Refrigerators play an important role in our homes by helping prevent food from spoiling, but they can also provide us with clean, great tasting water. Most refrigerator models have a water filter installed to help remove contaminants and bad tastes from your tap water before you drink it.

Here are 5 important facts you should know about your refrigerator filter.

1. Refrigerator Water Filters Don't Last Forever

Once your water filter is install the clock starts ticking. Most refrigerator water filters have a lifespan of 6 months of use. Your filter reduces impurities from the water and ice cubes that dispenses from your fridge, but only for average of 6 months. After 6 months the filter will reach its limit.

2. Buy in Bulk

Refrigerator water filters have an unlimited shelf life as long as they are kept in a cool, dry environment. Great news! Stock up on your refrigerator water filter at our store.

3. How to Find The Correct Filter

The easiest way to identify the correct water filter to purchase is to look directly on the existing filter. Your existing water filter should have a filter model number. If your water filter does not have a filter model number, you can use your refrigerator make and model number to find the correct water filter.

4. Know How to Replace your Water Filter

Search your model number online or check your manual to find the correct instructions to replace your particular filter.

5. After Replacing Your Water Filter 

After replacing the filter you will need to "flush" your water filter. Most refrigerator filters are made of carbon media block. Flushing your water filter is simply running water through your new filter before it is ready to drink.You may see cloudy water or specs of carbon while you run water through your new filter. Most manufactures recommend that you run 1-3 gallons of water through your new water filter.