Win A Year’s Supply Of Fridge Filters

Posted on 07.2.2012 by Meg

Participate To Win
By: Krysten C.

We all know that more than ever, drinking water is crucial to keeping hydrated during these hot summer months. However, DiscountFilters.com takes it further than that. We want you drinking clean water, all year around. That’s why we’re making it easy to win a year’s supply of fridge filters by participating in our “Where’s Your Water Filter” Photo Contest.

For a chance to win, just snap a picture of your refrigerator water filter and post it onto our Facebook page. On July 13th, a winner will be drawn. But, don’t worry if your name isn’t selected. We’re sending free water bottles to everyone who participates. Either way, it’s a win-win situation for everyone.

Why You Need To Change Your Refrigerator Water Filter

Posted on 02.6.2012 by Meg

The Dirty Deed That Must Be Done

By: Krysten C.

GOT CLEAN REFRIGERATOR WATER?

Can you imagine the damage to your engine if you never changed the filter in your car? How rank do you think your coffee would taste if you used the same filter for a week? Or worse, what if you didn’t change your clothes for a week? Clearly, you wouldn’t do these things because you care about your car, your coffee, and your social life. So when are you going to replace your refrigerator water filter? It provides the water you’re using to replenish your body with. Stop drinking swill, America.

Don’t feel bad if you haven’t changed your refrigerator water filter in a while (or ever). The truth is that most people don’t even know that they need to change their refrigerator filter. Heck, most people don’t know where it is, how to change it, or if they even have one to change in the first place. Well, wake up and drink the clean water. Experts suggest that you change your refrigerator water filter every 3-6 months. If you only do it annually, you’ll live. But if you get in the habit of changing your refrigerator filter at least twice a year – you’ll have learned the secret to a lifetime of fresher, cleaner water and ice cubes.

**THE CLEAR REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR REFRIGERATOR FILTER TODAY:**

The most obvious reason for changing your refrigerator filter is that you don’t want to be disgusting. You don’t want your dog drinking out of the toilet, right? It’s the same principle here, just a different source.

The water that comes from your refrigerator has first traveled through miles of tubing to get to your refrigerator. Along the way, the water picks up a few bugs that a good filter can usually remove before it goes into your glass, your mouth, your stomach, and back into the toilet water that it most likely went in as. Ah, the circle of life.

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How to Change Your Refrigerator Water Filter

Posted on 02.1.2012 by Meg

Steps to Clean Drinking Water

By: Krysten C.

LOST IN REFRIGERATOR FILTER LAND

We’ve all been there. There’s always something you know you need to do, and every day you go to bed knowing that you didn’t because, um, because we live in a free country. And there is nothing more liberating than staring chores in the face and refusing to do them. Putting off chores is even easier when you don’t know how to do them or where to start. Well, that’s why you’re here, and we are proud of you for taking the first step in the recovery process of your drinking water.

One of the easiest ways to know what kind of refrigerator water filter you’ll need is by identifying the model number of the current refrigerator filter in use. From there, you can look it up online. It’s always a good idea to locate where your filtration system is, so you can better navigate websites and discuss any issues with customer service representatives. Locations vary depending on your refrigerator type: French door, side-by-side, top freezer, and bottom freezer. There are a lot of refrigerator filters out there, but it isn’t too difficult to discover your specific one.

MOST COMMON TYPES OF REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTERS

In-Line: These types of refrigerator water filters are attached to the incoming water line for the refrigerator. This is often used for older model refrigerators, so they aren’t as common any more. Here’s an instructional video on how to replace an in-line refrigerator filter. It’s not the best quality, but it still gets the job done.

Push or Twist-In: Most recent models have an integral filter that purifies the water feeding the drinking water dispenser and icemaker. The filter pushes in, or twists in. It’s as easy as pushing it in or twisting, hence the name.

I’VE GOT MY REFRIGERATOR FILTER – NOW WHAT DO I DO?

It’s gotten to the point where not even your dog will drink the water from your refrigerator. You’ve finally broken down and decided to change your refrigerator water filter. Now what? Well, truth is that there is a variety of instructions for installation because there are a variety of refrigerator water filters. You can start by searching for a refrigerator filter by brand or by model.

DOES YOUR REFRIGERATOR FILTER LOOK LIKE THIS?

Here are some instructional videos on how you can replace your refrigerator filter today:

Instructional video for filters similar to the Frigidaire Pure Source filter below: