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@ChefClary605 жыл бұрын
My GF just bought a new fridge. When we went to install water line (which she has never used for 20 years), no water comes out of the valve. Do plumbers/contractors ever install a secondary shut off maybe under the house?
@keolanosaka51383 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeff! Your video was a money and time saver! Our water in the reservoir was frozen. Your video helped us fix it in minutes! Thanks you, again!
@sabemajeen Жыл бұрын
What an excellent video! I haven't tackled the project yet but I am now armed with the knowledge that I need. I loved your 5 point presentation describing the possible causes and I just replaced the filter about a month ago so I know that isn't it. I'm guessing the solenoid connection, but I will check the others. Thanks!
@beverlybooth35516 ай бұрын
After watching this video I used the hair dryer for 3 minutes inside the fridge and the water worked!!! Yea!! Thanks so much as the water has stopped for than once and then came back on...now I know what to do it it happens again! Great video with 5 ideas for why water might not be flowing! Simple FIX!!!
@freema22Ай бұрын
You saved me a service call! My reservoir was frozen after my teenager lowered the temp in the fridge. Five minutes with a heat gun and all was right with the world. Thank you!!!
@jeffostroffАй бұрын
I'm glad I could help you out with that fridge issue!
@legacychristianlearningcen3863 жыл бұрын
This man is legit. This video helped me diagnose and fix the water dispenser on my side by side Frigidaire. It was the water valve. Thank you!!
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad to help solve your water dispenser problem
@stevemeadowlands12462 жыл бұрын
Jeff! You’re a lifesaver. Never knew the water reservoir tubes were behind the crisper . Was frozen but not now! Thank you.
@jeffostroff2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help, congrats on solving it Steve!
@terrydawkins99362 жыл бұрын
That was my problem…..I wouldn’t have known without this very clear video
@mikekovich2308 Жыл бұрын
Same issue here.....just fixed it! Thank you!
@zachreyf6435 Жыл бұрын
Same!!
@justinhall30738 ай бұрын
I can't thank you enough! I tested my line just before the door and had no water, but had water through the filter just before the solenoid. Metering the solenoid showed 360 and 180ohms so I pulled the water line and sure enough had water directly out of it. The water line from the back to the front was getting pinched under the fridge! You only get handy, but trying to be and finding mentors along the way. Thank you!
@mspinchey6 ай бұрын
After watching this, I realized it could be that the water filter wasn’t put in right. I took it out and put it back in, and voila! The water dispenser is working! Thank you.
@samuelleonor76033 жыл бұрын
It worked!! Even though the filter was just two months old, replacing it fixed the problem of no water coming through. The explanation was clear and I started instructions in the order given. The simplest one worked. Thank you for your service.
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped Samuel!
@robertamavendooglefraggler94633 жыл бұрын
Although our Kitchenaid Architect II refrigerator is different than the one in your video, your suggestion on how to repair a frozen water dispenser worked wonderfully well! I removed both crisper drawers, then ran my hair dryer over the water tubing (ours was built with an enormous amount of tubing) for a few minutes. I heard the water dispenser click and, sure enough, water came out! I can't thank you enough!
@purrjoy8473 Жыл бұрын
Could you see ice ? I can't . But I'm going to give it a try I also have a lot of tubing and it's small tubing .
@kelleyforbes86259 ай бұрын
Jeff, we followed your video instructions and are not screwed! In the end, it was a frozen water line but that issue wasn’t immediately apparent. We took the hair dryer to the door and, with still no water, looked at the water inlet valve. After ordering a new valve on line ($100!) we pushed the fridge back against the wall which I think jostled loose the frozen bits in the line. After getting it back in place we decided to give the water dispenser more Hail Mary press and we had water! Needless to say we are returning the inlet valve once it arrives. Thanks for your video.
@jeffostroff9 ай бұрын
Awesome
@tmbeanie4 ай бұрын
I just want to say THANK YOU for helping me fix the problem. We thought it was the Water inlet valve, but yeah still no water after changing it out. We did not however know about the jug thing in the back of the fridge..... Well, that was it. Took my hair dryer to it for less than 3 minutes and bam we had water. Thanks so much for posting this video you're a real life saver. Keep up the great videos.
@DJOL1978Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for posting this video. I was able to repair the water dispenser in matter of minutes by following your well-delivered instructions.
@jeffostroffАй бұрын
Which repair worked for you?
@shanegibson853011 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing this. Frozen water reservoir was the problem. Saved me a bunch of money!
@paulmckie3089 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Never knew the water reservoir tubes were behind the crisper . Was frozen but not now! Thank you.
@jeffostroff Жыл бұрын
Glad to help Paul!
