How to clean your refrigerator water line without any extra equipment

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Cole Warner

Cole Warner

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@garybristow8228
@garybristow8228 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cole. Clear and to the point. About time a normal guy explains how to without 10 minutes of random, unsolicited information. Thanks again. Look forward to the next one.
@andrewhanchette1631
@andrewhanchette1631 3 жыл бұрын
But have you played RAID: Shadow Legends?
@christinadodd7083
@christinadodd7083 3 жыл бұрын
I've owned homes in the past with my ex-husband and he was able to do a lot of things around the house. I recently bought my own house and it's just me and my dogs. I haven't owned a house in several years so it has been a while since I've performed house maintenance. People posting simple KZbin videos have helped me SO much with things! I like the simple videos better cause they get straight to the point! Thank you normal dude! :)
@susieinthecountry4434
@susieinthecountry4434 2 жыл бұрын
yes I find so many helpful things on YT, my go to for info! love it
@stepjarsteve
@stepjarsteve 4 жыл бұрын
Yup, worked for me. I had trickling water into the icemaker. It was making only 4 icecubes at a time. Followed his instructions. Two hours later and all trays are filling up and making ice. Thanks for posting this.
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
Hey that's awesome! I haven't recieved any feedback from anybody that's used it on the icemaker yet. I really appreciate it!
@ashleygreen832
@ashleygreen832 4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering about that bc I don't have a water dispenser, only an ice maker, so I'm going to put this part back on and try it out and I will let yall know how it goes! Thanks for the video!
@Haloweee
@Haloweee 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve spent the last year in agony over how gross my fridge water was. Tried everything, even contacted whirlpool and they wanted me to hire a tech. This vid solved my issue. I took a straw from my compressed air can and put it in the end of my syringe to make loading the water line easier. You rock dude! Drinking water again right now!
@colewarner
@colewarner 3 жыл бұрын
That's a good little trick. I might have to try it next time
@papapickett7267
@papapickett7267 3 жыл бұрын
Just a tip for everyone else I tried the baby syringe method and my line wouldnt take. It was completely unnecessary. You can just run the hose into the vinegar jug and push the water dispenser to get it to pull the vinegar. Also my fridge will not pump water unless the filter is plugged in so I had to plug it in to do this. I couldnt get the vinegar flavor out of the water when rinsing so I trashed the filter (it was due anyway) and put a new filter in. Water tastes so clean now Im not sure it ever tasted so fresh.
@j4ever41
@j4ever41 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips
@pattgsm
@pattgsm 2 жыл бұрын
Your fridge model doesn’t come w/ or the manufacturer doesn’t offer a blank filter (a stop gap if the charcoal filter is removed for extended period of time )? Call the manufacturer’s customer service department and most likely they will send you a free one. Otherwise check Lowe’s, Home Depot, or Amazon. I know they carry blanks fridge that takes RPWFE style filters.
@lldadb664
@lldadb664 2 жыл бұрын
This method worked for me. Thanks!
@ARolls-dd2zd
@ARolls-dd2zd Жыл бұрын
​@@pattgsm OH that's what that's for, duh
@ThePROFESS10NAL
@ThePROFESS10NAL Жыл бұрын
I didn’t see the point in draining and filling with a syringe… like you said, just put it in the jug and run the dispenser until you smell the vinegar let it sit and dissolve the deposits and then flush with water.
@kway5046
@kway5046 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! It has been so hard to find a video on how to clean the water line! It's crazy that there is nothing out there and the professionals didnt even think to make one! Glad there is one smart guy out there who is willing to take the time to do this for us! I appreciate it!
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help others with the same problem
@colewarner
@colewarner 3 жыл бұрын
I'm amazed by how many people have been helped by this video. I was not expecting this. Thanks for your likes and comments to help this get higher up the algorithm for others to see.
