! After a very frustrating 30 minutes or so, I decided to youtube. After watching you, the instal took maybe 10 seconds. This was exactly my issue. So appreciate this!
Comment from another video that worked: For those of you having trouble getting the new filter in. Stick the butt end of a sharpie into the white hole and turn the white piece so it lines up with the grey outer piece. Worked like a charm.
Sharpie trick worked like a charm!!! Thank you
Your suggestion actually helped MORE than the original video! Thank you! Everyone doesn’t have a wooden spoon that size but the end of a sharpie!! Yes, FOR THE WIN!!!!
Thank you SOOOO much. Tried the wooden spoon - no luck...Sharpie - immediate fix!!
This video and THIS comment! Thank you both!
For years, scientists have wondered, "Can a man weep tears of joy from the insights gained from a CZcams clip on replacing an overpriced, monopolistic fridge filter on a poorly designed product?" And for years, they've been disappointed. Until TODAY
This was immensely helpful, thank you Internet strangers.
You are my hero. I've been trying to figure this out for months. The wooden spoon did the trick in two seconds. Thank you!
This video was amazing. My husband, after taking back 2 filters thinking they were defective, tried what you said. It worked like a charm. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thanks! had the same problem! BTW, there is a empty filter bypass available for those of us who don't want/need filtering. GE is supposed to send that part with the fridge but they don't! One can get it for free from GE if you call their number. They are all Sneaky, I know! Also when you put that authentic GE bypass in, the panel will say every time you get water or ice "Not filtering". Fine by me, we have excellent quality town water.
You saved me!!! My husband passed in May so here I am an old lady trying to adjust to this loss AND do things I'm not sure how too.Well I had to replace the filter ,I took it out before it was FULLY open and couldn't get the new one in ! Looked on CZcams and after 3 videos that didn't show this problem..I thought I was alone or broke the refrigerator, there was your video and it was EXACTLY my problem!
I got a wooden spoon and presto! Fixed!!!You made me so happy. I did it myself and didn't have to call a man to fix it $$$$ TY
Yes!! Happy you got it figured out!
Thank you! Your advice addresses an important gap in the manufacturer's instructions on the replacement filter package, which fail to note that you need to swing the filter housing out before removing the old filter. I didn't have a wooden spoon handle with the right diameter, but eventually found a piece of flatware whose handle was a good enough fit. Really appreciate your uploading the video with a good, clear explanation of the problem and solution.
Marcos, YOU'RE A LIFESAVER!! My husband has struggled the last 2 or 3 filter replacements. Who knew it was something as simple as your Wooden Spoon Method? Funny how the GE folks fail to add that little detail. Thank you so much!!! 🙂
You are amazing. We spent two hrs trying to get the new filter in. With your video, it only took us two minutes to get the new filter installed. Bless your heart. Thank you, thank you!
THANK YOU!!!! Their website doesn’t give a very accurate description nor does it give you trouble shoot for why it won’t go in!! I appreciate your video!!!
Thank you so much!!! No one else addressed this issue. Short and concise too. I was finally able to install the filter. Great tutorial!
Frustration over the top getting filter in. I knew what was wrong, and was ticked that I would have to call an expensive repair man to fix. Your video saved the day. Your directions worked perfectly. Water flowing freely again!
I was extremely frustrated, $50 filter and alot of trouble. Glad it worked out pal 👍
Thank you!! My wooden spoon was too big to get to back and I tried and PRAYED!!!! It worked! I had twisted it and thought I had ruined it 🙌🏻
Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I was trying to help my cousin and we couldn’t get her new filter in to save our lives! Put the wooden spoon in and moved the inside to the fully out position and then the cartridge went in and locked into place!!!! No pressure pushing in the filter at all. Just hold in place and swing back into the holder. The directions never said it didn’t need any pressure! Your wooden spoon did the trick! My cousin is so grateful. She is back in ice and cold water! We so appreciate you taking time to share this! God Bless you! Happy New Year!! 🎉🎉🎉❤
OMG, this totally worked. I have been struggling with fitting the filter and was frustrated after trying for 2 whole days. This was the most helpful and easy to understand the video despite the fact that it was not a true demonstration of what exactly to do. Thank you!
