Water Filter Housing Replacement - wr17x20862 installation

This video will discuss how to diagnose and replace a GE Refrigerator water filter housing part number: wr17x20862. Be sure to turn off water and unplug refrigerator before performing this repair. Further videos will discuss more details for more in depth diagnosis of a failed filter housing.

One quick tip is this, if you suspect a failed filter housing - With the water turned off, remove the hose leading to the top of the blue water inlet valve at the back left of your refrigerator. With the hose now in a bucket to catch the water, turn the water supply back on. This indicates a clogged filter or failed filter housing.
You need to determine if it is the filter housing or a clogged filter. This is most easily done by replacing the filter with a bypass filter (WR02X11705) which came with your refrigerator and repeat the step above. If the water starts flowing in to your bucket, it is not likely a filter housing issue but rather a clogged filter.
If the problem still persists with the bypass inserted, you can then assume a failed filter housing.

Affiliate links to products:
Water Filter Housing WR17X11618: https://amzn.to/3DUQXsE
MWF Filter Bypass WR02X11705: https://amzn.to/3JrQY8O
MWF OEM Filter - Part Number: MWF: https://amzn.to/3xk5PQ6

Tools Needed:
1/4" nut driver
Crecent Wrench
Pliers
Towel

Common symptoms will be:
- No water to both the dispenser and ice maker
- loud jackhammer sound when trying to get water
- leaking from inside filter area
- leaking from hoses leading to the water inlet valve or at the connections to the valve
- difficulty inserting or removing the filter from the housing

Time Marks:
0:15sec - What is a water filter housing?
0:25sec - Tools Needed
0:43sec - Symptoms
0:52sec - Turn off water and unplug
1:04sec - Removing the hose cover plate
1:48sec - Removing lower panel and water lines
4:54sec - Removing the filter housing and removal
6:17sec - Close up of filter and housing & valve on housing
8:03sec - Installing the new filter housing
9:29sec - Reinstalling the hoses to the valve and supply line
10:31sec - Do not over tighten the brass nut at valve
12:40sec - Reinstall lower access panel
13:05sec - Reinstall of the line cover plate
13:50sec - Water leaks and install mistakes
17:46sec - Thank you, please like & subscribe!

Видео Water Filter Housing Replacement - wr17x20862 installation канала Grace Appliance