@albertbillman9920
@albertbillman9920 2 жыл бұрын
Can we not just put the SS hose in the bottle and let the pumps in the fridge pull it? Also just a normal dude.. 👊👏🙌 we replaced the water inlet valve assembly and it tastes like plastic processing oils (nineties kids know..) So at least its not mold. Filters new. Ive cycled a few gallons through it by now. The silver lining is my better half cant taste or smell right now so I came hunting for a solution. If its got a pump Im assuming it will work. The siphon seems great if the fridge doesnt have a pump. Thanks for making a YT debut. Litetally only video on here about this.👊👏🙌
@colewarner
@colewarner 2 жыл бұрын
@@albertbillman9920. Most recieve their water pressure from the water line and do not have a pump. However I can't speak for all of them.
@albertbillman9920
@albertbillman9920 2 жыл бұрын
@@colewarner let me show how normal I am.. I expected the whirring to be pumping. I was wrong. Totally came back to delete my shame but you beat me to it. Currently scheming how to push it up there as I only bought the 5 ft hose🤦🙌
@kimsheffield5434
@kimsheffield5434 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. The first time watching it I missed the fact that I have to detach the water line from where it’s coming out of my wall after turning it off of course. But once I figured that out I put the vinegar on a flat container actually sitting on top of my refrigerator. I have a cabinet above my refrigerator like you do in your video, but my water line was not long enough for me to sit my bottle of vinegar in that cabinet so I put it on top of about a one and a half inch tall dish and it worked like a charm. The only thing I noticed while depressing the water lever is that I kept getting clean water which I expected it to be clean but since I noticed the level of the vinegar going down in my vinegar bottle I knew vinegar had to be in my water line. But my water never tasted like vinegar. So I had to take out my water filter and that did the trick. When I took out my water filter, the water tasted like vinegar so then I knew that it was all the way to the end of my water line. So I decided to let it sit for about an hour and I just set a timer to come and check on it. Next I’ll detach everything, reattach the water to the water coming out of the wall and turn it all back on. Then all I need to do is flush out the vinegar and put in a new filter and then I’ll be set. So thanks for the video.
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you found a way to make it work for you 🤘
@TheCrod2010
@TheCrod2010 3 жыл бұрын
This was fantastic thank you! My fridge sat in storage for 5 months and I didn't realize a few things had been left in the freezer. I cleaned it many times but could not get rid of the smell. This worked the first time! For less than $2 worth of vinegar :)
@norman1712
@norman1712 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid! I did it and it worked! Didn't need to prime the water line with a syringe; I was able to just stick it into the vinegar bottle and place it on top of my fridge and it worked. Had to leave the filter in my fridge (GE) so the water dispenser functioned. Put a new water filter in after I reconnected the water line and flushed out the vinegar and water tastes great now! Cheers!
@donnamingo4507
@donnamingo4507 Жыл бұрын
Your instructions were so helpful! We live in a loft so do not have access to the floors above and below us like we did when we lived in a house. I had to shut off the water main and used gravity and the pump in the fridge to pull the vinegar into the line. It was quick and easy and that terrible smell and taste is finally gone! Thanks!
@waltergodinez9491
@waltergodinez9491 2 жыл бұрын
I am very grateful Cole! Bought my LG refrigerator and had that plastic taste! ABT came over to service the fridge and just gave me a new filter...did not work! went looking for a video and found yours, thank you! just followed your process and it worked like a charm!!!! the water is clean and fresh now! Thank you again. I did not have a plunger like yours, used a squeeze bottle and worked out for me. One more thank you Sir! Family is very happy!
@ssgvern
@ssgvern 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. Recently the county mowers were out mowing along the highway and hit the main water line. After the line was repaired, and the water pressure was restored, my fridge water dispenser quit working due to all the sediment build up that was knocked loose and got trapped in my filtration system on my fridge. I thought the filter was just clogged, so I bought a new one. It got clogged within a minute of install. I pulled the line off from the back and ran the water into a bucket (from the spigot) and so much white floaty junk was in the water. I imagine a lot of this stuff is what clogged my line in the fridge. Gonna try your method and see if it clears up.
@christauchner
@christauchner 3 жыл бұрын
DUDE!!!! Thank you SO much! I've spent half a day trying to find a solution in manuals, online help maintenance tip websites, etc., and messing around with water line connections and back panels. You rock!
