GE Refrigerator Water Dispenser Slow or No Flow

[@BruceThomaslivada]

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]

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

[@mckohtz]

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!

[@nickandlylie]

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]

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

[@mflantin]

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]

I love hearing that! Congratulations!

[@davidstewart1470]

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

[@beepbop6697]

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

[@marioalarcon6609]

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]

Thanks Mario, comments like this are priceless!!

[@marioalarcon6609]

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

[@lisamclaughlin4787]

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!

[@johnbell913]

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]

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

[@seawasangrythatday]

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]

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]

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

[@andrecunhab]

@@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]

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

[@seawasangrythatday]

@@syfodias-jedimaster Yes and yes

[@aznknightfire1]

BEFORE you order a new valve or find a washer as the hack, try engaging the plunger multiple times and see if that helps the water flow. Try at least a couple cups of water to check the water flow. It turns out my plunger was a little stuck, and manually pushing down on it a couple times (requires some force, and water will spray out as shown in the video) fixed my water flow for the most part! Great instructional video though - very helpful in diagnosing the problem!!

[@TefCom12]

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]

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

[@theks]

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]

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

[@sshawn09]

@@frostymmb great stuff!

[@lhmccracken]

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! 🙄

[@cheyingoglas5642]

This is exactly what I needed. The fridge is old and so is the valve. The washer trick works! I used a garden hose washer, it's a little thicker but did the trick. Thank you! You saved me parts, labor, and frustration!

[@sshawn09]

@@cheyingoglas5642 thank you for the good comment! I'm glad you could fix it

[@gotsports]

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!!

[@jblancodav]

It worked! Thank you! I tried the hose washer, but it was too thick: 0.13" ~ 3.3mm: I could not twist in place the filter. Having read someone's idea of using Starbucks cups...I used red plastic cups, like those for parties...cut three bottoms off for flat pieces...made 3 "hose washer"-looking washers of approx. dimensions: 0.73" inner diam x 1.08" external diameter. These are the approx dimensions of the WMF filter cavity. The thickness of these was 0.07" or 1.8 mm approx - just the right fit! - half the thickness of the hose washer! Twisted the filter in, and done! Thank you for the idea, and thank you for your reader's suggestions: so appreciated!

[@sshawn09]

Great idea and thnx for the measurements! Glad it worked!

[@ezridr1234]

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]

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

[@cliffHanger4096]

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]

My pleasure to hear it helped!

[@davidpickholtz9256]

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]

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

[@johnbeckham51]

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

[@ljslw]

John Beckham how did your repair go?

[@johnbeckham51]

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

[@johnbeckham51]

@@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.

[@robertviola8145]

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]

I love comments like this! My pleasure!

[@xueehuang7242]

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]

Thank you for the positive feedback!

[@glcraft2002]

Perfect. No more pipe hammering from the valve. I used the Milk lid Plastic. I cut using an exact-o knife. I shaved off the sides and was left with the flat circle. I shaved the circle so that it fit into the filter opening, then drilled out the inner to about 1/2 inch and shaved with the same knife so that the hole was just big enough to be stretch fitted onto the filter holder. It is basically a soft washer shape that helps to push on the plunger as shown in the video. Works great, I think that the plastic of the milk lid may be a little soft. So, time will tell if it is. Restored full pressure water operation. Thank you!

[@sshawn09]

@@glcraft2002 very nice! Glad it did the trick!

[@candasaunders]

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]

:) awesome!

[@sshawn09]

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]

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[@archiguitarchi]

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

[@jeremiahjohnson731]

For somebody that doesn’t have a whole lot of experience that’s one of the better videos I’ve seen just so you know. Now I know what’s the problem with my refrigerator that’s only three years old and I installed a new filter today and I got no water now at the water dispenser and the filter makes the chattering sound and then stops and I have no water. You answered the question for the refrigerator that I have and not 20 other refrigerators! Thanks

[@sshawn09]

Thank you for these words, I'm glad I could help!

[@ruthanntyson5263]

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]

Glad to hear it! Enjoy!

[@julessckenk3414]

Only one comment. The “newer” water filter head assembly has 3 molded “wings” on the front and back that prevent the washer in the quick hack fix to seat low enough to allow the washer to reach the worn out valve, so it won’t help. The correct approach is spot on! Thanks.

