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Regularly changing your refrigerator’s water filter keeps your water tasting fresh and contaminant-free.
We spoke with Matthew Morrison, an appliance expert at JustAnswer, for a few pro water filter tips.
Matthew Morrison is an appliance expert atJustAnswer.

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Poorly filtered water can be discolored or have an off taste.
Regularly changing your refrigerator’s water filter ensures that its water (and ice) stays fresh and filtered.
The filter won’t need to be replaced as often if you rarely use yourrefrigerator’s waterorice maker.
Your water will not only taste (and look!)
Plus, cleaning a water filter is more likely to damage it than anything else.
Thankfully, replacement water filters aren’t too pricey.
This leads to another water filter myth: that water filters are expensive to maintain and replace.
Setting Reminders for Regular Filter Replacement
Struggle to remember to replace your water filter?
Try out these three tips to remind yourself to replace it.
Frequently Asked Questions
you’re free to use your refrigerator without a water filter.
No, different refrigerators use different types of water filters.
To find out what pop in of filter your fridge uses, consult its manual.