@colewarner
@colewarner 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@rspen2142
@rspen2142 3 жыл бұрын
I just ran vinegar through my fridge upon your recommendation to put the vinegar bottle up high. I did not have a syringe, so I just put my line in the vinegar bottle. It worked. Thanks!!! We'll see in a little if my ice still tastes funny.
@colewarner
@colewarner 3 жыл бұрын
Makes sure to run your ice maker while it's in there!
@JL-gn8cn
@JL-gn8cn 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We are in the process of purchasing a new frig and was wondering how we would clean the water line. Thank you!!! Very concise and straight forward.
@jaket1650
@jaket1650 3 жыл бұрын
Normal dudes like you are what make the internet great
@sharkfest23
@sharkfest23 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I've done this twice now over the last year and a half. Our well water doesn't agree with the waterline over time. Thanks for the vid!!
@zeeball
@zeeball 4 жыл бұрын
Better quality instructional video than many I have seen. Your audio is excellent as well.
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@robinbrown3290
@robinbrown3290 2 жыл бұрын
Had our ancient water softener removed, which gunked some of the lines in our house. All is clear now, except the fridge line. Replacing the filter failed, so now I’m going to give your method a try. Like most replies, I couldn’t find anything here and this seems like a simple fix. Thanks!!
@samficic6933
@samficic6933 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. This worked perfectly. Only thing I had to do was add a straw to the end of the dispenser and start the siphon. After that the vinegar ran through with no issues.
@davidkwak1644
@davidkwak1644 3 жыл бұрын
Vinegar worked great as the cleaning agent. Thanks for the tip. I used the same set up as yours but was taking too long, so I used a syringe to inject the solution to speed up the process. It worked great.
@robinbrown3290
@robinbrown3290 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, so I should be able to use a clean syringe, thanks!
@brittneymitchell4698
@brittneymitchell4698 4 жыл бұрын
This was the perfect video for me! We bought a house, frig is 6yrs old. We are finding more and more things werent taken care of. New water filter for the frig and all this mold came through the water line! I am definitely going to see if this works!
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
I really hope it helps 😊
@sxirs
@sxirs 3 жыл бұрын
I've been meaning to do this and was not quite sure how exactly I'd get the water pressure and I had your technique in mind. Being a Nurse, I was like Duh, raise the liquid source above the fridge. In my defense, that's no longer an issue as we have pumps now that do this for you but I'm from the old school that I should know this. You gave me a great idea though, I may just take an empty IV bag fill it with the cleaning vinegar and this way I can apply a bit more force through the lines....or not.
@radsputiogramen8609
@radsputiogramen8609 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. You didn't have to post it, yet you did for the sake of helping others. Definitely gonna try this cause them ice cubes are keeping the ladies away... that and my wife.
@colewarner
@colewarner 5 жыл бұрын
Hope it's helpful
@chowfam1
@chowfam1 4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 rascal.
@sandrarichardson2713
@sandrarichardson2713 Жыл бұрын
I would never have thought to do this but it is a perfectly good solution. I think I would put a cutoff on the hose as well as a little clean out T below that where I could add a short length of pipe to be able to use a funnel to slowly pour the vinegar into the line. This is so good. I haven't looked yet, but I am hopeful you did more than this one video. You have a great mind for thinking outside the box. Appreciate your help. Jesus bless.
@mitchtalmadge
@mitchtalmadge 5 жыл бұрын
But did your daughter ever get more hot chocolate?
@colewarner
@colewarner 5 жыл бұрын
She sure did 😊. Just a few minutes after
@missnikkichan
@missnikkichan 4 жыл бұрын
I couldn't get the vinegar suction going from the bottle so I used a suction bulb ( kind used for babies) and slowly squeezed about three cups of vinegar into the water line while my husband held a large glass on the water dispenser. I let some vinegar sit in the water line for about 15 minutes and it worked. Both the water and ice tastes great. I didn't replace the water filter. Seems to be okay. Thank you for your post. I wouldn't of tried this if it weren't for your post.