[@sshawn09]

Thanks for the comment! Good to know.

[@jkfuel]

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

[@CaseJams]

Thank you for this video! We have a GE Profile/Cafe Counter-depth model where the water is located inside the fridge (instead of the door). Glad to know that the filtration systems are all the same in these units, though. We actually cut a 1/2 circle out of an electrical outlet safety plug cover (made of hard plastic) and it worked perfectly fitting inside the filter! We appreciate your knowledge on the topic and look forward to watching more of your videos. Cheers!

[@sshawn09]

Thank you for the kind comment and congrats on the success! Enjoy!

[@michaelgustow8973]

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]

ROFL, thats one of the best comments!!

[@sshawn09]

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[@dcastro5551]

I went to change our filter and the new GE filter made a horrendous noise/no flow. Swapped back the old filter and noise is gone but still no flow. And I think I threw away the bypass plug. Doh! Your vid will still help me check things out more thoroughly. Thanks!

[@sshawn09]

Noise like a vibration? I believe mine did that at some point and the valve was going up and down or something like that. Basically, that stupid valve.

[@andrewgordon8522]

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]

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

[@ms9016]

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]

Good stuff, glad this helped!

[@nabeela5877]

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

[@dbsheltonlex1]

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]

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

[@RK-xz4oy]

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!!

[@cesarortega9933]

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]

That's a good feeling eh? Congrats!!

[@desireeweathers1753]

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]

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

[@jad1175]

Desiree Weathers i

[@sshawn09]

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[@go10go444]

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 !!

[@Sycoholic]

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]

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[@teegee5484]

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]

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

[@teegee5484]

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

[@sshawn09]

@@teegee5484 woowho!!

[@esiceloff]

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]

Glad I could help!

[@StephenBieda]

Always check the simple things 1st! I almost ordered the filter hose kit and almost bought the solenoid kit before thinking “where does the water line go?” When I followed the water line from the fridge through my cupboards and down to my utility room I found that the valve was not fully open. All I did was open the valve and VOILA! Full stream of water, no waiting forever for a glass of water and ZERO cost :)

[@sshawn09]

That's a rewarding fix!

[@qball78664]

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]

No problem, glad to help!

[@sshawn09]

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[@SomeOne-cu1sg]

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

[@sshawn09]

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

[@magic0823]

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]

That's perfect too!

[@jerryzender3473]

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

[@jerryzender3473]

I meant rubber garden hose washer !

[@jessiethomson5774]

Jerry Zender l

[@jddiaz5337]

Great video thanks for the info.

[@kensalonen5942]

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]

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

[@hectorroldan5246]

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]

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[@ALLAHSHAHAADA]

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]

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[@akquicksilver]

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]

No problem, glad you enjoyed!

[@sshawn09]

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[@ryanporter3950]

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]

That's awesome! Glad I can help!

[@denseleit]

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]

Awesome!

[@carlchilders2154]

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!

[@etexanwill]

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]

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

[@sshawn09]

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[@jamesmorgan1113]

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]

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

[@sshawn09]

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[@tracyatpham]

You are a genius! Also thank you to all the amazing commenters. By reading thru them I gained all wonderful ideas. Using a scissors I cut a plastic washer from a plastic medication box using the measurement of 9/16 hole & 3/4 diameter as suggested. Didn't need to be a perfect circle as long it covered the pointers of the valve. And voila! It worked like a charm!

[@joegreak4569]

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

[@sshawn09]

Thanks! Means a lot for future vids!

[@kurtschwanz1226]

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]

Glad it helped!

[@kenspencer597]

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]

Thanks! Comment like this keep me going!

[@sshawn09]

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[@davidshier886]

I had a GE under sink water filter that ran slow after replacing the filter cartridges. Your video showed me the valve issue on the manifold. It is a stupid design in that the valve is pushed by a small, pointed plastic piece that is sure to wear down after one or two operations. I ended up building back up the tip with "Bondic" UV cured epoxy. Worked great! Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

[@shawnschembri29]

Exactly... its gotta be a designed wearing part. Fail by them!