@ajcicala3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you actually had me blow-drying my fridge. But I really can't believe it actually worked! Thanks! FYI, my reservoir was inside a little door under my veggie drawers when I pulled them out. And I had a single outlet water valve, so this fixed my water and ice!
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@quezster8 ай бұрын
Worked for me too! I got out the hair dryer, put it on high, and glided it back and forth across the "hidden" reservoir for less than 3 minutes. The water dispenser immediately worked perfectly again ... on my first try! Thanks for the video and instructions on how to fix. Your solution was not included in the Kithenaid manual.
@shootyoureyeout2 жыл бұрын
just thought I'd let you know that this video is still useful several years later. I was able to diagnose my problem with your help (frozen filter) and fix it for free!!!! I appreciate you!
@jeffostroff2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad to hear you worked it out
@terrydawkins99362 жыл бұрын
You saved me $$$$$$. All needed was a hair dryer. I would never have figured it out without you…..thanks so much
@teresagreen6577 Жыл бұрын
After checking filter, clogged water line all of which were fine, then I used hair dryer on water reservoir. Bingo!! Now we have water in door!! Thank you soo much!! You were a life saver
@brandonfoken34722 жыл бұрын
My issue were the two white dots. I pushed them in with a pen and received a blast of cold water to the face!! We don’t have a water filter installed so I just put back on the bypass cap and voila. It works again! Thanks for the video
@TheConstructiveCritic8889 ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you for your comment! I first tried the blow dryer and it didn’t work. But I read your comment. So I took a pencil and pushed in the dot and got sprayed in the face too 😂 So right then I knew that there was running water getting to the filtration unit. So I pushed in a second time just to get more in, and then I twisted the filter much more this time. My wife always has an issue with how much I twist things and asked me not to do it again… well… once I twisted it enough I could hear the air release from the filter and knew I was in business! Thank YOU for the comment and thank the man that posted this video for getting me on track!
@julieclark917320 сағат бұрын
Thank you! We found our problem thanks to your video.
@johnnykuhn91114 жыл бұрын
Your reaction at the beginning when no water came out was nowhere near vulgar enough :) The hairdryer thing totally worked, btw! Thanks
@jeffostroff4 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Glad to help out another one! Been getting a lot of people reporting the hair dryer trick worked. Too bad our's was a lot more work to do changing the filter head in another video.
@colejonathan3309 Жыл бұрын
An added advice is to make sure the temperature of the fridge isn’t above what’s recommended. As well after warming up the water reservoir place a foam , type of insulation, behind the reservoir to prevent it from freezing up again.
@hohonj2 жыл бұрын
#3 fixed mine. The water reservoir was frozen and 5 minutes with a hair dryer did the trick. Turns out, someone left my fridge open all night so it must have been cranking cold air over night and froze it. Thanks Jeff!
@jeffostroff2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@terrydawkins99362 жыл бұрын
You saved me $$$$$$$. All needed was a hair dryer……I wouldn’t have been able to figure it out. Very clear instructions…..thank you
@jeffostroff2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome to hear congratulations on fixing that yourself easy fix
@gregc7137 Жыл бұрын
YOU ARE THE BEST! Root cause #5 bad filter head . Water was POURING from the water filter like no tomorrow big water damage in less than 20 min 🤦🏻♀️ basement ceiling ruined. Thanks for the great video 👍🏼
@jeffostroff Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
@realpropvalue3 жыл бұрын
I have not changed my filer since I purchased the refrigerator. I will try that first!
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Once you find one that fits and works good, buy extras. We change them every 6 months to a year
@sdjette88552 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The hair dryer did the trick for the frozen water reservoir. My boyfriend was impressed I fixed the water dispenser.
@AndreSt-Onge-rj3qq4 ай бұрын
It was the frozen reservoir all along !!! Caused by being away on vacation for a week. The hair dryer did the trick. Many thanks !
@NewfieScotia Жыл бұрын
You're awesome! Just a little freezing after doing a cleaning. 2 minutes with a hair dryer and we were up and running! You saved me 💸💸💸💸
@lynn42673 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!! The fix was either the blow dryer or the two little buttons where the water filter connects. We can now dispense water without the sudden jack hammer noise that alarmed both the dog and us!!
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
For many people they report back to me it was the hair dryer that fixed it.
@lynn42673 жыл бұрын
@@jeffostroff Good to know...thank you!
@16pawsmom883 жыл бұрын
Hair dryer is now part of my DIY tool bag - thank you so much!! Frozen reservoir was my problem. I will look for you the next time I have a fix-it issue!!
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@WickedNavajo3 ай бұрын
love this video going to try this for my water....we are sure it's frozen....what a lifesaver of a video thanks for making this....😊👍
@bbookses4721 Жыл бұрын
We changed our water filter and the water stopped dispensing. Thanks to you, I decided to check the water supply valve and what do you know it was off!! All fixed now for free lol. Haha thanks for the video!
