Repair refrigerator low water dispenser flow, water filter problem fix.
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2018
- This assumes you have already verified that with the filter bypass plug installed water dispenses correctly. Many refrigerators Whirlpool, Kitchen-aid, GE, Maytag among them, using the UKF8001 style filters seem to be suffering from low flow from the water dispenser. Installing a new filter does not fix the problem very long, if at all. Replacing or paying to have someone replace the $80 reservoir assembly appeared to be the only solution. However since the problem is that pins on that part aren't being pushed in far enough, another "fix" was devised. Pushing them in farther.
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Dude, you are the man!! I used a rubber hose washer and it immediately worked after struggling with the pos for over an hour. You and the viewers saved me from a sizable repair call. Thanks again brother!
It was my dad's refrigator he sanded down a hose washer to the thickness of a dime. It worked great. where would we be without RUclips and all the great people who post on it. Thank you Bobby.
My Kitchen Aid fridge suddenly had slow flow from the water dispenser. This trick fixed it in under 5 minutes... And I had some 1/2 sh40 PVC pipe lying about so it was free! Thank you, this video saved me $100s.
I've been fighting with my fridge for over a year. Replacing parts, different brands of filters, troubleshooting, everything. Then I found this video. Boom!! Worked like a charm. Better than new even!! I owe you a beer!!!
Thank you for this video. This video was infinitely more helpful than the videos made by the company that actually made the fridge.
Brilliant! I used a simple garden hose washer and it worked like a charm! I'd been having this issue for years and a 5 cent washer fixed my problem.
Thank you! My boyfriend has spent HOURS trying to figure out how to fix this issue! I showed him your video & he ran right out to his shop to see what he had on hand to use! Ended up using a garden hose washer! THANK YOU for the video! I can see Whirlpool hasn’t put much thought into resolving this issue as we purchased our Whirlpool 2022 & you made this video in 2018… 4 years ago!
You sir solved the issues that I have been wrestling with for a long time. Was about to take the fridge apart. Thank you!
I know this video is a few years old but THANK YOU! The water in my fridge was being dispensed so slow and I kept buying filters. I went into the garage and found a old sprinkler that had has a stake and you put in the ground, and a water hose to it. It has a rubber gasket that is the exact size in it. That fixed the problem in 1 second! Thank you again! I am so grateful!!!!
WOW...I can't believe it. I looked at a dozen other videos that wanted to check the different valves or switch out the filter itself and then I ran across this video. I just used one of those round water hose gaskets/O-rings, which were about the size this video showed, and would you believe it fixed my slow water issue. I never would have believed it! Great video and fix for me! Thank you...
This did the trick and saved us a technician service call charge. Thank you very much for the video, and as we say here in the great state of Texas, "I appreciate you!"
I was ready to buy and install a new flow valve (about $100.00). However, from your video I realized that those two little pins were the problem. The PVC ring did not quite work. But I depressed each pin with a small screw driver to clear the flow. The splash in the face was worth the effort. Be sure you have a big towel handy. After reinstalling the filter the flow was greatly increased. Thanks.
We had this problem for months until we saw your video! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Now it takes seconds instead of minutes to fill a glass of water.
Thank you and all it takes for the company is to use some common sense.such an easy fix.
Research pointed to the water inlet valve. This little trick worked perfectly. Thanks!
You seriously just saved me at least $300. I have been fighting this damn thing for weeks and finally broke down to call repair and the cheapest place wanted $189 to come diagnose, plus parts. Saw this video and went to Ace, picked up a hose washer, installed and bam! Started working again. Thank you!!!!
Nailed it! Had the exact same problem after installing a new filter - put the old filter back in, still no water. Small slice of pvc - problem solved! Thanks for posting this!
Yup, this worked for me as well!! I cut out a makeshift washer from a 1 gallon milk jug to use "food safe" plastic and one layer did the trick. Thanks for the video!
Bobby, this has solved a massive argument in my home.... this stupid flow problem was maddening! THANK YOU!