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could be of service. Hopefully your comment will help others
@87Rado
@87Rado 3 жыл бұрын
I knew there be a method. Thanks! Just bought a used refrigerator, water line looks new, but just to be safe, I'll be cleaning it with vinegar using the gravity fed method you show here. FYI, the syringe you used can be purchased at most drug stores. Now I just need to find where to purchase the cleaning vinegar. Thanks again.
@craign.1751
@craign.1751 3 жыл бұрын
white vinegar from any supermarket
@87Rado
@87Rado 3 жыл бұрын
@@craign.1751 No, it's not strong enough. You want vinegar made for cleaning, it has a higher acid content. I got mine at Home Depot in the section where they sell cleaning supplies.
@SpringheelMac
@SpringheelMac Жыл бұрын
@@87Rado I know it weaker, but white vinegar is actually strong enough. I even dilute it 50/50 with water as a household cleaner. Works great. Just have to stop and let it soak several times during the process.
@drinadantes4996
@drinadantes4996 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, just got a used "water in fridge" and need to clean the line, thank you for posting! :))
@lldadb664
@lldadb664 2 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to add to the list and say thanks for taking your time to produce this content. It definitely helped.
@paulzimmerman6058
@paulzimmerman6058 Жыл бұрын
Good video did help. I took the hose off, covered the end with my finger and stuck it straight in the vinegar. Cycled the water till it smelled like vinegar, hooked the water back up and cycled till it didn't smell like vinegar. All this process with the filter out because they are $50 and I just changed. Again good video
@likzam4345
@likzam4345 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you. My fridge has been sitting for over a year without water running through it... I plumbed the water filter pipe to the fridge this week, when I looked at the water from the fridge it was light brown in color. I definitely need to flush it out.
@Jess0rT
@Jess0rT 3 жыл бұрын
Just got done trying this out. We have a Maytag double door with drawer freezer model. The water intake is at the bottom so we weren’t able to get the suction going. Used the baby syringe to put about a half a liter in and ran it through until it was dispensing then vinegar from the water spout. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Hooked the water back up and dispensed about a cup and let it sit for another 15 to ensure the vinegar was all the way through the system. Let sit for 15 min. We didn’t notice any particles coming out, but the pressure might be a smidge better. Had to run over 10 liters of water through the fridge to get rid of the vinegar taste in the water though.
@donnac.3506
@donnac.3506 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I recently got my own place so money is tight and knowledge is lacking lol. Very much Appreciated.
@colewarner
@colewarner 5 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised but happy that it's helping so many people. Especially with the dorky thumb nail 😂
@valerieallen5176
@valerieallen5176 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! Worked great! We have a Whirpool fridge with water dispenser and icemaker. We had to remove the filter before water would flow. (Seen your comment about trying to see how universal this solution is, thanks again)
@lovepurpleism
@lovepurpleism Жыл бұрын
Thank you, at least I got an honest guy, and you have the same knowledge as me, and can't spend all that money for something so simple. I appreciate you 😊
@junep4595
@junep4595 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this is very clear and helpful. I hope that I will find that my water line is long enough. 😊
@tabathasnider2666
@tabathasnider2666 2 жыл бұрын
This worked! Thank you, and thank you for the unapologetical realness of your video!
@KRTube75
@KRTube75 3 жыл бұрын
No need for the syringe. Just unhook the water line from the wall without letting the water drain from the line. Stick the water line in the vinegar jug and set it on top of the fridge or in the cabinet above the fridge. Press the water dispenser flap and the water will draw the vinegar from the bottle.
@colewarner
@colewarner 3 жыл бұрын
I thought about that after making the video actually, just gotta make sure it is totally full of water when you do it
@davidstites5878
@davidstites5878 4 жыл бұрын
You called her little one, that's what I call my little girl. Thanks for the help.
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
She's a little version of me
@Hummer812k8
@Hummer812k8 4 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try this as mine has been sat for a year or so since an extension was done. Thanks this seems like it should work for me. Legend.