Thanks for that! I’m never buying a fridge until I see how the filter works.
Your video saved the day! Thank you so much! My husband and I have 5 college degrees between us, but we could not for the life of us figure out how why the filter wouldn’t fit. Hats off for this video!🎉
YES This video was the answer we needed. First time changing the filter. We struggled for quite a while. Watched other videos that did not help . Took a break and looked to see if there was any other videos and found this one. It was exactly what our problem was. Thank you!!!
Thank you! After two years of accidentally getting the new filter in, your instruction worked to a tee.
Thank you - this was exactly the issue I spent all afternoon today till I found this video.
This filter has been a pain multiple times throughout the 5 years we’ve owned this fridge! 🤦♂️ This simple, short video allowed me to seat the filter and stop stressing. Thank you!
I tried a silicone coated spoon, a metal flatware spoon, and FINALLY located a wooden spoon with a half inch or 5/8 inch diameter. It went in like butter, was able to turn the housing out. Pushed in the filter. Voila! Thank you so much. Now, I know to clear the stuff at the top of the refrigerator so I can open the filter to the 45 degree angle.
THANK YOU! i was battling this for 30 minutes until I watched your video. The problem was fixed easily with the wooden spoon. THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
I've done this a dozen times and this one time it didn't work and I couldn't figure out if the filter was bad or if I somehow F'd up the slot, but no it was just this. THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for sharing that tip. Every 6 months I have the hardest time changing this thing. Man this video saved me an hour of agony.
OMG after struggling for 30 minutes to replace my filter, after watching your video-Houston-we have success! Grabbed my wooden spoom, spun the door open, and voila-it worked. Thank you for giving me back my sanity. I have replaced this filter so many times and could NOT figure out why this time was different.
You saved me from having a complete melt down! Thank you!😊
I was at my wits end trying to get the filter in. Most videos only showed how to install the filter. But just now I noticed yours and tried it. It opened wide and I was able to install the filter. You saved me $$$. Thanks a lot!
Dude, thank you so much!!! This is exactly what I needed to fix my issue.
Awesome, glad the video helped!
Hi Sir, you just saved me closed to 400 in repairs. Thank you. Through GE just 109 to come then labor and part. I had to be patient in pushing on white part of the hinge. For a woman you have to used a little more force. It work. I am so ever grateful for this CZcams. God bless you. You are the only one that showed us in what to do. Thanks again.
OMG, thank you SO MUCH. We are always frustrated by this water filter, and finally someone explained the importance of rotating the old filter all the way out, otherwise you can’t fit the new one in the housing without breaking the plastic things on the side. Whew, gonna be a master of this frig now.
Glad it fixed your problem!
Omg still can not do it
GE can't acknowledge that it's product may not work perfectly. You saved my sanity! Thank you!
Thanks So Much!! Almost had to call someone from the company for help!! My wooden spoon was too big so I used the end of a thin dry erase marker to push in there.
Brilliant adjustment that is not promoted well by the manufacturer. Worked like a charm on our gray door mount filter holder as well. Well done Marcos!
So…you filmed this 3 years ago and may have a new fridge by now, but THANK YOU for taking the time to make a video on changing the RFPWE, Because i did not pull it open fully and was going crazy trying to figure out how to get the new filter in.
Glad this is still on here. Poor husband couldn’t figure out why the new filter wouldn’t go in. He had replaced it before with no problem!
