Model Number: ED2FHEXVS02
Brand: Whirlpool
Age: 6-10 years
I tried to replace my water filter today, and when I was installing the new filter it got completely stuck about 3/4 of the way in. I've noticed the last couple times it had been getting increasingly difficult to remove and replace the filters. The new one is completely stuck, like no movement in any direction, even with pliers. I ordered a new filter housing (see picture), and tried to remove the old housing, but this is where I'm stuck. I cannot remove the two tubes that go into the housing (see the other picture). I know the connection is something where I'm supposed to push in on the gray part, while pulling the tube, but I can't get it to budge at all. Plus one of the gray pieces looks like it's disconnected anyway.
Any suggestions on how to get the tubes to release? There's some slack with those tubes, so what if I cut them as close to the housing as possible, would I still be able to use them with the new housing unit? If that's an option, would water start coming out right away? The new part doesn't come for a week, so I don't want to have my water off the entire time, but I hate having the bottom of the fridge exposed because I have a young son in the house.
Thank you in advance!!