GE Refrigerator Water Dispenser Slow or No Flow

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GE Refrigerator Water Dispenser Slow or No Flow
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This video addresses slow or no flow on the GE refrigerator water dispenser caused by a not-fully-actuating water manifold plunger. This was for the refrigerator model GSS23WGTA BB but its most likely applicable for many models. The replacement part is: WR17X20860 - MWF Manifold Tubes and Assembly.
In the video I mention "rigging it" with a washer... Its been so long and I believe I found the one that I originally custom made to fit... if this is it, it measures 29.35mm OD (about 13/16"in) and 14.1mm ID (~9/16in).Other people have been using a rubber garden hose washer. Hope that helps!
FYI Comment from R. Bremner: By the way, GE seems to have released an updated filter head to address this issue. For my fridge it is part #: WR17X20860. Also, be aware that the existing MWF filter may not fit, I was told the replacement is MWFP?

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@lisamclaughlin4787 5 лет назад

This is brilliant! Thank you so much for not only solving this issue, but making a comprehensive and well filmed video that people have been relying on for years!

@mflantin 2 года назад

Six year old video and still serving its purpose! Fixed my problem after scratching my head for several hours trying to figure it out. A simple hose gasket was all I needed. Thanks!

@sshawn09 2 года назад

I love hearing that! Congratulations!

@davidstewart1470 Год назад

Thanks for giving me the visual to make me try the gasket.

@beepbop6697 8 часов назад

Genius idea with the garden hose gasket/washer. Perfect size and water is properly flowing again. Appreciate it 💯

@nabeela5877 4 года назад

After months of frustration - this was exactly what did the trick. Thank you so much for your detailed instructions!

@esiceloff 7 лет назад

Thanks so much for taking the time to post this video! I've been dealing with low dispensing for months - I replaced the water inlet value changed filters- finally you gave me a fix for it that worked! As others did I used a hose washer.

@sshawn09 7 лет назад

Glad I could help!

@seawasangrythatday 4 года назад

Wow, took me about 6 other videos to get here but this is the only one that actually had the solution. Just ridiculous that it doesn't come with a simple washer. Thank you for this video (saved me from listening to complaints from my wife. 2 birds with 1 stone)!

@sshawn09 4 года назад

Thanks so much for the great comments I really appreciate it, out of curiosity what search terms are you using to find the solution? Maybe I could add that to the tags

@seawasangrythatday 4 года назад

@@sshawn09 My search was: Whirlpool refrigerator water coming out slowly from dispenser

@andrecunhab 4 года назад

@@sshawn09 Here are the terms I used to get to your video: "replaced the water filter GE cafe and water wont come out" Thank you! Will buy the washer suggest David and give it a try.

@syfodias-jedimaster Год назад

Did you end up using the washer method? Did that fix your problem?

@seawasangrythatday Год назад

@@syfodias-jedimaster Yes and yes

@dball13101700 8 лет назад

Awesome Post! Especially being able to hear yours before fixing which was the exact same as mine. Works perfectly now.

@gotsports 4 года назад

This video gave me a great insight to solve my problem. Had my fridge since 2013 and it never had great pressure. After switching out my water filter, I made sure the filter was pushed in all the way and firmly get it in there. After doing that, my water is coming out strong!! Thank you for this video!!

@BruceThomaslivada 8 лет назад

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. We have suffered from this problem of NO WATER coming out of the dispenser EVERY time we have changed the filter. We have spent money ordering new filters and waiting forever for them in vain. This video finally showed us the secret. When we simply pushed that small valve with a pencil, water flow gushed out, we reattached the filter, and BAM, all was well with the world. The GE customer service was a sad joke. They had no clue about this and gave ZERO practical advice after waiting over 30 minutes on hold. Thank you again for taking the time to post this. It was a HUGE help for our GE Refrigerator Water Dispenser problem. Really great job.

@sshawn09 8 лет назад

Thanks for sharing that! Comments like that keep me motivated for the next how-to!

@mckohtz 7 лет назад

Thanks for this comment!I was thinking watching the video "I wonder if I could just try to clean the valve to get it to work?" I'm going to try your trick of pushing in the small valve to see if it works on my GE refrigerator!