[@jeffconforte8548]

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

[@spacegator6376]

YOU are AWESOME. Regular garden hose rubber gasket. Working perfect. Interesting I tried it with the new OEM GE filter and hose gasket and got no flow at all (probably operator error). Reinstalled the new Home Depot filter with the hose fitting and it works great. You continue to impress 7 years later. (11/16/2023). Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@sshawn09]

That's a beautiful comment, thanks for making my day :)

[@dball13101700]

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

[@carol3031]

This was the best! I had a repair guy out to fix this same issue 3 years ago...$250. I watched the video, bought the part (about $45) and fixed it today....and I'm a girl! This worked out perfectly. My husband was amazed. Thank you, thank you for the informative video.!

[@shawnschembri29]

Thank you!! Comments like that make me keep going with the help vids!

[@sshawn09]

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[@geofft.1959]

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

[@sshawn09]

I love it, thanks!

[@anthonystuppnig7912]

I just used the hack as described in the video. Isolated the issue by putting the bypass plugin to see if the water flowed smoothly which it did, and then went to the hardware store to get a steel washer with a 9/16" hole and 3/4" diameter. Worked like a charm! Thank you so much, as this hack saves me a lot of $ from calling the repairman! I have a KitchenAid refrigerator model KRFC302EPA00 as an FYI.

[@dixeybehnken8496]

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!

[@lthornto]

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]

Great sanitary answer, well done!

[@kvrchrs]

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]

Glad I could help!

[@JimLongCO]

You're a genius man! I made a little plastic spacer to see if it made any difference - and it did. Perfect flow now! When it becomes too worn I'll replace the manifold. Thanks!

[@sshawn09]

Nice job! Great to hear the praise!

[@RAIDERFOST]

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

[@elizabethwall7723]

I have a Whirlpool refrigerator, same set up with water filter head. I used a rubber seal, like what you would use on a hose for your washing machine. Totally worked!! Thank you for saving me $$$!!

[@shawnschembri29]

Awesome!!

[@williamensminger9892]

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!

[@sueg.7038]

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]

Great feedback! Thank you much!

[@davereppard2772]

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]

Thank you so much!

[@Vfh........y]

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

[@natepeterson7145]

Welcome to today's appliances!!

[@BobbyDotNet]

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]

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

[@noelbeltran4999]

I signed up for the worry free in PSEG but later on to find out that they do not include the water dispenser issue and will charge me $250 / hr to fix it plus parts. I just watched your video for the quick repair. Cut a hard plastic ring and it immediately solved the problem. Thanks man !!!!!!

[@shawnschembri29]

Nice! I love stories like that!

[@sshawn09]

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[@eagle18hls]

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

[@kushy04]

TYVM, this fixxed my fridge... I used a plastic 2-liter soda cap... I carefully cut the sides off with a razor and made a hole in the center to make my own plastic washer... worked great, perfect diameter for my filter.

[@gmwhitehouse]

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]

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[@anurag87700]

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.

[@sethkappes]

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

[@tommygilbert4541]

Followed your video to replace the valve and now my fridge is working perfectly once more! Thank you so much for your help! Without your video, I wouldn’t have known where to start to fix the problem!

[@shawnschembri29]

Wooowho! Great stuff!

[@sshawn09]

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[@shazboticon]

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

[@sshawn09]

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[@monicap.g.3971]

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]

Awesome stuff! Thanks for the feedback.

[@visugeek]

A very helpful video, thanks for posting! -Chris

[@mikethepickypicker8011]

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]

You are welcome!!

[@davidpayne3858]

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

[@angelaashworth4818]

I just tried your hack on my GE refrigerator model # GSS25GSHBCSS (only 2 1/2 years old), and it worked!!! Thank you!! The loud hammering sound was driving me crazy. I used a hose washer as I didn't want a metal one to rust. All the appliances in my house are GE, and all the same age. They definitely don't make appliances like they used to! My dryer has been serviced about 7 times (5 in the 1st year), you would think that they would have replaced it, but nope! Very disappointed in GE!

[@shawnschembri29]

Great to hear you have fixed it! Glad I could help!

