Water Cooler Filter Replacement Guide
Watch the tutorial above or follow the quick-reference steps below
💧 Estimated Time: 20 min 💧 Difficulty: Easy 💧 Tools Needed: None (with No-Tool fittings)
Supplies Needed
- Replacement filters
- Towel
- Bucket
- Filter flushing kit (included)
- Flat screwdriver (standard fittings only)
- Marker to date filters
Helpful Tips
- Only disconnect elbow fittings from the filter ports. Leave the tubing attached to the elbows (unless you are replacing fittings).
- Keep it simple. Instead of removing all of the filters at once, replace one filter at a time. This will allow you to easily keep track of filter orientation.
- Install new filters with the arrows pointing in the same direction as the old filters. Filter orientation varies by system, so your filters may all be pointing in one direction, or they could be alternating directions.
1
Prepare
- Place towel inside cabinet
- Unwrap new filters
- Have bucket and filter flushing kit ready
2
Turn Off Water
- Turn shut-off valve clockwise
- Dispense cold water to relieve pressure on the system
3
Remove Old Filters (One at a time)
- Note flow arrow direction of installed filters
- Remove top elbow first
- Cover top port
- Remove bottom elbow
- Remove filter and discard
4
Install New Filters (One at a time)
- Match arrow direction to previously installed filters
- Insert filter into bracket
- Reattach elbow fittings
- Push fittings on firmly
Repeat for remaining filters.
5
Flush Filters
- Attach flushing kit to Pre Carbon (#2 filter)
- Run water 3-5 minutes into bucket (Black water at first is normal)
- Remove flushing kit
- Repeat on final filter (#4 or #5 filter) *For RO Systems, flush for approximately 20 minutes after water starts flowing out of the flushing tube
6
Final Check
- Confirm fittings are secure
- Write today's date on filters
- Turn water supply back on
- Check for leaks
- Your system is ready for normal use.