@candasaunders 6 лет назад

You are BRILLIANT!!! You just saved me hundreds of dollars! I cut a plastic ring from a milk gallon lid because I couldn't find anything else right this second and it worked!!! Thank you SO MUCH!!!

@shawnschembri29 6 лет назад

:) awesome!

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words, Please subscribe to my channel, behind the scenes it helps me with a little kickback for these DIY vids. Thanks!

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

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@archiguitarchi 5 лет назад

You are also brilliant. I made a washer out of milk jug plastic too and it works perfectly. Thank you sir!

@davidpickholtz9256 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video! An M14 washer for a car oil drain plug fits perfectly without cutting, and is available in plastic. (Inexpensive, and available at any auto parts store)

@sshawn09 4 года назад

Thank you for the great comment, please subscribe if you get a chance

@johnbeckham51 4 года назад

@@sshawn09 nope tried this just today I think I'm going have to sand it down to half its thickness

@ljslw 4 года назад

John Beckham how did your repair go?

@johnbeckham51 4 года назад

@@ljslw starting it now,I'll let you know when I'm finished. The washer trick didn't work.

@johnbeckham51 4 года назад

@@ljslw done. Took about 10 min of actual work. i'd say its simple if you have the tools. Don't forget to turn the water off and clean the cooling fins on the compressor.

@miguelcoka 4 года назад

Can’t thank u enough! I was able to repair my ge fridge. Your instructions were perfect. I followed them step by step. I did call GE to order the part. Super easy to replace! Many thx

@macherbie 7 лет назад

Great video! I thought it was a clogged iine- now I now about the valve! Thanks again!

@michaelgustow8973 6 лет назад

Thank you Shawn!😊 Your instructions were spot on Dude and you saved me a bunch! Easy to follow fix and didn't cost much at all for replacement parts on Amazon. Now have happy wife, happy life and plenty of filtered aqua! Much appreciate the effort you put into this. Thank you for your kindness and help.❤️😘❤️

@shawnschembri29 6 лет назад

ROFL, thats one of the best comments!!

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

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@kvrchrs 7 лет назад

Thanks for such a detailed and well explained solution. It was great to see the same symptoms as my dispenser in this video. Did the hack in a minute with a couple o-rings. Awesome work.

@sshawn09 7 лет назад

Glad I could help!

@weaverkate2500 3 года назад

I'm so glad this video is still here ! The washer hack was exactly what we needed, thanks so much for explaining everything so clearly.

@sshawn09 3 года назад

Thanks for the nice comment and glad to help!

@chrisx558 7 лет назад

Great trick Shawn. I proceeded by ruling out possible problems and finally cut out my own plastic washer. It worked right away. Thanks for your video!

@xueehuang7242 7 лет назад

Thank you so much. I have a Maytag french door refrigerator and fixed the problem under one minute. water pumping slow for months. I called GE but repair guy said its my water filter problem. I had ordered new filter but not working.(out of warranty after repair) your video is the best gift for me this year. Thank you again.

@shawnschembri29 7 лет назад

Thank you for the positive feedback!

@nickandlylie 4 года назад

We had exactly the same problem and after watching your video we tried a standard garden hose rubber washer. It was a perfect fit. So we tested it, no leakage and water is now flowing again. Thanks so much for your excellent instructions.

@sshawn09 4 года назад

Great to hear! If you want to help the cause please subscribe. Thanks

@andiland2751 7 лет назад

This is a great video. I tried the first trick to clear the water line and it worked !! Turns out it was indeed frozen. Used my hair dryer to thaw it, and presto. Water restored through the door. I feel such a great sense of accomplishment. Thanks for the concise video. You rock !

@famoushollywood 2 месяца назад

What was this trick and how do you test it?

@ryanporter3950 3 года назад

After spending the last two hours trying to figure this issue out, I found this video. I used a rubber o-ring from a garden hose and it worked like a charm. Thank you for the help.

@sshawn09 3 года назад

That's awesome! Glad I can help!

@RAIDERFOST 5 лет назад

You sir are a genius! 50 cents fixed my issue! Thank you

@kenspencer597 6 лет назад

Absolutely stunning video! Really well photographed, and REALLY carefully explained (unlike some "how to" videos out there! ) Thanks for all of this - It was a great help!

