Water problem My fridge has been dispensing dirty tasting water. seems like it gets better after i run a couple gallons through it. But the next morning it tastes really bad again. I've tried three different filters but it doesn't seem to work. Where do i start?

I assume you mean the water dispenser here. Most likely, the filter is not seated properly, and the change in line pressure when you push the dispenser pad is popping the filter out of place. You didn't specify the refrigerator, so there are a couple of generic things to try:

1. There are a couple of water filter types - the push-in-and-click kind, and the push-in-and-turn kind. If it's the push-and-click kind, then there's probably a button next to it. Turn off the water to the line (probably under your sink), push the button to eject the filter, make sure that the o-rings are in place on the end that's inserted. If the filter has been in there for years, probably best to replace it, it's probably clogged but good. Anyhow, insert and eject the filter 4 or 5 times, make sure it feels like it's seating properly.

The push-and-turn ones often have some cap that blends in with the molding of the fridge. Make sure the cap in attached to the top of the filter , insert, and make sure you do the full quarter turn to lock it in place. You should not be able to pull it backwards at this point. Turn it back and forth a couple of times. it should be stiff, but not feel mechanically impeded or jammed. There could be dust bunnies or other floor debris that got pushed in at a previous filter swap jamming things up in there. A crevice tool on the vacuum might help clear debris if it's there (don't do this if water is actually flowing out of the filter spigot )

Try it now (remember to turn the water back on) , that should hopefully fix the issue.

If not, the next generic things to try are:

1. Replace the filter.
2. See if the dispenser works without the filter in place. Many fridges have a bypass so that a filter in mid-replacement won't flood the kitchen. If things run ok, try running a couple of gallons of water through. A lot of fridges give you cold water by having a big coil of tubing in the fridge compartment, probably under/behind the vegetable bins. There's the content of a couple of glasses of water in the line, so it's being chilled in the line. If they get clogged, or have some organic gack growing in them, then there'll be more back pressure on the filter when the wall pressure tries to push water through the coil. If things still flow, try running a few gallons of water through the line to see if things will start flowing better. That may clear it up.

If the new filter is still being ejected after running a lot of water through, probably time to get an appliance specialist involved.

Good Luck!

Try running dome bleach through the dispenser. Might have a build up in the outlet line, after the filter.

Check your box for a filter. If not than buy one from hardware store. They are easy to install. Also try flushing the system. Just run water thru dispenser about gallon worth. Ihope this helps.

You need to replace your filter, but first run about 5 gallons (the more the merrier) of water through the dispenser. After you do so, then replace the filter and run another gallon of water through the dispenser. The idea is that you will want to clear all of the water through the reservoir inside the fridge compartment and give your water a "fresh start". IF after you try this you still have a foul taste, you can call a servicer and have the reservoir replaced but you should be all set with this method.
Good luck with this!

Hi,

Most "new" fridges with water dispensers and ice instruct the consumer in there manuals to "bleed" the reservoir by running a couple of large pictures of water thru it. I usually recommend dumping the first few harvest's of ice as well (I believe this is also mentioned in most manuals too). once that is done the water should be fine as any contaminants in the system/reservoir should be gone. you may try changing the filter after this, but it shouldn't be necessary. most ice makers do not have there supply water travel thru the water dispenser reservoir however. the water filling the ice tray should have no baring on the water you dispense into a glass to consume.

hope that helps.

good luck

have you replaced the water filter?

I had the same problem. Drove me crazy and cost me about 5 filters at $50 a pop until I found the solultion. Water in the Sears/LG refrigerator that I have (french door trio) goes through the filter then into a container on the left front door of the refrigerator. That container stores the water so it can get cold and it also equalizes the flows in the system so that when you put your glass under the spigot the flow is steady and the water is cold. Problem is .... this tank can build up with algae/slime/foul tasting stuff. Since it is after the filter, no matter how many times you change the filter it will have no impact on the water in this container. That is why if you use the water spigot a lot, the water seems to get a little better (as the tank water gets diluted) but as soon as you don't use it for several hours or more, back comes the smelly water again. Solution for me was to remove the plastic panel on the inside of the left front door and clean the plastic bottle. It is pretty easy to remove with 2 screws and easy to pull off the hoses. I filled is with a little clorox and water and swished it around for several minutes then drained and rinsed it. Then I filled it again with a little clorox (like an ounce or two max) and put the container back into the fridge. Once in the fridge, I ran fridge water through the front water dispenser for about a gallon or so. This flushed out the chlorine in the plastic container as well as the lines between the container and the spigot. After about a half hour of work, my great tasting water in the fridge is back again. I've checked the taste on this water for several weeks now and no plastic/odor/bad tasting water any more. Hope this helps.