Mr Ramirez, I love you!! You are the ONLY one who knows what the problem was. I bought a generic filter from Amazon. Tried to fit in and it would not stay. I bought another on Amazon but chose the GE filter. Same problem. I called GE and they said all the filters sold on Amazon are bogus. Amazon returned my money and told me to keep both filters. Went to Lowes the next day and bought a authentic GE filter. Still would not work........I screamed all kinds of words. Mind you we are having a heat wave in Ohio. 2 days with no ice or cold, filtered water. GE web site was useless. Then I got on CZcams and found you!
You are the only one who has figured out this problem. Once again I love you.......the ice and water is flowing again!
After my husband, guest, and I all tried to put the new filter in for hrs earlier today, tonight I found the problem here with the perfect fix! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, our guest has filtered water!
Outstanding Mr. Ramirez!!!!!!!! I was calling the plumbing because I could NOT get the filter in - unfortunately, I walked away and gave up - my kitchen floor was flooded! You SAVED me soooooo much money - I love you! Appreciate you 🙂
Omg! I love you for the video. Had this same issue and the fridge guy told me I had to replace something, something which would cost me $$$. Good thing a found the video before spending money. Problem fixed. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you SO much for posting this. I could not find anything that explained why I couldnt install my filter. Until i found your video. Bingo! couldnt have been easier. THANK YOU!!
Thank you sooooo much! We puzzled over this for hours before finding your video. You saved us paying for a service call! ❤🎉
OMG. I spent an hour trying to get this filtering - never has been a problem before. You. nailed it.I used the fat end of a chopstick. AMAZING.
Thank you!! Problem solved.
Bless you! I fought with this prior for 2 days and had a pending service appointment!
LISTEN.... GE owes you BIG TIME!!!!!!!! I did everything according to their instructions... CLEARLY they forgot to mention THIS PART!!!!!! GEEZ... THANK YOU a MILLION times over... Whew!!!!!
Thank you Marcos! You saved me an expensive service call. Brilliant!
Thank you so much for this video. I watched three others before finding this one. None of the others addressed the issue and I was becoming extremely frustrated. Thank you for saving the day!!!
As many times as I've changed this filter, I actually pulled it out today before fully opening the door and had no idea what had happened. After messing with it for 20 minutes, I found your video. IT WORKED! THANK YOU!
Thank you! My mom was calling the neighborhood over to try and get that filter in… after I watched your video 1 time I got it!! Thanks my new fridge maintenance man friend 👍🏽👍🏽😃😄
You are my HERO!!! The wooden spoon did the trick immediately! I was so frustrated with this stupid filter - tried and tried to no avail! Saved my sanity for sure!!! Many thanks!!! 👏👏👏
THANK YOU for saving me before I almost lost it trying over and over again! appreciate you posting this gem!
You got me on the right track, but I couldn’t figure out exactly what you meant. So….to help further, you’ll know it’s not going to work if the gray and white parts of the hinge/housing aren’t properly aligned. Push the inner white part, using the end of the spoon, to meet up with the gray part. The end of a sharpie works well also…. THANK YOU!
I am so happy that you figured this out. We struggled off an on for two hours trying to put the new filter in. This was exactly the problem. Thank you
IT WORKED ! thank you so much after 45 minutes very frustrating, your video showed me how to finally reinstall a new filter. GE never helped like you did.
This video saved me! I was almost in tears with this filter change! Thank you!!!
Exactly what I needed. I suspected the housing was out of alignment, used a sharpie marker because all my wooden spoons are flat-handled for some reason. Many thanks!
OHHHHH THANK YOU!!! I figured out what was wrong but I couldn’t find anything to stick in the hinge to push it into the right position so the filter would engage. Sent husband out to borrow a wooden spoon. Afraid to use anything else, afraid I’d break it. 😊😊😊👍👍😊😊
THANK YOU! I was so frustrated. This spoon technique totally worked! I appreciate your effort to video and upload.
Thank you!! Less than a minute to stop me from struggling with the darn filter!
Amazing. Installed in minutes after hours of trying to install.
