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This sir, fixed our issue and has stayed fixed. The hot pad fell off, the water line froze within hours. I affixed it with more intense adhesive and it defrosted just with the ambient temperature.
Thank you, Good Sir. We've been struggling with this exact problem off and on for years now and have searched in vain for a fix... Until your brilliant video. Eureka! We knew there was a freeze problem, but couldn't find any schematics or diagrams that showed exactly where the line ran and how to fix it. Thanks to you, we've got the exact location AND the remedy. We bought a simple 3/4" 8X12 self-adhesive foam pad on Amazon, placed it over the flat spot on the interior door as shown in your video and Voila! It's fixed. Thank you!
For six years, we had a plastic string in our GE refrigerator water dispenser. However, when we had to replace the freezer thermostat two days ago because of a defrost problem, the water started dispensing like new again. It has been two days since the replacement, and the water is still flowing well. I wanted to share this experience so that others can also consider this option for their refrigerator.
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And, what is the reason my water dispenser is so slow. 12 ounce glass... 47 seconds. I hate it. Always done it. New filter and still! Don't know what else to do
I had the same problem, and replacing the water filter was a wise idea. And like you, the problem remained. There is little else in the refrigerator's plumbing to restrict the water flow except *maybe* a faulty inlet valve assembly. . So I looked towards the 1/4" copper supply line. What I found was the cut-off valve that was tapped into the cold water line under the kitchen sink was flaky. It had a spot when opening it that FELT like it was fully opened, when in fact it was only very partially open. 1/2 a turn later the problem was fixed. There are other possibilities like a kinked copper line or just a downright poor tap. But even a restricted line will make ice just fine. I'd bet on the supply, not the fridge itself. And just in case - I've got TWO cut-offs on the same line. I added the second for convenience when I'm behind the fridge. I'm sure I'm not the only one to do it.
The root cause of our frequent freeze-up was the small solenoid that pulls the ice dispenser flap open had corrosion build-up which created friction that prevented the flaps spring from being able to snap the flap closed after ice had been dispensed. With the flap partially open, cold air leaks out near the water tube and made it freeze. It is easy to pop the control panel off, remove a few screws, remove solenoid and clean/lubricate it.
Our GE fridge's water line used to freeze every other day. Yes, unfreezing is easy with a small tube (or straw) with syringe attached and injecting warm water into the water line from the front, but still a hassle that has to be done many times during the week. What eventually worked for me was using a bubble wrap foil insulation which I used three layers of and taped all four sides with aluminum tape. Where this video shows the oven mitt (6:48), I covered the entire side and a bit more to the top with bubble foil insulation, in three layers, then taped all sides with aluminum tape. Water-line is frost-free for over a month now. I wish GE had properly insulated the fridge. I wonder how many bought new fridges because of this issue alone.
Thanks for this tip. Our GE fridge water dispenser had been freezing occasionaly and then over the years freezing more and more until now when it freezes every hour or two. By adding the pot holder inside the door the problem went away immediayely. Genius! thanks again
Thank you sir for the advice and the quick fix. I have defrosted my freezer twice in the last week Yet the water line keeps freezing in a matter of hours.
This worked great but right after I did it I also replaced the light bulb. I notice in your video that you do not have a light bulb installed. Could be the extra heat from the little light bulb keeps the line clear. Funniest thing? I keep our Sriracha in the same spot on the door!!
Wow! We have been fighting thermodynamics and the physics that comes with it. Thank you - thank you for giving us the correct answer to this annoying problem which started very recently. I used a slightly different tact - I inserted 3 inch thick insulation into a zip-lock bag [the size of the area of concern] and attached it as you described to the inside of the door. Worked like a charm - PS I don't believe in charms. Only Jesus and His One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church! Pax et Bonum! and thanks again!
Thank you so much! This happens every winter and fixes itself in the spring. So sick of it. I used you method using boing water in a tall Yeti cup with towels and hot pot handle to hold the heat in. After 40 minutes it was fixed! Place the pot holder on the inside and so far so good . Great advice!
Dr. Schweinzgruber ! I have the same “exact”refrigerator ! Same year. I did the insulation method you recommended on the inside of the black appliqué panel, using insulation from my furnace, and it has completely solved the problem. I am also an American engineer working at Bosch in the US. Your fix was great. I believe the problem only comes later in the life of the refrigerator, because the little bit of insulation that they put in that section, has completely shriveled up. Thus allowing too much cold transfer through the door too the waterline inside. Your method to add more insulation, allows the warmer kitchen air to be in better contact with the water line, under the nozzle area. Perfekt ! Danke ! Send me your email, and I’ll send you a picture of my patch work. 👍
Vielen Dank, Herr Doktor. Very helpful to me. Have been using a hair dryer every 4 or 5 days. Even turned off the ice maker but that did not help. Your solution works very well. Thank you again!
