Customer Questions and Answers for Water Filter Base (Housing) by Frigidaire

This water filter base secures the refrigerator's replaceable water filter cartridge and directs filtered water to the dispenser and icemaker. Replacing a damaged base restores a proper seal and helps prevent leaks and flow interruptions. What it does:

• Holds and seals the water filter cartridge so water passes through the filter media
• Directs filtered water to the dispenser and icemaker plumbing
• Prevents leaks caused by cracked or worn filter housing
• Can resolve low water flow, intermittent dispensing, or water taste issues when base is leaking or not sealing

• One water filter base assembly

• Turn off refrigerator and shut off the water supply before starting
• Relieve system pressure by dispensing water until flow stops, if applicable
• Remove the old housing carefully; inspect O-rings and replace if damaged
• Hand-tighten only; check connections and test for leaks after restoring water and power