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Old 11-14-2020, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Have you tried to just remove the filter? I don't think anything will leak. Allowing drinking water to run through an old filter could create a bacteria or other contamination with your water. Also, the filter material can break apart and start flowing through your water.
Yes, leaking is not an issue, just that it leaves a big 3" (or whatever it is) diameter hole facing out of the front of the refrigerator. The filter is right in the middle of the fridge between the 2 drawers. Just looks pretty flaky if I leave it out.