Thank you, Dr Schweinsgruber ; This definitely resolves the issue , i used a piece cut to shape from a foil back type of windshield sun shade @$6 and a roll of gorilla glue double sided tape...it definitely looks to be a permanent fix... Next option i was planning; drill small hole and fill with spray insulation foam...
Very helpful! Just telling me where on my door is the freezing problem so I could focus my blow dryer there was immeasurably useful! Thank-you for taking the time to post this.
In this region where the fabric was placed to insulate, there is a hidden resistance that is responsible for heating the door, it is to freeze in excess!
Same problem, same fridge. I had my doubts as to this simple fix and if it would work. However, your scientific method was convincing and I had nothing to lose. Not having a suitable pot holder, I used a 10x10 inch square of some foam core board (like kids would use at the science fair) and some "3M Exterior Attachment Tape, " just fancy double-sided tape I had left over from a car project. I opened the freezer, warmed the plastic to room temperature to remove condensation, attached the form core board, defrosted the line one last time using the warm water in a small tube technique and I'm THREE DAYS with a working water line. No reason to believe it won't continue working. If it does, I'll add another layer of foam core board! Thank you, sir.
That’s exactly why I bought it for my iPod 7th generation because of ‘EU standards’ (Yep, they seem to ruin everything 😄) the volume was always too low. It really makes a difference.
Compare Dragonfly Cobalt (300usd) with Questyle M15 (250 usd), Cayin RU6 (250 usd), and Hiby FC6 (300 usd) than you will see what is the real difference between overpriced dongles vs best price performance dongles, otherwise this comparison is nothing but biased. Cheers 🍻
Heh, the M15 did not exist at the time of this video (neither did the RU6). I have the M15, it is a completely different thing as it is more powerful and therefore draws more current than the Cobalt. One does not replace the other. Cobalt = low battery drain. www.audioreviews.org/dongle-dilemma/ www.audioreviews.org/questyle-m15-review/ As to which one I use most (with my phone): the Cobalt! Has the most natural sound to my ears.
@@audioreviews sorry, saw the dates later but anyway you could make an update video on this topic. I was hesitate to write (“…price-performance…”) in my reply cause I generally think that all those dongles are overpriced no matter the subjective or objective sound quality, especially for the on the go product considering the real price of components they all purchase from the shelf (for almost no money in fact but it is what it is) Personally I have M15,RU6,link2bal,FC4 and Apple dongle of course but for me at least M15 is an beast in paring with ie600 and even Neumann NDH20 even on my Sennheiser ie100pro and HD650 M15 sound perfect maybe not that perfect with HD650 for that one I use proper dac/amp. But red and cobalt are no match with same price range newer Chinese audio products that is for sure. :)
@@surdzo I stopped making videos as mine actually contain information - which appears to be frowned upon :). People want fluffy screamers. I rather focus on writing now. I am not arguing about pricing, I agree these dongles are not cheap, but I gave all Chinese dongles away (except the M15) as they were not good enough sounding for my ears (for example the highly lauded Hidizs S9 Pro). Some of these Chinese ones really suck your phone battery dry in no time. Many of the dongles use SoCs (DAC and amp on the same chip), which means they all sound very similar. www.audioreviews.org/system-on-chip/ I can recommend the Helm Bolt, a great sounding dongle at $120...with really nice & sweet treble, or the similarly priced EarMen Eagle. Also, the $59 ifi Audio GO Link is good, but a bit hot in the upper mids...great value as it contains even a lightning adapter. The DragonFlys don't drive large cans and low-impedance iems very well, but the Cobalt is still the best sounding to my ears. And it is compact. As to driving big headphones...the one and only dongle for those is the Apogee Groove, frequently sold as a bundle with Sennheiser 600 series headphones - since 2015: www.audioreviews.org/apogee-groove-review-ap/ In the end, the best dongle is the one you use most. And that's everybody's personal choice. Again, my choices: Cobalt, Groove, M15...I need all three.
Absolutely Best Tip Ever! Thank you Dr. Schweinsgruber Cured my Problem So Fast! I used (Scotch 3M Permanent Double-Sided Tape - WALMART) comes in a dispenser like scotch tape. & 1/4" Aluminum Foil Insulation sold at Menard's . Project look's good too. Thanks Again!! GREAT TIP!
