What type of water filter is in your LG refrigerator?
Learn how to install the water filter on your LG refrigerator. To ensure the refrigerator’s ice and water is contaminant and odor free, replace your fridge’s water filter every 6 months; replace it more frequently if you notice the water flow slowing. If you’re having problems removing your old filter or installing the new one, check out our video on water filter replacement tips.
If your refrigerator doesn't have a built-in water filter, you can add one to the water line behind the refrigerator. See how easy it is to install or replace an inline filter using LG part number ADQ73693901.
Need 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.
Types of water filters in side-by-side LG refrigerators
| Filter number | Removal method | Location | How-to video |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADQ36006101, AGF80300704 | Pull down | Inside top-left, Inside top-right | How to replace a pull-down water filter |
| ADQ73613401 | Open tray and twist out | Inside top-right | How to replace an open-tray-and-twist-out water filter |
| ADQ72910911, 5231JA2006F | Twist to remove | Inside top-right | How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter |
Types of water filters in top-freezer LG refrigerators
| Filter number | Removal method | Location | How-to video |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADQ72910911 | Twist to remove | Inside top-left | How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter |
Types of water filters in French 3-door LG refrigerators
| Filter number | Removal method | Location | How-to video |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADQ36006101, AGF80300704 | Pull down | Inside top-left | How to replace a pull-down water filter |
| ADQ72910911, ADQ73613401, 5231JA2006F | Twist to remove | In door, Inside top-left | How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter |
Types of water filters in French 4-door LG refrigerators
| Filter number | Removal method | Location | How-to video |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADQ36006101, AGF80300704 | Pull down | Inside top-left | How to replace a pull-down water filter |
| ADQ72910911, ADQ73613401 | Twist to remove | In door, Inside top-left | How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter |
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