@jeffostroff Жыл бұрын
I love an easy solution!
@JuanSanchez-pi5pj Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff for taking the time to show us how to fix this issue..great camera work too!!!
@jeffostroff Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
@SonNguyen-bt5bv3 ай бұрын
Thank you helping to check register.. My refrigerator has an issue that contact between water filter and water contractor. It somehow doesn’t go all the way in. Great trouble shooting. Thank you again !
@stormcattoche95003 жыл бұрын
OMG!! Fixed on the first suggestion! So thankful! It was the water filter inserted incorrectly.
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@pdl13293 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much from Leeds England! Water dispenser fixed!!! Frozen thingamajig - hairdryer hack worked!! Thrilled
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped Rebecca!
@arangotan2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It got fixed with step 1
@jeffostroff2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help Bashar
@srandall319 ай бұрын
This helped me fix our which happens to be the same exact fridge as yours. It was the hair blower trick that did it. Thank you!
@jeffostroff9 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@davedampman26264 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it worked and you saved me a call to our repair guy and probably $100! Thank you.
@jeffostroff4 жыл бұрын
Awesome glad to save another one and thank you for watching our video
@jerardwashington73902 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. i change the filter and used the blow dryer. I now have fresh clean water .
@jeffostroff2 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@mikep58063 жыл бұрын
Your tips were great but I discovered reason number 6. The filter froze. Fridge was stuffed full and set at 7, the coldest. Hair dryer resolved that too!! Thanks
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@kristinfields3598 Жыл бұрын
This just helped me fix my frig. I really appreciate your walking through this! My water line was frozen. Thank you !
@HarleysList3 жыл бұрын
Watched your video after speaking with KitchenAid support that were no help. I do usually look for the most common easy solutions first. (ex- is it plugged in?) In my case it was Root Cause # 3 Frozen reservoir. My wife's hair dryer did the trick in under 3 minutes. Thank you so much for the useful tip.
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Yes yours is the most common issue that people report solving it with the hair dryer. In our case it was the filter head which is like the worst case scenario to have to fix so you got off lucky
@kevinglover7555 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, you just saved me from what could of been an expensive service call 👍
@jeffostroff Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help Kevin!
@tylercalvert7572 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Would like to add that my filter head unit was frozen! I removed the filter, heated the head unit for about 30 seconds with hair dryer, then it sprayed water everywhere. Reinstalled filter and BAM it worked. Cheers
@jeffostroff Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! Tyler!
@Elkaygee3202 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to do this, Jeff. Our issue is, indeed, a frozen water reservoir. I did the hair dryer tricks several times and it worked, but it JUST KEEPS FREEZING. No something's cracked inside, so I definitely need to replace the line. I'll check your channel to see if there are any videos addressing that, but it doesn't take care of the constantly freeing reservoir issue. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
@jeffostroff2 жыл бұрын
Make sure nothing is blocking the reservoir, as trapped cold air not circulating will make it freeze. Put a high quality temperature gauge inside the fridge as close as possible to the reservoir to read temperature for an hour or so. You might experiment with raising the temp in the fridge it should be 38 degrees or higher
@Elkaygee3202 жыл бұрын
@@jeffostroff Will do, thanks so much for the reply!
@davidcontreras30772 жыл бұрын
Well done my friend! I am an old handyman but still learning
@jeffostroff2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@inadchang2 жыл бұрын
This totally fixed my issue! The water in the line was frozen and the blow dryer tip worked. My fridge was a GE, but still solved the problem. Thanks!
@jeffostroff2 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@hectorcruz41825 ай бұрын
Great video! Very helpful. This video helped solve my problem with water dispensing from my fridge. Thank you again!
@staceyhowmann9599 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Your hair dryer trick for the water reservoir fixed our water dispenser, when the expensive service technician couldn't.
@jeffostroff Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped Stacey!
@adamg1884 жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting the video on here. I had an issue with no water coming out! Used a hair dryer for 5 mins over the water storage unit inside the fridge. Water is working fine now, thank you👌🏻
@jeffostroff4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped Adam! Numerous people are reporting that our hair dryer trick worked for them too! Glad it wa snot your $70 water inlet valve.
@vancedurham53108 ай бұрын
I have a maytag, same setup you have in video. The water Reservoir was frozen. The hair dryer trick worked.
@debikomnick372 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Our water was frozen and the hair dryer worked perfectly! Thank you sir
@robftz4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sir for the good Video...I have the same or very similar fridge my water started freezing then stopped. Items in the fridge are frozen as well an ideas. The filter is almost new..Thanks Rob
@AbbasBaigaabdesigninc11 ай бұрын
thank you! you hit the nail on the head buddy! water filter was clogged. replaced it and voila!
