November 06, 2023

How to Replace the Water Filter in an RCA Refrigerator

Learn how easy it is to replace your refrigerator’s water filter and enjoy clean, fresh water and ice anytime. To maintain odor and contaminant-free water, simply follow the manufacturer’s advice: change the water filter every 6 months or sooner if you notice a decrease in water flow.

RCA offers a wide variety of refrigerators, and the water filters used vary by model. Learning how to change the water filter in your RCA refrigerator will depend on the refrigerator style you have, the location of the water filter in your refrigerator, and the filter part number. If you’re unsure what filter goes in your RCA refrigerator, use the filter finder in our RCA refrigerator water filter collection.

The tables below list the RCA water filter part numbers by refrigerator style, with links to step-by-step instruction videos. Read on to learn how to replace the water filter in your refrigerator.

How to change the water filter in an RCA side-by-side refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
MWF	Twist to remove	Inside top-right	How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

Step-by-step instruction by RCA part number

How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

The twist-to-remove RCA water filter is MWF.

Twist the filter to the left and pull it out of the housing.
For filters in the grille, use the decorative filter cap from the old filter on the new filter.
Line up the new filter, push it into the filter housing and twist the filter to the right.
Wipe up any spills.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

Installing and replacing an external in-line water filter

If your refrigerator doesn't have a built-in water filter, you can add one in the water line behind the refrigerator. See how easy it is to install or replace an inline water filter using GE part number GXRTDR.

Looking for DIY repair advice to fix a problem with your refrigerator? Check out our refrigerator repair help page for symptoms and troubleshooting tips, error codes and repair guides.

If you’re having problems removing your old filter or installing the new one, check out our video How Do You Remove a Stuck Water Filter.