@shawnschembri29 6 лет назад

Thanks! Comment like this keep me going!

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

If you can, subscribe to my channel, with enough subscribers I can get a small kickback! Thanks in advance!

@craiglawrance5342 4 года назад

Thanks for the tip. used a 3/4" rubber washer previously used for a washing m/c outlet hose.

@anurag87700 5 лет назад

we just moved into a new home. The water was always too slow, so slow that we switched to Brita, until I found this video. Thank you.. water flows like it shohld.

@joegreak4569 7 лет назад

Awesome explanation. I like your comments about 'Be sure to check.....' and 'Be aware'. You are an awesome teacher! Thanks!

@sshawn09 7 лет назад

Thanks! Means a lot for future vids!

@desireeweathers1753 7 лет назад

you sir are a gentlemen and a scholar. thank you for the video I just fixed my fridge for 27 bucks in parts cost. I really appreciate it

@sshawn09 7 лет назад

Comments like this motivate me to do more... thank you very much!

@jad1175 6 лет назад

Desiree Weathers i

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words, Please subscribe to my channel, behind the scenes it helps me with a little kickback for these DIY vids. Thanks!

@noahschulte5134 4 года назад

This was very helpful for explaining the issue and walking through how to replace the MWF Manifold Tubes and Assembly. It fixed the issue on my fridge

@sueg.7038 Год назад

Yes- I 2nd Mike L's comment. A six year old video STILL serving it's purpose! You just saved us $$$ for a repair person as we had given up since other suggestions didn't help. You even gave us the confidence to try the full repair when we have time. THANK YOU for sharing!

@sshawn09 Год назад

Great feedback! Thank you much!

@hectorroldan5246 8 лет назад

i was looking for help for the longest and none of the videos pretend to me, different situations until i saw your video.Same refrigerator and same problems...Thx u

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words, Please subscribe to my channel, behind the scenes it helps me with a little kickback for these DIY vids. Thanks!

@jkfuel 7 лет назад

Fantastic! Another easy fix- when you pull the refrigerator out, make sure that the input water line is not kinked.

@chuckberry3756 3 года назад

This video saved me at least $200 and quickly learn what the problem was with my water dispenser. Your video came up as the second hit in a google search and I needed the exact same part. I ordered the part from Amazon and received it within 2 days and had it installed in less than an hour. Thank you!

@sshawn09 3 года назад

Wooowho! Thanks for the great comment!

@SomeOne-cu1sg 2 года назад

I can't believe how easy this was to fix. The hardest part was cutting the "washer". Thank you so much!!!

@sshawn09 2 года назад

Comments like that are awesome! I'm glad I can help you, enjoy

@TefCom12 3 года назад

Fantastic idea. After a few filter changes the ramps (on the filter) that push that little valve up, round off the point on the valve. We have had nothing but problems with our GE since we bought it. I have actually done the correct "fix" once. This time I was not going to spend a dime on this junk. The lid from a cool whip container seems to be a good thickness. I took a 1/2" hollow punch and made a nice hole in the middle of the lid. Then with a pair of scissors, I cut around the hole leaving just enough material to cover the tabs(ramps) that open that little valve. Perfect fix. 10 minutes time, and didn't spend a dime!

@sshawn09 3 года назад

That's a really good idea and easy to cut, thanks for the details for everyone!

@theks 3 года назад

2 yr old GE, motor stopped working, water dispenser not working, motherboard blew. SICKENING that i paid $2000 for it and only got 2 yrs. Home Depot service is CRAP

@frostymmb 3 года назад

Just fixed our GE by cutting up a plastic lid to make a thin washer as you suggested. Thanks!

@sshawn09 3 года назад

@@frostymmb great stuff!