Hello collado36.. I'll give you a few ideas of things to try.. First off..is there a coffee scent in the refridgerator or freezer compartment when you open the door/s? If so, try emptying the fridge and wash everything with white vinegar and dry all surfaces with a soft cloth ( dish towel is OK).. air drying is OK but you don't want the food you removed to clean it to go bad.. Do you have any food in the fridge that may have been exposed to that coffee that may be 'out-gassing' that coffee smell?

The water comes into your fridge via an electrically operated inlet valve and is dispensed into the mold tray of your ice maker as well as the drinking water spicket. ( I am not sure if your model fridge has a reservoir to chill the water prior to dispensing but it probably does...but that reservoir should not be exposed to the inner refridgerator compartment nor should it pick up any scents or tastes from there either. )
In trying to diagnose exactly where the foul water is generated.. can you detach the incoming water feed line from the fridge and drain that into a large jug? Then check that jug for the same smell? If it only happens within the fridge then the white vinegar wash should help.. .if it also happens in the jug then your incoming water may be the culpret.
Another way to clean your water supply system to the firdge would be to detach the water supply line.. buy another length of flex water line with couplings.. and fill that section with white vinegar that can be forced thru the water system and clean it from the inside out.. if you do use this approach, make sure you flush teh system clean of any leftover white vinegar .. Hope these tips help you resolve your problem.. please get back to me if after you've tried these, they don't work.. Good luck..

then change your filter. the new filter could be different with the old filter. check the new filter, see if there is odor removal and taste removal with it.

if not then get the filter with carbon filter, odor and taste removal.

then with a new filter, run about 5 gallons of water before using the water for drinking.

tnx 4 using fixya,

drcool

Hello redwood City
Welcome

You said,
Your Kitchenaid Superba KSRG25FKBL15 has bad tasting water and ice cubes. You replaced the copper tubing which delivers the water to the fridge and that didn't help. You replaced the copper tubing again with plastic tubing...no better. Any suggestions? Your tap water doesn't taste this bad.You bought a Kenmore french door fridge with water dispenser in the door in July 2008. The fridge has a filter. A few weeks after the fridge came the water and ice started tasting really bad, unlike any bad water taste I have ever tasted. And your tap water is fine. The bad taste appears to be random. Sometimes you get a cup full of nasty water and sometimes it tastes fine.

First you must know you have a 1 year warranty and can have them come out to fix anything, no charge.If it persists. You will have to get tough and you , MUST INSIST THEY REPLACE YOUR FRIDGE


When installing the water line these were a part of the directions!
Did you do this before connecting the water line to your fridge?
"Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and
turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is
clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the
copper tubing."


Whirlpool remedy
Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice
1.Are the plumbing connections new, causing discolored or
off-flavored ice? Discard the first few batches of ice.
2.Have the ice cubes been stored too long? Throw old ice
away and make a new supply.
3.Does the freezer and ice storage bin need to be cleaned?
See “Cleaning” or “Ice Maker and Storage Bin.”
4.Has food in the freezer or refrigerator been wrapped
properly? Use airtight, moisture-proof packaging to help
prevent odor transfer to stored food.
5.Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)? A filter
may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
6. Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or
dark discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration
system needs additional flushing. Run additional water
through the water dispenser to flush the water filtration
system more thoroughly (at least 2 to 3 gal. [8 to 12 L] or 6 to
7 minutes initially). Discard discolored ice.

Let me know what works,
Thank You ,
HUUUM!!

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