Greetings, Thank you for raising your experience with the water filter, Femsy. To ensure your water is always clear and delicious, change the water filter every six months or if needed. When you see the filter change icon or receive a message, you'll know it's time to change the filter. For instructions to properly change the water filter, please see this guide about how to "Replace the water filter in your Samsung refrigerator": https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00060149/ You may also watch this video about "Changing the water filter on your Samsung refrigerator": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okAfV86M0iw Should you require further assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options: 1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport 2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513 3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us When you message us, please provide us with this reference number 1145676759, to help our team pull up your information. Have a great day! ^Chrystel

Hi wafflesyumyum, We appreciate your time in reaching out to us and we are glad that you purchased and chose our product. It warms our hearts to know that our Samsung Refrigerator and filters are part of your family now. We recommend that you replace the water filter every six months for better quality water. We apologize for the inconvenience of the water filter doesn't fit. We will surely notate your feedback about this matter for better products in the future. I highly recommend clicking these links for a basic troubleshooting guide for future reference: The replacement filter doesn't fit in your refrigerator: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01109722/ Proper guide in replacing the water filter: Reset the water filter light. https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00060149/ I suggest clicking this link for a water filter replacement: https://www.samsungparts.com/PartsList.aspx?PartType=WATER%20FILTER You may also use this link for regular maintenance of your refrigerator's lifetime: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00079481/ If repair is needed, please take note of your warranty coverage: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/service/warranty/ If you need further assistance, please reach us through the following options: 1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport 2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513 3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us Reference Ticket number: 1144402879 Thank you for choosing Samsung. Have a great day. -Trisha-