@lhmccracken 3 года назад

I wish I had seen this cool whip top fridge before my daughter called repair man- I bought 1/2# metal washer but didn’t realize needed an opening on front of washer itself to accommodate locking grid that sticks out! Couldn’t find a plastic washer that I could cut opening so now repairman coming tda! 🙄

@RK-xz4oy 7 лет назад

Wonderful Help. Service man had me waste a new $45 filter to 'test' that it was not the filter's problem. Never said anything about that 'cap' that we could have used. After over an hour and me having to remove all my freezer contents into purchased styrofoam coolers!!, he wanted >$400 to replace the filter head assembly. I'm going to be looking for a metal washer that is safe for drinking water and fix this myself. Thanks!!

@133wandering 5 лет назад

Thanks for showing me the hack! I used a plastic washer and I’m back operational and momma is happy

@paulinev.pompei2907 7 лет назад

My husband used the garden hose washer as you mentioned and it worked. Thank you much!

@sshawn09 7 лет назад

Awesome!

@visugeek 7 лет назад

A very helpful video, thanks for posting! -Chris

@sethkappes 5 лет назад

Thank you for this video! It fixed my fridge - my valve was just stuck.

@karenschweitzer891 3 года назад

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your video was so helpful. Since our GE refrigerator is almost 18 years old, we didn’t want to put any more money into it. Your “rigging” solution with a stainless washer worked perfect! My husband had to ream the washer he had out a little bit to fit properly, but it works great!

@sshawn09 3 года назад

I'm so glad to hear that, enjoy!

@nancyjohnson4133 7 лет назад

This was FANTASTIC!! The 'half way' worked just fine! 10 mins--watching/studying your instructions and less than 3 min.. to do the fix! I am thrilled to say I fixed it!!!!!!! I can't stop smiling, knowing I won't be paying a service call for I'm sure $200. You were so good with your explanations.. Thank you! :)

@shawnschembri29 6 лет назад

So glad to help! Congrats!

@jeffconforte8548 4 года назад

thank you, thank you. It worked with a hose washer. Great solution and certainly saved me a lot of time and money.

@magic0823 8 лет назад

I watched the hack part of your video, then I took a rubber garden hose washer and made the quick, free repair. One minute repair. Thanks!

@nancyjohnson4133 7 лет назад

That's perfect too!

@jerryzender3473 7 лет назад

Mike Fuller I did the same thing , awesome , rubber garden hose !

@jerryzender3473 7 лет назад

I meant rubber garden hose washer !

@jessiethomson5774 7 лет назад

Jerry Zender l

@jddiaz5337 6 лет назад

Great video thanks for the info.

@toothbras 4 года назад

The M14 gasket works great, took one minute to fix, thanks so much for making this video!!!

@444v2.0 4 года назад

Thank you very much. My fridge is 20 years old, and we have been dealing with this problem most of that time. This should take care of it.

@andrewgordon8522 3 года назад

Grateful for the video. My issue was resolved (very slow water flow after replacing GE MWF filter with an MR8. Your discussion of the bladder trigger (3:37) prompted me to look closely at the trigger. Using a small dental pick with a brush end and poking around the trigger, I loosened a granule of sediment, causing the trigger to drop down to its full depth. After reinstalling the new filter, all worked just as it should.

@sshawn09 3 года назад

That's great! Don't think any of the many comments discussed playing as round with that. Thanks for the report of the solution!

@qball78664 8 лет назад

Thanks for the info. Seeing how the mechanics work helped me resolve my issue. Turned out to be the filter not being seated enough. I even bought a second filter and got a slow dribble of water. The bypass plug would result in full flow so I did not figure that it was the actual valve. I think that the valve may go sometime in the near future because it is so hard to fully seat the filter. Again, thanks for showing how this functioned.

@sshawn09 7 лет назад

No problem, glad to help!

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

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@go10go444 4 года назад

Great video. An obvious design flaw in the GE inlet valve. I replaced my first valve after having used the refrigerator about 6 years. When the same problem arose 2 years later I realized how large a design flaw this was. But this time I used the washer workaround, and it solved the problem. I didn't want to buy valve after valve due to poor design. Thanks !!

@robertviola8145 Год назад

You are a genius I could not figure out what was going on until I saw this amazing video, I did not have a metal washer but I used a garden hose rubber washer just to see if this was my issue and it worked!!!! I cant thank you enough 7 years later and you are still saving people $$$$$

@sshawn09 Год назад

I love comments like this! My pleasure!