I did this today to fix low flow and loud noise. It worked tremendously. Thank You!!!!!
OMG! I had to come back to thank you for this video. I fixed the problem in my fridge... Woooo hoooo! I am so happy right now...you don't even know it. Thank you!
Thank you! Haven't bought washer material yet, but pushed in on the pins with my fingernail and that improved the flow immediately. Probably won't last though until I make the shim you recommend.
Garden hose washer did the trick. You saved me time and money. Thanks for the tip, greatly appreciated. Works great!
I luv ya man! Used a garden hose washer and it worked perfectly. Been fighting the slow flow for months on our Whirlpool french door fridge! Thank you!
Thank you so much! I used a 5/8" rubber hose washer to fix slow flow that I'd been having for years.
Appliance repair company was trying to charge me $600-936 to replace housing parts, "depending on which parts they ended up installing" (which probably would've just been all of them). A trip to the home improvement store and a couple bucks later, I have water flow!
Unbelievable !! We changed the water filter on our Kitchenaid refrigerator using the UKF80001 (EveryDrop brand). The water was running slower than it should. My husband used a garden hose washer .....and it worked great! We, too, doubted this video but tried it anyway. SIMPLE fix!! THANK YOU!!
Thank you, Bobby! This did the trick. And, I had even looked at new refrigerators. You saved me a ton of $. Thanks, again.
Thank you. After taking things apart a few times and flushing the water lines out. This fixed it !!! You are the man
This helped us tremendously. We had never had this problem before with the water not dispensing after we changed the filter. My husband used a hose washer, made out of plastic, and it fixed the issue immediatly.
This actually worked! Thank you for sharing your knowledge Sir!
Worked great for me. Thank you for the tip, I’ve tried everything. I didn’t have PVC lying around so I used a rubber O ring for a garden hose and it worked great. Perhaps the fit was a bit tighter than optimal, but it worked
I had replaced the water valve from the main to the fridge, double checked all lines were clear and free, replaced the filter, and also just got to cancel my order for a replacement water inlet valve because this fixed the issue!!! I ended up using a rubber washer from a hose.
Great fix. I did not have any pvc so I went with a hose washer. Thanks for posting.
Thank You Sir!!! I have been fighting this since 2012! Some filters work, some don't., no matter the cost of the filter. I used a garden hose coupling gasket. I can now use all the "defective" filters I have been saving. Thanks again! 5 Stars!
You are a great man. It worked like a charm. I had been getting 2 oz. of water when set for 8 oz. We put up with this for 3 years.
Thank you!!! I didn’t have a PVC pipe handy so I just pushed extra hard when screwing in the filter and wedged a folded piece of paper between the back of the filter and the filter housing to keep the pressure on. So far, so good.
Man o man, I was ready to buy a new fridge and this video popped up on my last search, a .49 part saved me THOUSANDS....used the rubber hose washer as well!!! Thanks again for posting..
Thank you. I really doubted your video, but I was at my wit's end. Tried it, and it worked.
Solved the problem for my Bosch B22CT80SNS. Thank you so much. I also used a rubber hose washer but did have to slice the washer a little thinner with a paring knife to reduce the thickness.
Thanks, solved my problem! Several years ago I changed the whole head. I tried using the common hose washer, it worked pretty good. I had better results using the faucet aerator washer.
It appears to be a defect in the filters that is causing the problem. I hadn’t had any problems with any previous filters but the last filter that I bought started this problem. This fixed the problem instantly!Thank you, I was about to go crazy.
Bingo! Thanks so much for this video. The standard garden hose washer works like a charm. I wish I had known this before spending $60 on a OEM Whirlpool filter!
You are incredible it fixed my problem.
Anyone reading this I used a sealing tape “FASTape” and warped it tight around two finger to make a circle and then I used that circle to place it where the video shows instead of of using a PVC pipe.
Well done! Thanks for the short and to the point helpful video you made !
