Commonly Utilized Refrigerator Water Filters

Many people enjoy the taste of ice cold filtered water dispensed directly from the door of their refrigerator freezer. The water dispenser is a very nice feature to have in any high-end fridge freezer.

Unfortunately not all uses of refrigerators follow sound practice in replacing their water filter's regularly. Some refrigerators have an indicator light that tells you when it is time to change the filter, while others will rely on you remembering to swap it out periodically; many recommend changing the filter every six months.

If you do not follow these recommendations then the water that you drink from your refrigerator will slowly grow less filtered over time as the water filter loses effectiveness. For this reason it is recommended to keep in stock spare refrigerator filters and to replace them in your appliance as appropriate.

If you have an LG or Kenmore side-by-side or bottom mounted freezer then you probably use the LG 5231AJ2006A – or the newer equivalent, the LG 5231AJ2006B – water filter in your refrigerator. These are very commonly used filters and are easily purchasable from stores such as Amazon.

Also widely utilized is the UKF8001AXX. The Maytag UKF8001 Puriclean II is utilized by many different refrigerator manufacturers. The brands Maytag, Amana, Whirlpool, Jenn Air and KitchenAid all make use of this particular style of filter in the bottom mounted refrigerator freezer units.

Other refrigerators will require a different sort of filter. In order to determine the appropriate water filter for your kitchen appliance it is best to check the user manual. If you have access to this paperwork then you can always contact the manufacturer direct and they will be happy to oblige you with the information you need.

Regular placement and service of the water filter is essential in ensuring that your refrigerator continues to dispense high-quality purified filtered water.