@eagle18hls 8 лет назад

THANKS brother. Save me much time in fussing over how it works.

@dixeybehnken8496 8 лет назад

THANKS BIG TIME, I just wiggled the little valve, and I didn't even need to make the washer. It works great now and has been slow for months!

@nicholasfalco5712 3 года назад

This was great. I used an outdoor hose washer and it worked like a charm. I will fix it right when the parts come in but it is great to have my water dispenser and ice machine back. Thank you!!

@sshawn09 3 года назад

Wooowho!! Congratulations and you're welcome

@peteflores453 5 лет назад

Thank you for this video, I replaced the valve and it is just like new. I did this a while back, now I working on my ice maker ( not making ice). You guys save me a lot of money, also replaced my broken auger for about $10 .

@MPowerSubie12 3 года назад

Fix the ice maker now?

@denseleit 7 лет назад

I just changed our water filter on our maytag fridge and it was suddenly slow like yours.... After not being able to figure out was going on, I figured it was something to do with the things poking down where the water comes out... After watching your video I went to the garage to grab a washer(hard polyurethane) and sure enough it works perfect now lol. Thanks

@sshawn09 7 лет назад

Awesome!

@carlchilders2154 5 лет назад

Same for my maytag. Water spewing from one nub but not the other. The washer trick worked anyway. Full pressure for the dispenser now. Probably have to replace the filter head eventually. Thanks!

@ruthanntyson5263 Год назад

Thank you so much! We did it the "Hack Way" and it solved our issue! My husband made the washer ring out of a plastic bottle cap...thinking a metal ring could rust. Anyway, you saved us $$$$$ for sure!!!

@sshawn09 Год назад

Glad to hear it! Enjoy!

@AllPraisebetoAllah60 4 года назад

Thank you very much, my refrigerator wasn’t dispensing no water for about 4 years. I was buying water. I was even thinking of buying a new refrigerator but I don’t have money, until I came across your video. Thank you very much!!!

@sshawn09 4 года назад

Thank you for the good comments, please subscribe if you get a chance

@pataki650 6 лет назад

Thank you! I just completed this repair in an hour (taking my time). Our refrigerator is an older side-by-side, but using the same MWF Assembly. Very much appreciate the post.

@shawnschembri29 6 лет назад

Glad I can help!

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

If you can, subscribe to my channel, with enough subscribers I can get a small kickback! Thanks in advance!

@davidpayne3858 7 лет назад

ty it was driving me crazy,replaced manifold all is good.

@jamesmorgan1113 7 лет назад

You are awesome! I HATE my GE refrigerator, especially the water dispenser because it gives us so many problems, but I am determined to use it until it dies. Now at least I can drink water from it again! Thank you!!

@stephaniemitchell3741 7 лет назад

You rock!!!!...had been living with the issue for months...used your hack...you're my hero!

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words, Please subscribe to my channel, behind the scenes it helps me with a little kickback for these DIY vids. Thanks!

@aaronmoss2621 4 года назад

Got my replacement part and it works like a charm. Thank you so much for this video!

@kensalonen5942 Год назад

All these posts reflect what I went through. A lot of videos and time. I finally found yours. The quick fix hack was just what I needed. I went out to the garage to find a washer. Immediately saw a garden hose washer and voila, the quick solution. Works so well I don’t think I’ll bother with the replacement part. Thanks for posting this. I wish I had found it sooner.👍👌🤙.

@sshawn09 Год назад

I love this comment thanks for sharing. Tell me what you searched for and I'll gladly add some tags.

@Sycoholic 8 лет назад

Wow!!! Thank you for this video. All the others are about frozen water lines. That wasn't my problem. I used the cap off a soda bottle and whittled it down with a dremel. I found the washer I had was too thick to screw the filter back up so this was perfect. I'm renting and the landlord was reluctant to fix this but here I did it with 5 minutes of my own time, the ghetto way. Again, thank you for a very good video.

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words, Please subscribe to my channel, behind the scenes it helps me with a little kickback for these DIY vids. Thanks!

