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Maytag Refrigerator Water Filter Light Stuck On: Resetting the Status

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Code: Water Filter Status Light Will Not Reset
Appliance: Refrigerator
Brand: Maytag
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What Water Filter Status Light Will Not Reset means

On Maytag side-by-side refrigerators such as the MSB26C6MDM, and French-door bottom-freezer models such as the MFX2570AEM, the water filter status light does not turn off by itself when you change the filter. It has to be reset every time. The method changes with the model and refrigerator type, so the owner's manual for your model is the guide. Owners report a status light that stays on after a new filter, and in most cases the reset step was missed or done differently than the model needs.

Common causes of Water Filter Status Light Will Not Reset

Reset skipped after the filter change
Reset steps for a different model used
Filter not fully installed
Control that does not accept the reset

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Confirm the new filter is turned fully into place. 2. Find your model's reset method in the owner's manual. 3. Follow those steps exactly, holding any button for the full time given. 4. Check whether the status light turns off or changes color. 5. Run water for a moment to check the flow.

! Why to stop there

If the light stays on after the correct reset and a seated filter, the control or the filter sensor may be the reason, and we test it.
We confirm the filter is the right one for your model.
Any repair is quoted in writing first.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Water Filter Status Light Will Not ResetWater Filter Status Light Will Not Reset questions

Does the light reset on its own?

No. The status has to be reset every time the filter is replaced, because the refrigerator cannot tell that a new filter went in. Skipping the reset is the most common reason the light stays on.

Why does my reset method not work?

The steps vary by model and refrigerator type. A method from a different model, or a button released too soon, will not clear the light. Check your owner's manual.

Is the water safe while the light is on?

The light is a reminder of filter age. If the filter is overdue, replace it, and if the water tastes or flows oddly, we can inspect the line.

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