THIS WORKED GREAT!!!! Thank you so much for making this video! I went to the hardware store and bought the PVC pipe. The only thing that I would add is the ring that I cut had to be wafer thin. Even thinner than a dime. Otherwise, my refrigerator is fixed!!!!
Truly the best video ever. Everyone else online was recommending replacing the filter, replacing the tubes, but your fix was the simplest and worked the best! Just cut some top loaders for trading cards, popped it in and perfect!
Thank you soooo much for this tip and video. Had a bit of a time trying to make a dime-width slot with a hand hacksaw but I did and it works like a charm. Kudos
Works like a charm! I suspected the double solenoid valve and spent $70 on it to no avail. I hesitated to try the $0.70 first because I thought it might damage the filter head assembly but it worked great!
amazing fix...so many other sites had me pulling the fridge out and taking it apart!
Thank you so much ,found a washer & problem solved! What a wonderful service you have provided i am truly grateful !!!!
Bob in Fl.
THANKS! THAT DID IT! SAVED ME A $180 SERVICE VIST PLUS PARTS AND LABOR!
It worked! I didn't have a hose gasket so I tripled over a rubber band and it is compressing the 2 buttons above and below the valve. Now the water is really flowing! Great video and thanks so much!
Thanks. This fixed a problem I had that could have been related to low water pressure. Loud siren like noise when dispensing water. This noise was coming from near the filer. I applied a ring like plastic piece as suggested and the noise went away.
Perfect and fast repair! Thanks so much!
This fixed my issue! Thank you so much! I am trilled! Been dealing with low water pressure in our fridge for far too long! I used a rubber washer and it did the trick!
Thank You!!! I used a washer from a cheap faucet aerator part from Home Depot.It worked perfectly on my Whirlpool french door fridge model GI6FDRXXQ02.
Great idea, worked perfect! I first tried the garden hose washer, it didn't work as well as the aerator.
It worked, the best video hands down .
Thank you. It completely solved our problem and we were able to use a common hose washer without having to cut or measure Great solution!
Fixed my problem as well. Wow thank you!
Amazing, water hose washer, boom, 5 seconds later my family likes me again. Bobby, thank you!
Had this issue but thought it was the solenoid valve for the last 6 months. Replaced the valve and still it would not flow properly. Whilst going back to Home Depot for yet another filter in case the new one was defective my wife found your post and it works like a charm.!!! Too bad we spent $100 on the solenoid valve.
Thank you for letting me know the video helped, encourages me (and hopefully others) to grab a camera when fixing "little" things.
yes like others this was great, thanks. i even bought worldpool filters thinking offbrand was issue. it worked fine with the bypass cap, but as soon as i put a filter in it did not work. you saved me from my wifes bitching for over a week now about the water taking forever.
Wow; thanks for posting! You saved me a lot of hassle. Garden hose gasket did the trick!
Awesome hack! Fixed. Didn't have then wash but made one with a credit card. Thank you!
Genius fix! Thank you!
Thanks. Solved my problem. I also used a garden hose washer.
Bobby you're the BEST!
Thanks bro used a 5/8 hose washer did the trick. My wife thinks I'm a genius. Don't tell her!
Thank you so much, I tried your technique and it worked.
It works saved me some money hands down
Thank you so much!! It worked!!
Thanks for the info it help a lot God bless i made it done
Alelulia Brother. What an easy fix!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I used a hose washer also, took a few minutes to fill up the filter before the water started to dispense.
Thanks. This solved my problem.
Wow... Thx for the info..
Good job, thanks a lot!!
Thank you dude
Unreal, Thank you! You saved time me time and money! Its works great! I owe you a beer! Nevermind a beer? At least a 12 pack! LOL! Thanks!
yea , awesome fix ty
Also I used a cut up credit card. One of the thin cheap ones you get in the mail for promotions. Anyway, drill out a hole 15.6mm, which is .616 inches. Then trim the outside diameter to fit in the water filter housing.