Thank you so much! I was literally screaming at the fridge, and ready to return the whole
Damn thing under costcos return policy.
Thank you, thank you. I fought with the stupid thing intermittently for 1/2 a day. After your advice, it went in immediately. 😅
I had no idea why I couldn't properly install the new filter until I saw this video. I used a wooden paint brush handle per your great instructions and it worked!
Thank you!
Allow me to be the latest to thank you for solving our problem. The water spout actually began squirting about a cup of water inside the fridge once every 30 minutes or so. You rock!
Thank you! I had changed the filter twice before with no problem, but this time it would NOT fit in when I pushed. I used the wooden spoon handle and shifted the housing ever so slightly to the right -- and BAM -- in it went - no more problems. I add my thanks to those I saw here (which convinced me to try it).
I had got a new one yesterday and had problems, had to keep trying and got frustrated . I watched your video and it worked. Thank you so much for video.
GREAT - this saved an expensive tech visit. Thank you.
Thanks for the video. This solved our problem! So frustrating that other videos don't explain this. Trouble-shooting ... boom!
You are a lifesaver!! Thank you so much. I really didn't want to call repair for something that doesn't need fixing and incur a hefty charge.
It worked !!!! Wish I watched this before I spent a frustrated hour trying to change a filter
When I say thank you, I mean thank you. I was already scheduling maintenance when I saw your video, you are absolutely correct. I have been without filtered water for over a month because I was so frustrated with it. Pop right in and I'm back in business. Thank you!!!!
this fixed it, thanks so much! for anyone confused, you have to stick the spoon handle IN where the nozzle goes (so it's impossible to fully demonstrate with a filter in).
This worked! We were at our wits’ end. Thank you!
OMG!!!!! You saved me a Service Call. Thank You So Much!!!!
Yep! Exactly the problem. Didn’t have a wooden spoon but husband found end of a tool that fit and we got it fixed and filter is now in. I will make sure next time the filter is all the way to the right before taking out to change. Thank you!
You are a genius! You saved me money and my sanity! Thank you!
Thank you, thank you, thank you !!! I was about to lose my mind trying to figure out how to get the new filter back inside the holder. I knew what the problem was but, not how it happened or how to fix it. This video was appreciated and again.....Thank you 😁.
This ended up working for me too. Thanks!
A million thank yous to you, Marcos! You helped me so much and I'll remember this for the next filter installation (6 months).
I will be eternally grateful to you for making this video!!!
Concept worked like a charm- but I had to get a chopstick- because the spoon was slightly bigger than the water filter- THANKS MARCO
Omg!!!! Thank you so much! I was at frustration level 1000 until I watched your video!
Thank you! It worked for me! The official GE video didn't include this tip.
Had to find something slightly smaller than wooden spoon as the end was a bit too fat, but this worked! Thanks so much!
I wish I had come here first! Wasted half an hour at Home Depot, but thanks to you I got it sorted out in seconds.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was going crazy until I saw your video.Fixed now.
OMG, sending you the biggest hug and kiss right now !!! I tried off and on for days to get it in and kept giving up !!! Thank you so much kind sir !!! ❤
Thank you!! I am so grateful I came across this video. This video explained the trouble clearly and allowed me to understand exactly with the issue with reason why the filter would not be able to be inserted properly. I didn't even need a fancy tool to correct the problem. Thanks again!
HUGE thank you !!!! especially for the person that suggested the end of a sharpie !!!! we didn't have a wooden spoon that worked , so easy BUT so frustrating when we couldn't get the new cartridge in
You are a genius!!!! Thank you! I was so frustrated trying to get the filter in. I called the GE helpline, which did not help. Then I found this!!! Lifesaver!
Thanks so much!!! I figured out what the problem was but not how to move the holder. You're a genius!!!!
You are a godsend. Even now, you’re fixing peoples refrigerators 😭❤️
THANK YOU!!!
He just fixed mine!