Glenn B for Model Number GD5RHAX New water filter is exactly same as one that was removed easily by hand. New one goes in, but Will Not tighten! Do not want to force with channel lock and break!
Answer Glenn, Try to put a small coat of vegetable oil on the seal and see if it will turn into the filter housing. If it will not then this issue will most likely be caused by a faulty filter housing which would need replaced. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Tuesday, January 2, 2018