How to Change a Hydrolife Water Filter Under the Kitchen Sink
Water filters are designed to remove chlorine, heavy metals and undesirable tastes from tap water. Many types of filters currently on the market connect to plumbing beneath your kitchen sink. Some, such as Hydro Life filters, also reduce the presence of bacteria. When you start to detect chlorine or any other unpleasant taste coming from your water, replace the old filter with a new one. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Open the door for the cabinet under the sink and find the water shutoff valve. Close the shutoff valve by turning it clockwise.
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Place a small pan or bucket under the filter. Drainage can occur when replacing the water filter.
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Press the thumb release buttons that are on the top and bottom of the water filter. Pull the bypass hose off of the water line. Take the old filter off of the mounting bracket.
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Insert the new filter in the mounting bracket and verify that the arrows on the front of the filter point in the direction the water will flow. The arrow should point away from the bypass hose.
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Place the quick connect fitting for the outgoing water line onto the top of the filter. Press down until you hear it click into place.
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Place the quick connect fitting for the incoming water line onto the bottom of the filter. Press on the end of the fitting until you hear it click into place.
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Open the shutoff valve and then turn the water on slowly. Observe the filter and see if there are any leaks that appear.
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Tips & Warnings
A Hydro Life water filter is typically used with the sink in a motor home.
Replacing the filter every year will maintain help to maintain the quality of the water.
