Hotpoint Refrigerator Water Filter

Filters water used for the dispenser or ice maker, reducing chlorine taste and some contaminants.

DifficultyVery easy

Typical timeUnder 10 minutes

ToolsNone

Safety. Unplug the appliance before you start and keep food cold elsewhere while you work. Never pierce the sealed cooling system.

Signs it has failed

Water that tastes or smells off
A filter-change indicator that has come on
A slow flow from the dispenser
Roughly six months since the last change

Check before you buy

Check how long ago the filter was fitted
Find the filter type and model number on the old filter or in the manual
Check the water supply line is on and not kinked

What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your water filters and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).

How to replace it

Turn off the dispenser or water supply if needed
Twist or pull out the old filter and keep it for matching
Insert the new filter and lock it into place
Run a few liters of water to flush the air and carbon dust
Reset the filter indicator if your model has one

Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.

Getting the right part

Filters use specific connector styles. Match the filter code on the old filter (for example, the code printed on the cartridge) and your model number.

Check your model number first. It is on the rating plate — usually inside the door frame, on the back or side panel, or inside the appliance. Parts that look identical often differ by model, so match the number to the listing before you order.