Red h2o light on whirlpool refrigerator

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You walk over to your refrigerator to get some ice or a glass of water and you notice a red H2O light on the display and now you’re probably panicking and wondering what it means. You might’ve already guessed that it has to do with the water system since H2O (not H20), is the element makeup of water.

The good news is: It’s nothing serious! The bad news is: You’ll have to spend a little bit of money to get rid of it, if you want to continue to drink filtered water.

The red H2O light on your Whirlpool refrigerator means that your water filter needs to be replaced and should be replaced soon so you can continue drinking great-tasting, filtered water. 

That’s what that stupid light means – isn’t that annoying?!? I mean, come on, they could’ve made it a little more obvious by using something else like “Filter” or some other kind of symbol… but a red h2o light?!? #H2O?!?

I thought there was something wrong with the water dispenser or the water line, when I first saw the light. ?? I know H2O means water and I was able to narrow it down to something with the water, but come on; it’s not an obvious warning light to tell you that you it’s time to replace the water filter.

The water filter status light lets you know when it’s time to change your water filter. You do not have to replace your water filter if you don’t want to; but eventually, you should expect to start tasting unfiltered tap water through the refrigerator water dispenser.

Check out my reference page for my recommendations for the best new water filters!

Where Do I Get A Replacement Water Filter for my Whirlpool Refrigerator?

Now that you know what the red H2O light on your Whirlpool refrigerator means, you’re now probably wondering where are you going to get it – right? Well, there are several different places where you can buy a replacement filter and it’s pretty much up to you where you want to buy them – but do understand, you may end up paying more going through one outlet over another.

Depending on your preferences, you can buy an OEM water filter direct from Whirlpool (everydropwater.com is the site they send customers to reorder replacement water filters) or you can buy either the same brand or a generic one from Amazon ,  Walmart or eBay…etc. The generic water filters work just as good as the OEM’s but they cost significantly cheaper. Some people prefer to buy OEM because they don’t want to experience any issues or they prefer the taste of the filtered water over the taste from a generic filter. 

The price of replacement water filters vary and range from anywhere from $17.99 up to $49.99+. Some people will be ok with shelling out $50 for a replacement water filter and some people much rather pay $18 for a generic one. Again, it’s up to you on what you want to spend. Just do some research and make sure you’re buying the correct one for your refrigerator or else you can damage it and it’ll cost a whole lot more than fifty dollars to fix! 

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What is the Red H2O Light on a Whirlpool Refrigerator?

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You walk over to your refrigerator to get some ice or a glass of water and you see a red H2O light on the display and now you're probably panicking and wondering what it means.

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The Inspiring Dad

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