How to Troubleshoot & Replace Frigidaire AP8053015 / 242009604 Water Filter Base (Housing)

I had to take the water filter unit apart in order to get the old filter off and then realized that the locking device on the base that the filter goes into was defective. Ordered a new base and replaced it by simply removing a few screws. It was an easy fix however the hardest part for me was getting the water hoses back on. I’m a 65-year-old female and it took a lot of effort to push the hoses back up into the base to seal once the new base was in place. With this type of base, it’s easy to remove the water hoses by simply pushing up on the blue release collar with a wrench. It then releases the hoses. Once the new base was installed and in place, the new filter went in easily. 

Replaced the connection with new part. 

Replaced the base with a new part. 

I ordered an improved water filter base from AppliancePartsPros for my fridge and easily replaced it myself. So easy and satisfying to know the problem is fixed. 

I bought your product (the base) 

Ordered the correct part using the model number on refrigerator. 

Remove the damage part and replace it with the new one 

I watched some of your videos to troubleshoot the problem and placed a couple of orders to replace two parts. The water filter base housing and refrigerator water valve. I also pulled the water line to the dispenser out and checked it and cleaned it and checked all of the electronics as well. Once I put everything back together, it started to dispense the water, and the stream was a lot stronger than it was before. We bought the refrigerator about 13 years ago and I know that by now things will start breaking down. But I appreciate the videos for DIY and the ease of ordering the parts necessary to keep my appliance running smoothly for another 13 years or longer. Thank you for everything you do to help guys like me get the job done right the first time. I’m confident that any future needs for any of my appliances I can count on appliancepartspros.com. 

I changed the water filter base and now it’s ok 

Followed suggestions from video