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
Feedback has been mostly positive so far
@alaskanwifelife7892
@alaskanwifelife7892 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! We live on a well and have to by-pass our filter on our fridge, but now after 4 years our fridge has slowed it's water output. I'm going to try this today, I hope it works. I'll try and come back here and update my comment if it worked or not.
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like hard water. Should work just fine. Might want to let it sit for longer if the build up is bad enough to reduce flow
@mr.jazzbodkelsey58
@mr.jazzbodkelsey58 Жыл бұрын
I don't normally watch how to videos. I'm not a professional video watcher. I'm just a normal dude who decided to watch this here vidja. ✌️
@deeberrios9700
@deeberrios9700 5 жыл бұрын
This was so amazing! It worked!!! Thanks for making this video....you’re a blessing!
@colewarner
@colewarner 5 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@tsuga1987
@tsuga1987 Жыл бұрын
You should post more videos like this. I may try a pressurized vinegar system like a new hand pump sprayer bottle if I can seal it to the input water line. Thanks for the info!
@colewarner
@colewarner Жыл бұрын
I'm kind of a one trick pony, all the other useful things I know I've learned from KZbin, so why make a video about it when they already exist?
@amalyuta
@amalyuta Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, worked well for me! Didn't have to use the syringe and had to keep the filter in to get the water/vinegar to flow, but worked well.
@juanariza4259
@juanariza4259 4 жыл бұрын
Man, thank you it did helped. I was looking for the easierway, many KZbinr recommended the vinegar. But how to do it was the issue with out the right tools And you helped a lot thanks.
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. Glad I could help you out
@maryphillips3140
@maryphillips3140 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The cat medicine dropper was the secret weapon!
@colewarner
@colewarner 5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@amandaroberson6402
@amandaroberson6402 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this ! my water taste has improved 100% !!! life saver
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
Very grateful that I've done at least one thing in life to make others lives better
@fatodubs12
@fatodubs12 3 жыл бұрын
@@colewarner It sounds like you're making life better for your daughter - which is all that matters!
@colewarner
@colewarner 3 жыл бұрын
@@fatodubs12 love it. Thank you
@teri3965
@teri3965 5 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh. I’ve been searching and searching for this. Thank you.
@colewarner
@colewarner 5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help
@cherosno
@cherosno 2 жыл бұрын
That water line is an ice maker supply line. 1/4 inch compression. 10 ft hose runs you about $16 at your nearest home improvement store
@Violin4Sale
@Violin4Sale 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This worked perfectly! That is a clever, easy solution.
@islandia57
@islandia57 2 жыл бұрын
You may have a pamphlet buried away somewhere on your fridge or you can look it up on the internet, but your fridge may support a code to fill and/or dump the ice maker. Just put something in the ice maker to catch the vinegar and you can quickly run a few cycles - then when the water line is back in repeat with water.
@Sirvladimir93
@Sirvladimir93 Жыл бұрын
Tip: Siphon the vinegar into the water line. You'll get a mouth full, and the floor will get wet/ disinfected as you try and twist it on. Then give it about 5-10 minutes to build up pressure. it works really quickly and well.
@debrastegall7928
@debrastegall7928 4 жыл бұрын
Sir you did great,, you got the job done,,, i could not even think of this, better than me you did,,, good job
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 😊
@krisramsey8558
@krisramsey8558 3 жыл бұрын
I want to subscribe only because you said not to. Yet had the perfect video of just what I needed.
@colewarner
@colewarner 3 жыл бұрын
Well i haven't released a video since then, so I don't know how beneficial it would be for you. But don't let me keep you from chasing your dreams
@JeremyEllwood
@JeremyEllwood 5 жыл бұрын
Hey man. I have a used fridge that's been sitting a while so before we hook it up to the water line, I want to flush the lines in case of mold. Thanks for having a video on that because it's seemingly impossible to find. A question I have is that when you removed the water filter in the fridge, there was still a connection in the plumbing? It didn't leak into the fridge?