You are the freakin man 🎉
fixed it thanks
Good tip
Ugh. I REALLY wanted this to work. I tried 1/2 inch PVC and a hose washer. No luck. We have the same fridge as you and have experienced a drastic reduction in water flow. It’s super frustrating. The ice side seems to be fine (fills ice maker in mere seconds) but the water side is barely more than a trickle. Would that lean more towards the water solenoid?
Sorry but I didn’t quite catch what diameter PVC pipe it was? I got the Schedule 40 part. Thanks for your help.
1/2" id pvc pipe.
What do you do if the filter doesnt come down? Just got a fridge and the filter won't come down.
Hi Bob,
I just subscribed and thanks.
Quick question: on my second filter in 4 months. Water flows great but slow dramatically every month. I guess I will be going through 5/6 filters a month.
Any thoughts?
You statements were a bit confusing, "on my second filter in 4 months", and "I guess I will be going through 5/6 filters a month.". In any case, two common possible reasons jump to mind. 1. The issue with the pins as I detailed in the video. 2. You might have some sort of silt or sand plugging your filters. You could try opening a plugged filter and looking for something coating the charcoal and plugging the filter.
Have your water tested for heavy deposits maybe
Aren't you bypassing the filter when you put in the rubber washer, which is why you are increasing water flow?
This didn't fix it for me! I'm so frustrated! I replaced the water inlet valve too. When first inserting the filter I get good pressure but it's gone within seconds. Any ideas?
I have the exact same problem. Can you list the measurement of the slice and pvc pipe. I know you said schedule 40? Thanks.
It is 1/2" pvc pipe, schedule 40 refers to the thickness of the pipe wall (sched 40 is the thicker of the two). I cut the slice to be about a thick as a dime, no thicker. You can also rub the slice on a piece of sand paper to make it thinner. It should be a little harder to screw on the filter, but only a little harder, don't use a lot of force, it's all plastic in there. If you have to use a lot of force the pvc ring is too thick. Cheers.
Half-inch.
Will this work on a Samsung filter?
I tried this with a garden hose washer and it made the flow stop completely,but then when I took it off and used it as normal,the flow picked up
Any other thoughts if this doesn't work? I did the PVC washer but thought maybe it was too thin. I tried a hose washer that is thicker but spongier and it didn't work either. Then I tried them together and still have low flow. I've also tried two different filters. Has anyone else found a solution??
It's possible you have a slightly different problem, or even more than one problem. I found a good way to confirm the problem is only with the filter adapter (or filter) is to remove the filter and install the filter bypass plug that came with the fridge. Hope this helps.
What size schedule 40? 1/2”, 1”? Which size?
1/2"
Half-inch.
You sir are a genius! Just tried this and it completely solved my issue. I been dealing with this for over 2 years and thought it had to do with the aftermarket filter brands. After going through several types of filters I gave up and suffered with the slow flow. I watched your video last night, sliced up a piece of 1/2” sched 40 pvc this morning, and wouldn’t you know it, it completely resolved the issue. Very much appreciate the info.
What’s the best way to cut it so thin?
Cut it as thin as you can with a saw, if not thin enough rub it on a piece of sand paper to make it thinner. Or find a friend with a power saw.
What is the brand of your fridge?
walky1 not my video but it’s a whirlpool.
@@tony45682 Thank you very much. I fixed my fridge.. I am so happy.. I did it. Wooo hoooo
walky1 Great job! Turns out my Whirlpool fridge has a different filter attachment, so I’m still hunting for the issue. Ughh! Glad yours is working now.
@@tony45682 Does your fridge make noise too?
Yes, thank you. I am lucky I found this video with the same filter system. I tried a different one a year ago and nothing changed, the problem was still there. OMG! Aftet 1 year I did it. Plus, I already had the pvc pipe necessary. So, I didn't have to go buy one. Zero cost for me...hehehe 😆
So happy!
@@tony45682 Good luck to you. Try to find a video to help you with yours.
I used a rubber o ring and it didn’t help me, shoot
This worked great. thank you!