@ezridr1234 3 года назад

Updated reply 4 years later. Thanks for the vid dawg! Had same problem following filter replacement, I simply shut the water off, released the pressure with my thumb and also from the door side while all pressure removed and installed the new filter again. Triggered the valve a few times without pressure and mines working good again without a washer. One thing to note, it appeared the new filter wasn't locking fully into place due to the new materials against the O-rings and I got a pop after using a small towel and turned it more. Why did I do this? I compared the locked position of the filter to the old one and noticed the new unit wasn't turning the same distance when locking into place even though it appeared to be fully locking. Removing that cover helps a lot! Thanks again! Hope these notes helps others.

@sshawn09 3 года назад

Great comment, thanks for sharing. I heard the new filters are a lil different.

@garygarner9123 5 лет назад

We just fixed our water dispenser using your video. Perfect instructions, went smooth as butter. Thanks so much!

@hickdawg21 5 лет назад

Same here! Used a hard rubber garden hose washer as mentioned by another user below. 30 second/10 cent fix. Thanks!

@jackhicks2155 7 лет назад

Another save here in Texas. Thanks! I lucked out and had found a coiled piece of metal and could cut off a single loop and it fit perfectly. I guess I'll be ordering a new manifold soon or will steal one from my spare fridge in the garage that has no water connection.

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words, Please subscribe to my channel, behind the scenes it helps me with a little kickback for these DIY vids. Thanks!

@shazboticon 8 лет назад

Thanks so much for posting this. Helped me solve the exact same problem on my GE refrigerator.

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words, Please subscribe to my channel, behind the scenes it helps me with a little kickback for these DIY vids. Thanks!

@davereppard2772 7 лет назад

This was the best DIY video I've ever seen. sshawn09 not only offers both temporary and permanent repair options, his clearly explains how to do each. Thanks for your help. (PS...I previously tried to get help via an 1-800 call to GE service but their rep was not only unhelpful, but also very unprofessional and outright rude.) BTW, this appears to be a highly common problem, so you'd think GE would have offered a recall or at least redesigned an obviously faulty system.

@sshawn09 7 лет назад

Thank you so much!

@Vfh........y 6 лет назад

Reppard Dave ......no way dave.......they built it to break......

@natepeterson7145 6 лет назад

Welcome to today's appliances!!

@BobbyDotNet 6 лет назад

Yup, the asshats making these could easily offer filters with slightly higher bumps that press on those points, or a plastic washer. Instead you are supposed to tear your fridge apart and install an $80 hose & filter adapter.

@shawnschembri29 6 лет назад

I think eventially the plastic "point" that actuates the valve gets squished... so someday it just will fail. It needs to be metal.

@lthornto 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip. I fixed mine by cutting out a couple rings from the side of a milk jug for the washer. I’ve been living with this for so long I didn’t realize how slow it had gotten.

@sshawn09 3 года назад

Great sanitary answer, well done!

@marioalarcon6609 Год назад

Thank you so much, it works for me, the water valve supply behind the fridge was a pain to close it, so I ended up closing the whole house water supply, make sure you have a big bucket( I used a 13 gallons trash can) to collect the water from the hoses and the pipe line comes fast, I left drain all the water I began with the installation. I cleaned all the dust inside the fridge components once I got the cover open. January 2023 and this was the best video. Thank you so much.

@sshawn09 Год назад

Thanks Mario, comments like this are priceless!!

@marioalarcon6609 Год назад

@@sshawn09 your video is priceless!!! Thank you again sir.

@beEpic6969 7 лет назад

It was so helpful. Thank you so much. I hope it will fix my problem.

@geofft.1959 3 года назад

Thank you for this video.... I just changed mine out and this video made it super easy, barely an inconvenience..

@sshawn09 3 года назад

I love it, thanks!

@johnbell913 Год назад

I had the same problem and you don't need a washer. The problem is a little rubber pieces plug the hole. Soak it in hot water and flush pushing the pin by hand to let the water flow blow lightly. Its a one way valve and don't blow high pressure. Thank you so much to give me the idea, it saved me a lot money. Its been very slow for over one yr and your video helped.

@sshawn09 Год назад

Interesting fix, I have the old still and will give that a looksie

@usa1mac 5 лет назад

Wow, wish I found this video earlier in my troubleshooting. Thank you for posting this!