@colewarner
@colewarner 5 жыл бұрын
That's what I had found as well. Good to know it's helped.
@JeremyEllwood
@JeremyEllwood 5 жыл бұрын
But did the vinegar leak through where the filter goes when you ran it without a filter?
@colewarner
@colewarner 5 жыл бұрын
@@JeremyEllwood my fridge seals it off and let's the water pass through without leaking. Your fridge may differ
@JeremyEllwood
@JeremyEllwood 5 жыл бұрын
@@colewarner Can't wait to find out tomorrow. LOL
@Eva-qn4xt
@Eva-qn4xt 3 жыл бұрын
Our fridge needs a "bypass filter" to keep running. It comes with the fridge and is just a flat piece of plastic that fits into the filter's space. So don't throw it away, even if you think you'll never use it! Thank you for the detailed instructions on how to clean the water line! 👍👍👍
@maliapk544
@maliapk544 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, I just bought a used refrigerator that smells awful like garlic/onion and after scouring out the inside, soaking the drawers and ice dispenser in bleach water, and disconnecting the ice maker to clean it the inside still stinks and I'm almost positive it's the water line. I'm going to try using a cat fountain pump to push the vinegar water through to the water dispenser and to clean out the ice maker tube as well, wish me luck guys lol!
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@Dracossaint
@Dracossaint 2 жыл бұрын
Look useful information ma. Thank you and I didn't think that would create enough suction but sure enough. I'll eat my hat to that
@PS-gp9ch
@PS-gp9ch Жыл бұрын
Great idea. Did you make a bypass for the water filter after you took out the filter? Thanks again for the video.
@colewarner
@colewarner Жыл бұрын
They will often come with the fridge. My fridge automatically bypasses it
@jburton5233
@jburton5233 4 жыл бұрын
How about removing the water filter, emptying the water out and fill it back with vinegar...run a few gallons of water...then replace with new filter...maybe for maintenance , every time filter needs replacing...
@makenziesmith2166
@makenziesmith2166 5 жыл бұрын
This didn’t work for me, but gave me the idea to fill a 25’ line with vinegar and attach it between the fridge line and the line from the wall with Sharkbite connectors. I let enough water out of the dispenser until it was only vinegar in the fridge, and let it soak. Cleared up the water taste issue I was having, with a total cost of less than $15.
@colewarner
@colewarner 5 жыл бұрын
What part of it didn't work for you? Thanks for posting an alternate idea for those who can't get it to work
@makenziesmith2166
@makenziesmith2166 5 жыл бұрын
Cole Warner gravity didn’t seem to give it enough pressure to flow trough the fridge, but I did use the concept to siphon the vinegar into the tube
@colewarner
@colewarner 5 жыл бұрын
@@makenziesmith2166 good to know. The higher you put the vinegar and the more vinegar in the jug (as long as the tip of the hose is at the bottom) the more pressure there will be in the line. It's similar to how a water tower works. I'm glad you found a solution that works for you. Just thought I'd clarify for anybody reading.
@makenziesmith2166
@makenziesmith2166 5 жыл бұрын
Cole Warner - Good to know. Thanks for the video, which I would have found it before I swapped out other parts!
@davidrumsey3179
@davidrumsey3179 5 жыл бұрын
I initially could not "inject" the vinegar with the syringe. If anyone else runs into this problem, it turns out that my GE needs to have a V-shaped plastic piece inserted (which is included with the refrig) into the filter holder in order for the filter to be bypassed. If you insert this piece, it bypasses the filter connection and the gravity feed from the vinegar bottle will work.At least this worked for me.
@Toodybadazz
@Toodybadazz 4 жыл бұрын
Telling me not to subscribe made me want to 😂
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
Lol it may be another few years before I think of something novel enough to make a video for again. But maybe your patience will pay off 😂
@cxdiegoo
@cxdiegoo 5 жыл бұрын
Hey quick question. How much vinegar did it take to start coming out the dispenser? I’m buying 1 liter bottles tomorrow for this
@colewarner
@colewarner 5 жыл бұрын
One liter was more than enough for me. It wiill differ by maker, but the lines are really small, so it shouldn't take much.
