BEST 5 WAYS to OPEN and 2 WAYS to PREVENT STUCK Water Filter Housing!

Can’t get your water filter housing open to change the filter? No matter how hard you try and how hard you push it will not open? In this video you’ll learn 5 techniques to get that housing open so you can change your water filter and 2 things you can do to make sure it doesn’t happen again, all starting right now!
It seems so easy, just unscrew the filter housing, remove and replace the filter and you’re good to go, right? Well sometimes you just can’t get it unscrewed so here are 5 great tips to help you out!
1) Turn your water supply off. You probably have a shutoff on the supply line located before the filter. If not, go to the hydro panel and turn the pump off.
2) Relieve the water pressure on the lines before you attempt to unscrew the housing that holds the water filter. Turn a faucet on inside the house to relieve the pressure and let the water run until it slows to a trickle. Then shut off the water after the filter housing to keep the water from the house from draining back.
3) Place a bucket under the filter housing. If the housing has a relief button push that to make sure all the pressure is gone. Make sure that the filter housing is securely fastened. Brace the plumbing while unscrewing the housing and take it off. Remember you will be turning the housing to the left, “lefty loosey, righty tighty”.
4) If it does not come loose, you will need to try the following:
1) Using a blow dryer to heat up and expand the outside of the housing until it becomes very warm, knock it with a hammer and remove with the filter housing wrench.

3) You can sandwich two filter housing wrenches together and add pipe to give you more leverage.
4) Use a metal filter wrench like this one, which is stronger and longer than the typical plastic one. You can buy these on Amazon in a number of sizes. If that doesn’t work, you can always add on a piece of pipe to that wrench.
Then just clean out the housing and replace the filter.
To lessen the possibility of this happening again in the future I definitely suggest you do two things!
1) Always make sure that you check the bottom of the filter housing for o rings left behind from the old filter before putting in the new filter
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[water_estore]

This happens to everyone at one time or another! Check out the video so you'll know what to do when it happens to you.

[matthieuboulianne]

Seriously, this guy should be nominated for an Oscar. He clearly understands peoples' struggles with the filters and boils down the issue with simple, well articulated solutions. Thanks Gary

[dwightarmer]

First time with a water filter change. It was so stuck. Thank God I found your video. We were going to have to get the plumber in.
I heated with the blow dryer as you described band it took no strength at all to remove it. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Also, my husband is in awe at what a smart girl he married 50 years ago. It pays to do the research.

[MM-mqig]

Gary the Water Guy-- You are a ROCK STAR! I appreciate your incremental approach to open a stuck housing. I successfully removed the housing with the Lisle Strap Filter Wrench with a pipe extension. Following each of your recommended techniques allowed me to finish the job without damaging the housing. Thank you for taking the time to make this valuable video!

[jindandy]

THANK YOU! Older lady here & was able to get all 3 loose w/ blow dryer & a rubber mallet helping the wrench. Appreciate it!

[cobysmom]

Thank you so much! Your video was so helpful. I am an older woman (but even when I was younger.... I struggled and feared changing the filter. ) Your video's are so helpful....you are a GEM! Not only great suggestions for getting the housing unstuck but your other videos really helped so MUCH! Thank you ..Thank you ...Thank you!!!

[wanderingourworld]

Excellent thank you. I had just broken my filter housing wrench before I searched youtube and found your video. Bought two new ones added the pipe and worked like magic. I could have saved myself some sweating if I watched this first. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[RobzillaRex]

Hi Gary! My wife and I just moved up to Oro a few months ago and we basically knew nothing about water filtration systems. We found your channel and we quickly learned everything we needed to know to get us up and running with clean water! We have watched 4 videos and learned how to unstick a filter housing (this video) as well as changing the filter and yearly maintenance on our UV light filter! All awesome videos! Thanks very much for sharing your knowledge!

[colettehenriette]

Just to say thank you. I was able to change the filter without flooding my basement! Your instructions are crystal clear, to the point, without chitchat nor background music. I also appreciate the transcript.

[gcraig]

Always remove, clean, and inspect the o-ring. They will eventually need to be replaced if there are any nicks or tears or worn spots, but assuming there is no physical damage they should last for at least two to three years. Then apply plumbers (food grade) clear silicone grease to both the o-ring and the threads on the housing. A light coat is all you need.

[zzxpyw]

Thank you for these ideas. I had just one wrench and based on your suggestions, I used a large rubber mallet and tapped it lose. Worked like a dream!

[edwardclemente]

Thanks for the blow dryer tip! I had a hell of a time changing the filter and twisting off the cap because of the pressure. Worked like a charm.

[LittleMrsShiya]

Thanks Gary. Once you finally do get it off, the MOST important way to prevent it from happening again is to reattach it with your HANDS ONLY. Don't use the wrench to tighten or you'll be right back here watching videos next time you change your filters!

[vanrauch]

Gary - I've had to use a strap wrench before but I could not get this last replacement to turn so I watched your video again - I used the extended leverage trick with length of
pipe. Worked like a charm. Used more silicone on the gasket and was sure not to over tighten this time. You rock, dude! Thanks!

[TyrantOfHellsLand]

recent new owner of a house with a well, this video helped me.

cheers from a fellow Canadian!

[Jammer]

I found the way we could get it off is put the wrench near bottom of housing was the secret for us and do it gently. Great info.

[dolphin]

This video was so helpful! I didn’t have any of the extra items in the video to loosen the filter housing…except the blow dryer, it worked perfectly. My dad passed 3 1/2 years ago and my mom has me do a lot of the stuff he used to do and your videos helped me with the water filter. Thank you!

[jtlataillade]

You’re a lifesaver. Hair dryer worked like a charm, and I made sure to use the plumber grease before putting the filter back on. Thanks!!!

[karenluke-mannarino]

THANK I live alone and could not get my leaking housing unstuck. The hair dryer trick worked perfectly. The job is now done without needing to call in reinforcements. Very appreciative of your video!

[sandi]

Thank you so much for the great tips. We eventually were able to get the housing off by heating the cap with a blow drier. We will be looking into that metal wrench for the next time. Thanks again for a great video!!