@akquicksilver 7 лет назад

Good job on the video my friend. Saved me some time indeed. My water valve manifold was very full of rusty deposit and the little plunger you pointed out was pressed in and stuck there. That position should allow water to flow, but I think the whole thing is full of rust. I'm soaking it in white vinegar over night to see if it cleans up. If it does I will probably re-install an order another one. Thanks again for boldly going where I have never gone before.

@sshawn09 7 лет назад

No problem, glad you enjoyed!

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

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@ricknees3853 7 лет назад

great video. just the video I needed.

@brebrenn8650 5 лет назад

Many thanks for the video! I tried the “cheat” fix with no luck. Ordered the recommended part on Amazon, followed your directions and had it swapped out and working in 20 minutes. RU-vid and you to the rescue!

@brebrenn8650 5 лет назад

$39 for the replacement part FYI

@evancottle680 6 лет назад

I had some plastic washers left over from some other project, probably an ikea furniture something. Was able to cut it to fit. Your hack saved my night and my wallet!!

@shawnschembri29 6 лет назад

Thanks for sharing! I love hearing that!

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

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@roycef.robinson1629 8 лет назад

Great video. Thanks!

@gmwhitehouse 8 лет назад

GE should be fixing this issue. I was about to call it in for a second time in 5 years. It is obviously a design flaw. sshawn09 thank you so much.

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

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@marilynnfreeman459 5 лет назад

The rubber garden hose gasket saved the day! Thank you!!!

@dbsheltonlex1 15 дней назад

THANK YOU so much for this vid!! I literally made ‘washers’ from 2 (1 wasn’t sufficient) plastic roofing nail caps, as we are an hour one way from a home improvement store. I cut them to fit around the top of filter w my husband’s box cutter. I slipped them inverted stacked in one another over the post nipple of the filter housing. I feel the filter is a bit stressed but I’m expecting to replace (permanent correct fix) the entire part anyway so not that worried. I just can’t believe that one tiny plastic piece caused this issue at filter change time. Stay safe sir-thanks again!!

@sshawn09 15 дней назад

Good work meeting at work! Glad I can assist! Enjoy!

@PiyushDagar 8 лет назад

thank you so much. just fixed mine.

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

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@williamensminger9892 5 лет назад

After I reveiwed the above information, I found the problem. YEAH! The filter will screw on at 180*, the correct positioning so the trigger aligns properly is Only with the Label faceing you. It will only work one way to press the trigger fully. Just reverse the filter if this happens to you!

@ms9016 Год назад

I definitely 2nd the "Wow". Water flow fixed in about 5 minutes. It was the prongs on the fridge side. Followed another commenters idea, and made my own out of plastic. Thank-you very much!!

@sshawn09 Год назад

Good stuff, glad this helped!

@PeeCock78 9 месяцев назад

What a great, money-saving tip! The most difficult part of that fix was sorting through the different size washers at the hardware store in order to determine the one that would work best. Taking the money I saved on avoiding the need for a GE repairman and going out for dinner and drinks!

@sshawn09 9 месяцев назад

Glad to hear I can help you! Enjoy!

@digdugglertwo 2 года назад

Thank you so much! I’ve been living with this for many months and could never stumble upon the right trick. This did it!

@sshawn09 2 года назад

Wooowho!! Glad to hear I can help!

@cliffHanger4096 3 года назад

To verify my problem, I disconnected both water lines that come from the refrigerator and then connected the water line from the wall directly to the refrigerator, bypassing the entire filter manifold assembly. Then the water pressure was great! I hooked everything back up and tried a washer, but still got only a small stream. So I ordered the new assembly, and it will be here tomorrow. Thank you so much!

@sshawn09 3 года назад

My pleasure to hear it helped!

@etexanwill 6 лет назад

I used a plastic cup from Starbucks and cut out a washer the appropriate size - 22mmx15mm. You can trim it to fit and even cut a split to cut out the middle portion . Worked perfectly. Thanks for the tip as I was unsure how to proceed with this problem, which I have not had before.

@shawnschembri29 6 лет назад

Interesting... next time try a garden hose washer, I hear its perfect.