@zurreality
@zurreality Жыл бұрын
Bombastic, thank you for this tip :D
@kenalvarez4760
@kenalvarez4760 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have been looking for a solution for my fridge, I will try this as I think this is a great idea. Two thumbs up!!
@colewarner
@colewarner 5 жыл бұрын
Let me know if you have any problems. Trying to figure out how universal this solution is
@DelRounds
@DelRounds 5 ай бұрын
Nice job Sir. Worked for me. Thanks!
@kellykern6445
@kellykern6445 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Normal Dude. It really helped.
@craign.1751
@craign.1751 3 жыл бұрын
Another solution is to take a new fridge water filter, fill it with white vinegar, install it, and run water pressure just until the vinegar runs into a glass. Let this sit for half hour. Now run a couple gallons thru the system until the smell/funk is gone. Also empty ice bin and clean with a vinegar solution. Taste the water and it should taste fresh and clean. This does not clean the water line from the wall to the filter as in this video, but usually the odor is bacteria in the filter and/or the water reservoir and lines feeding the ice maker and water dispenser.
@jessicastolz4359
@jessicastolz4359 Жыл бұрын
Worked great. Thank you!!!
@shleefrank8551
@shleefrank8551 2 жыл бұрын
I cannot seem to get this to work. If the syringe is too big to fit over the water line opening is that my problem? I mean there is a little bit of vinegar getting in there but not all.
@colewarner
@colewarner 2 жыл бұрын
If you can keep the water line full of water when you disconnect from the fridge, then you can put it directly in the vinegar without filling it up more
@michaelcox4309
@michaelcox4309 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure if anyone has said this - you can use a cheap circulation pump like is used to clean a tankless water heater.
@jamiepeachey3977
@jamiepeachey3977 3 жыл бұрын
How did you get the vinegar to flow without the filter? Doesn’t that break the connection to the dispenser in the door? When I remove my filter no water comes out the door dispenser. Is there a trick I missed? Thanks for any advice from anyone.
@colewarner
@colewarner 3 жыл бұрын
Depends on the fridge, some need a flow adapter, others will do it on their own when you take the filter out
@jamiepeachey3977
@jamiepeachey3977 3 жыл бұрын
@@colewarner Thanks Cole! Appreciate the rapid response and info! Was glad to find this video! Be well.
@salehayman
@salehayman 5 жыл бұрын
Very clever. I tried it and it worked. Thanks for the idea.
@colewarner
@colewarner 5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help
@moandina
@moandina 4 жыл бұрын
I will give this a try thank you so much 👍🏼👍🏼
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome 😊
@quishakinlaw9012
@quishakinlaw9012 2 жыл бұрын
This looks like a great fix.. but also a lot of work! Hahaha Thanks for the idea .
@colewarner
@colewarner 2 жыл бұрын
It's about as easy as you will get if you want to continue using your fridge water as far as I can tell
@lizard73420
@lizard73420 4 жыл бұрын
thanks going to try this. seems like a good idea. im getting white flakes out my dispenser hope this will help
@BudgetBassHead
@BudgetBassHead 4 жыл бұрын
Did it help? Mines is getting flakes too.
@EileenBodenMcCoy
@EileenBodenMcCoy 3 жыл бұрын
Cole, did you have a compression fitting on the coil line? How did you get that syringe(plunger) to create a suction?
@aztecwarrior9729
@aztecwarrior9729 3 жыл бұрын
Sam Ficic said to put a straw on the dispences tube and suck it. Read above your comment.
@mysterk2
@mysterk2 4 жыл бұрын
I'm just glad to see you survived the snowboard crash landing. I'll try this at home. Thanks!
