Haier fridge water filters

Haier's HRF American style range uses a standardised twist fit cartridge that is also sold under rebadged names such as CDA, Firstline and Frigistar on fridges built on the same platform.

How to identify your Haier fridge

The rating plate with the full model number, starting with HRF for the American style range, sits inside the fridge compartment on the side wall.

Haier's cartridge is also sold rebadged under other names, including CDA, Firstline and Frigistar, on fridges that share the same manufacturing platform, so the part may not be printed with a Haier logo even if your fridge is a Haier.

Water filters for Haier fridges

Each reference below has its own page on this site with the full list of fridges it fits, the fitting steps and the mistakes that send people back to buy a second cartridge.

Filter reference	Fitting position	Change interval
0060823485A	Twist fit cartridge; confirm internal versus external fitting on your specific model before ordering, since this was not confirmed precisely across all sources checked	Every 6 months is the usual interval for this style of cartridge; check your fridge's own indicator or manual

Where Haier owners go wrong

Assuming every Haier fridge uses the same cartridge without checking the HRF model number against the fits list, since this reference is confirmed for a specific set of ranges rather than the entire Haier catalogue.
Buying a filter by brand name alone when the fridge was sold rebadged as CDA, Firstline or Frigistar, which can make the correct part harder to search for by name.

When to change the filter

A six month change interval is the usual guidance for this style of cartridge. Check your fridge's own manual, since not all Haier models display a filter reminder on the control panel.

Haier water filters: common questions

My fridge is badged CDA, not Haier, does this filter still apply?

If your CDA, Firstline or Frigistar fridge shares the HRF model range confirmed on this site's model page, the same Haier cartridge fits it, since these are the same appliance built on the Haier platform and sold under different brand names.

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Tools, working space and checks before you start

Put the fridge where you can open the fresh food door fully and work with both hands. Allow about 300 mm of clear space in front of the filter area, and keep a dry cloth under the housing while you unlock the cartridge. If the fridge has to be moved, pull it straight out by 150 mm to 250 mm only if the water tube has enough slack.

Keep a towel, a shallow bowl of about 1 litre, and a torch near the fridge before removing the old filter.
Have the new cartridge unwrapped but keep the protective caps in place until the moment of fitting, to avoid dust on the seals.
Do not use pliers on the cartridge body. Hand force is normally enough, and tools can oval the plastic body or damage the filter head.
Check the model number and the filter reference before opening the packaging, especially on rebadged CDA, Firstline and Frigistar appliances.

If you are not sure whether your appliance takes the listed Haier cartridge, check the model specific page for Haier 0060823485A before fitting. A filter that looks similar can still have different lugs, seal positions or locking depth.

Replacement procedure and flushing order

Turn off the water supply feeding the fridge, if there is a service valve behind the appliance or under the sink. Dispense water for 5 to 10 seconds to reduce pressure in the line. If no water comes out, still keep a cloth ready because the filter head can hold a small trapped volume.

Hold the old cartridge firmly and unlock it from the head. Keep it upright as you remove it, because the body can contain several hundred millilitres of water. If the filter is inside the fridge compartment, remove nearby food first so that a spill does not run into door bins or drawers.

Compare the old and new cartridges before fitting. The end shape, locking lugs and seal positions should match. Remove any protective cap from the new cartridge, align it squarely with the head and push it fully home before twisting to lock. Do not stop halfway if the cartridge has not seated flat, as that can pinch a seal.

Turn the water supply back on slowly. Check the filter head for 30 seconds with a dry finger or tissue. Then dispense water in short runs of 15 to 30 seconds, pausing between runs, until the first purge is complete. A practical flush volume is usually 3 to 5 litres for a domestic fridge filter unless your appliance manual gives a different figure. Discard this water, and discard the first batch of ice made after the change if your model has an ice maker.

Figures to use during the job

Item to check	Practical figure	Why it matters
Time to change the cartridge	10 to 20 minutes	Most of the time is spent checking for leaks and flushing, not twisting the filter out.
Water to keep contained	Up to about 0.5 litre in the old filter and head	A shallow bowl and towel prevent water running under drawers or flooring.
Initial flush volume	3 to 5 litres unless the fridge manual says otherwise	Flush water can carry air and loose carbon fines from a new cartridge.
Leak check time	30 seconds at first, then again after 10 minutes	Some small leaks only show after the head has been under pressure for a short period.
Normal change planning	About 6 months between filters	This keeps replacement on a calendar even where the control panel has no reminder.

Keep the old cartridge until the new one has been pressure tested. If a problem appears, the old unit helps you compare lug height, seal position and insertion depth. Do not leave the fridge connected to water if the filter head is dripping.

Common faults, recovery steps and special cases

If the new filter will not turn into the locked position, stop and remove it. Check that the sealing rings are not twisted, that no protective cap remains fitted, and that the cartridge is entering straight. Forcing the last few degrees can damage the head, which is a more serious repair than replacing a cartridge.

If water flow is weak after fitting, dispense in short bursts for 2 to 3 minutes. Air in the line can make the dispenser pulse or spit. If flow does not improve, check that the supply valve is fully open and that the water tube behind the fridge has not been kinked when the appliance was pushed back.

If water leaks from the top of the cartridge, remove it, wipe the head dry and refit it squarely. A leak from the filter head area usually means poor seating, a trapped seal or the wrong cartridge shape. Do not try to seal the joint with tape, as the seal is made inside the filter head, not on an external thread.

For fridges installed after a long shut off, such as after a house move or kitchen work, flush longer than usual and check again the next day. Old water in the pipework can carry taste and odour that the new cartridge cannot remove instantly. For questions about reminders, flushing and general filter handling, use the water filter FAQ.