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

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@jtsullivan2 2 года назад

Just completed this project! This video was a great help as a problem solver as well as a guide to the replacement! EXCELLENT!!!

@sshawn09 2 года назад

Thank you for the positive feedback! Glad it all worked out!

@davidnett669 3 года назад

Dude!! You were spot on!!! I used the rubber garden hose washer that Mike Fuller recommended on this thread. Thanks so much!!

@davebenedict7986 5 лет назад

God bless you sir! This was the same issue my Kenmore 111.73045 was experiencing. So I followed your "hack" or cheap method for making a washer/shim and voila! No more pipe chattering!

@tuby.nguyen Год назад

Very clever hack by installing the washer! I was able to eliminate the loud rattling / slow water dispensing problem with your advice. Much appreciated!

@sshawn09 Год назад

Awesome and great to hear! Enjoy!

@mikethepickypicker8011 Год назад

Brilliant! Thank you so much!!! I used a thin plastic washer. It was a little too thick to use with the filter but it worked just fine with the bypass valve... This is the second time we have had this issue. The first time, I replaced the valve assembly. My wife was ready to buy a new fridge. You saved me a ton of money!

@sshawn09 Год назад

You are welcome!!

@monicap.g.3971 Год назад

Your video was very helpful helping us troubleshoot our issue. Following your instructions we switched out the filter valve assembly in less than an hour. Took extra time only due to cleaning all the dust bunnies we found and sweeping/mopping while the fridge was pulled out. Thanks again for your clear and detailed video.

@sshawn09 Год назад

Awesome stuff! Thanks for the feedback.

@krismaly6300 4 года назад

Thanks for educating the community and appreciate your volunteership please keep posting some more videos

@sshawn09 4 года назад

Thank you very much for the kind words, they are very appreciated and that's exactly what keeps me motivated to make more! Please subscribe if you get the chance thank you

@krismaly6300 4 года назад

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@matthewhudon9153 5 лет назад

I have been having this problem off and on for years! Thank you for posting this!

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

Glad to help! If you can, subscribe to my channel, with enough subscribers I can get a small kickback! Thanks in advance!

@kurtschwanz1226 7 лет назад

I have a slightly different model, where the filter has two raised ridges on the inlet valve, so I could not use the washer method. However, I found the replacement assembly online for under $40 and it took me less than an hour to replace the whole thing. The only difficult part was getting the mounting screws inside the refrigerator back in place - there's no room to get your hand up in there. Water pressure is back to normal again! Thanks so much! I would have probably spent 3x as much on a service call.

@sshawn09 7 лет назад

Glad it helped!

@cstraws 5 лет назад

Perfect solution. Used the "hack" method with a stainless washer and now my Bosch fridge is flowing great. This should also help my ice maker more ice, too!! Thanks. My total cost $0.00 and 30 minutes of my time!

@jakebrack4654 7 лет назад

After spending hours trouble shooting the problem; I came across your video and the comment about a garden hose washer and voila! Thank you so much!!!

@shawnschembri29 6 лет назад

Glad to help!

@sshawn09 5 лет назад

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@teegee5484 2 года назад

I have been having problems with my refrigerator for years and finally it does not work. After watching your video I went and found out the piece that you said wears out had actual worn out and as soon as I pushed it the water came out. My refrigerator is old so I'm going to go get the M14 drain plug ring to fix mine....thank you sooooo much. You just saved me hundreds of dollars because I had finally gotten to the point I was going to hire a professional and they were saying $129 to $179 diagnostic fees.

@sshawn09 2 года назад

It makes me really happy to hear that, thank you for sharing! And good luck!

@teegee5484 2 года назад

@@sshawn09 i did the hack today and it worked. I have never had pressure like that before...thank you sooooo sooooo much.

@sshawn09 2 года назад

@@teegee5484 woowho!!

@cesarortega9933 Год назад

4 months ago I changed the water filter as I usually do every 6 months and the water came out slowly and a funny sound,watched your video 3 weeks ago and send for the parts,got it and installed and it is working as a brand new refrigerator and I also took out the washer.Thanks you very much for your help.

@sshawn09 Год назад

That's a good feeling eh? Congrats!!