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
🤣 for the last 14 years I've blamed every memory problem I've had on the concussion I got in that crash
@susanjenison2776
@susanjenison2776 4 жыл бұрын
Yay it worked! Thank you thank you thank you now I hope my ice maker quits making Hollow ice
@mortal_ironfist
@mortal_ironfist 3 жыл бұрын
i have one modification to this: we didn't have the medicine syringe thing... and that sounded really tedious. i actually just hooked the water line up to the wall, let it fill with water. then i turned off the valve, unscrewed the line from the wall and put my thumb on the end, so the whole line was filled. then i put the end of the line into the vinegar container. i let the water dispenser until vinegar started coming out; then i knew the lines were filled, and then i let it sit.
@mortal_ironfist
@mortal_ironfist 3 жыл бұрын
oh, and you were right: hardly anything on youtube about this. lots of instructions online but none say really how to get started with filling the lines with vinegar. thanks!
@colewarner
@colewarner 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I actually thought of that later. Just use the water in the line to start the ciphen
@hazellilah237
@hazellilah237 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I am trying to do this trick at home this way and I can't seem to get it to work, i turned off the water, took the line out and covered it with my thumb, i then dunked the thing into the vinegar, doesn't seem to be siphoning, help?
@charlessullins6380
@charlessullins6380 3 жыл бұрын
This worked perfect!!!! thank you for this Video!!!
@turinturambar9846
@turinturambar9846 3 жыл бұрын
damnn and I was wondering why our fridge water tasted nasty after having it for a year constantly changing filters with no problem ... we got a new filter thinking the taste would go back to normal but it stayed the same and I think it’s because after moving the waterline got filthy particles in it maybe from the water source it was connected to in the wall. Gonna try this to see if it helps
@music2178
@music2178 2 жыл бұрын
Curious if this help with your water.
@jasonackerman1875
@jasonackerman1875 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. About to do this myself.
@thescabuglychannel7600
@thescabuglychannel7600 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, helped me out👍
@jclements862
@jclements862 3 жыл бұрын
You sir are a saint. Thank you!
@newspokes70
@newspokes70 3 жыл бұрын
Trying it tonight. Subscribed
@paulivasquez6923
@paulivasquez6923 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing , this was very helpful:)
@vasil222
@vasil222 4 жыл бұрын
I want to try this but my fridge's water dispenser doesnt dispense unless I have the filter in. I was trying not to use the filter as its new. Any suggestions?
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
There should be a little bypass piece that came with your fridge. If you don't have it anymore then you should be able to buy one. Im not sure, but I believe they're cheap since it's just a piece of plastic
@robinbrown3290
@robinbrown3290 2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one for my kenmore from amazon.
@newspokes70
@newspokes70 3 жыл бұрын
It worked thank you so much. I cancelled the service call.
@colewarner
@colewarner 3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff man. Glad I could be of service
@NugNugGuard
@NugNugGuard 3 жыл бұрын
Cole, I'm gonna need some more hot chocolate brother.
@colewarner
@colewarner 3 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna need an address for that one
@TravelingBuffalo
@TravelingBuffalo 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks SO much for making this video!!
@rosecardona1248
@rosecardona1248 3 жыл бұрын
Okay, it worked thank you 🙏🏼
@mattrise9396
@mattrise9396 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, just did this and it worked great!
@ds-en5np
@ds-en5np Жыл бұрын
Our GE refrigerator is sounding like water is spraying. We shut the water off and it stopped. Turned it on and the noise started again. 😞
@debbiesullivan7269
@debbiesullivan7269 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, greatly appreciate your video !!
@joeaguilar9146
@joeaguilar9146 4 жыл бұрын
Does this clean out the lines conected to the ice maker ?
@colewarner
@colewarner 4 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried it myself, but it stands to reason that as long as the pressure is great enough to make it that high (you may need to find a higher place to place your vinegar) then it should work. People in the comments have seemed to confirm this. Make sure your ice maker is trying to make ice (metal handle in the down position), the filter is out to remove any extra resistance, and let it run for a while. Let me know if it's successful so others can also benefit.
@alins4313
@alins4313 Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if cleaning the clear hose will help clear calcium build-up?
@justincarawan-carawanco.pu1639
@justincarawan-carawanco.pu1639 4 жыл бұрын
Vinegar! The universal cleaning agent.
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