[@sshawn09]

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[@beEpic6969]

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

[@cstraws]

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!

[@ricknees3853]

great video. just the video I needed.

[@jthampshire]

While looking for a suitable washer I found a fat O-Ring that worked just fine. I was ready to tear into the solenoid valve! I'm glad I found this video. Thank you.

[@shawnschembri29]

Awesome to hear that!

[@sshawn09]

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[@PiyushDagar]

thank you so much. just fixed mine.

[@sshawn09]

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[@steveliebergen342]

THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH -----I USED A SOLID PLASTIC WASHER SO NO RUST AND IT WORKED GREAT------YOU ARE THE BEST !!!!!!!!!!-----YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE THAT SOLVED THIS FOR ME-----YEA ICE AGAIN ALSO !!!!!!

[@sshawn09]

Glad to hear it worked out! Congrats!

[@roycef.robinson1629]

Great video. Thanks!

[@saucerset12]

Thanks for the hack. I just used a soda bottle top and cut it up like a washer. It's working like a champ now. It sucks that the pump has to be replaced because of a little actuating tab.

[@brebrenn8650]

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. KZbin and you to the rescue!

[@brebrenn8650]

$39 for the replacement part FYI

[@mikehawker52]

Very helpful video. After replacing the the manifold and tubes on my frig I pried the old one apart. There is an "O" ring on the other end of the pintle. It was dislodged and restricting the flow. Now that it has been sitting for several days in the correct position the "O" ring pops back in place on its own. I have photos if you're curious. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

[@sshawn09]

Interesting, I don't recall any o-ring on mine?

[@robertgrant721]

Thanks for the hack, I found a plastic hose pipe washer worked well to give a bit longer life before the repair. Sadly in my crappy Monogram fridge the unit is hidden behind a light panel (+ it’s built-in). The repair itself looks pretty straightforward at least when the day finally arrives.

[@sshawn09]

Good stuff!

[@hagerlin]

I found a plastic washer that fit and restored good flow with no leaks. In looking closely at the valve & filter, there is a small ramp on the filter that is intended to depress the valve release tab for water to flow. It seems the plastic valve release tab may either wear or chip, causing the ramp to then only partially open the valve. Using a washer in this case then essentially increases the height of the ramp and depresses the tab fully. Thanks for your hack demo! I also have ordered a new valve. BTW, our fridge went about 14 years before this happened.

[@sshawn09]

Fully agree, the trick is to get that sucker to retract deep enough

[@yewboup1]

Thanks for showing the mechanism which activates water flow. In my case I didn't have the filter completely seated so flow was painfully slow.

[@sshawn09]

Glad u figured it out!

[@clc3719]

I took a flat head screwdriver a cup and towel pushed up on the value stop 4 times ,at first it did the same thing when you show it in your video,it made a lot of noise ,but after 4 times water come out with no noise and a fast flow. I put the filter back on and water through the door work great again.I had replaced the value down at the bottom for $24.00 that did not fix the problem Thanks for your video

[@Lampsonfabworks]

A 14mm copper drain plug washer fit perfect as what I would call a quick and dirty fix to press the check valve up. Thanks for making the video!

[@sshawn09]

That's great to hear! Thanks for commenting!

[@evancottle680]

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]

Thanks for sharing! I love hearing that!

[@sshawn09]

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[@den1nonly]

Thank you, very much, for this video!!! I replaced my MWF filter in my refrigerator, and for some reason the water would not flow. After watching the first 2 1/2 minutes of your video, I realized that I had that plastic part to test the water flow. Once I put it in, the water started flowing immediately. THEN, while putting the filter back in, I recognized that I did not line up the arrow to the front before I started turning the filter to tighten it. Once I replaced the filter, the water started coming out as normal. Thanks, again, this video was extremely helpful!!! 🙂

[@sshawn09]

Nice! Good job!

[@cdent4]

This tutorial video was spot on. My fridge was doing the exact same thing. I ended up having to replace the assembly and tubes. Cost me $68 for the part, which saved me $150-200 by not having Sears come out to diagnose and repair. Water dispenser works like a charm now. Thank you very much!

[@shawnschembri29]

Thanks! Thats awesome!!

[@sshawn09]

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