@jeffostroff11 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@AndyP126 Жыл бұрын
This video just saved me a lot of money. Frozen resevior! Thank you!!!!
@SpaceLMC7 ай бұрын
Frozen water line yup hair dryer trick worked perfect, saved me a lot of money you’re the man
@lukewilson27393 жыл бұрын
Finally a good walk through of the issues. Solid video
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it
@nursebeauty78695 ай бұрын
Thank you so much this worked like a charm! Frozen tubing was the culprit
@mosheshmia56753 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jeff! When I replaced the filter, it started working.
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@chandransimon44933 жыл бұрын
Jeff you are amazing, extremely useful . others charge money for this. I like you explanation
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@rongorrill48643 жыл бұрын
good video you helped me solve my issue. the two buttons on the water filter connector was my problem. one was stuck, likely mineral or calcium build-up. i used the end of a pen to free the corrosion and they depressed/retracted freely. thanks, Jeff
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear congrats Ron, and thanks for watching!
@douglogan43804 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This one helped me! Mine was kind of #4. I went to look at the valve and found it had somehow come unplugged. The refrigerator came with the house, and it had never worked. Your video and 30 min of troubleshooting and it was working!
@jeffostroff4 жыл бұрын
Awesome Doug, glad to hear you solved it. Those valves can be $70 if you have to replace. Previous owner would be upset to know that's all it was!
@wayneloustel9474 Жыл бұрын
Yes Jeff you're a lifesaver I was getting zero water out of my water for my fridge I went on Frigidaire to find a manual when I typed in my model number toasters came up so my biggest problem was those two little plastic tips you have to push in so I took the airline and the wife blew it out I pushed the plastic tips I heated up the inside of the fridge to thaw my water reservoir then I blew backwards through my water reservoir the wife caught all the water then I took a large syringe and I pumped in a couple of syringe's full of vinegar in the line that feeds everything right from my RO machine I don't have a filter because I use an RO machine. You were a lifesaver now my wife and I can quit fighting for a little while.
@congreet_universa2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff. I find that measuring resistance on electronic components can give enough information if component is faulty or not
@jeffostroff2 жыл бұрын
hopefully you won't have to replace water inlet valves
@congreet_universa2 жыл бұрын
@@jeffostroff I did already. And it worked like charm. I have LG Refrigerator that has two water valves. One is on the back and other on left door at the bottom. I had to replace the one that is on the front door.
@dixiegibbons6739 Жыл бұрын
Jeff, you’re amazing!!! Thank you!! Had no idea the water reservoir (and tubing) was behind the crisper! I was ready to pay a service call, thinking it was something serious!! Thank YOU!!!
@nikkiprocunier43984 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! We got our water working thanks to your video
@jeffostroff4 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@Torontogal1233 жыл бұрын
Thanks soooooo much. Mine turned out to be frozen. You saved me a bunch of time!
@williamhermann91013 жыл бұрын
Frozen reservoir! Great fix! Our Jennair looks just like your KitchenAid example. Thanks!
@bigloo11 ай бұрын
Just replaced mine. I know it would have cost at least $500 for a tech to repair....MUCH APPRECIATED!
@Redneck_Ed9 ай бұрын
Thank you. In my case, I was making ice, but not getting water from the front of the frig. At the water dispenser, you could hear the humming when you press the button, but again no water. I'll be replacing the valve assembly soon to resolve this issue.
@OtisPlunk2 жыл бұрын
"OL" = Open Loop. (not overload)... It may be interpreted as "Out Of Limits" depending on the test function selected and the meter's design and manufacturer. Sometimes the water line is okay in the water tank inside the refrigerator but it's frozen up inside the freezer door on side-by-sides that dispense from the freezer door on the outside.
@jeffostroff2 жыл бұрын
Yes sometimes I misspeak and don't edit it out
@smdsoldering2 жыл бұрын
I've heard it called open line
@astrimaproductions37033 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! The hairdryer did the trick and we now have water again!
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Wish my own fridge had been that easy, I had to change out the filter head
@Candipurrfumgirl3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the info. I was able to fix my fridge and avoid the expensive of a tech. We first checked the water lines in the back which seemed fine. I then replaced my filter thinking it was clogged or just old cuz I'm sure it was overdue. The water was still not dispensing. My daughter had mentioned the soda was frozen this morning so I tried the hairdryer technique and I got some flow but was still not normal. So I pulled the fridge back out and it seems when my husband checked the lines he also kinked the line. We had 2 issues, original issue frozen water reservoir, ours being a coiled line in behind the veggie drawer, and then a kinked hose. Lol Thanks again!
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
That's why I hate copper lines, those 1/4" lines kink so easily
@WorkingFromHomeToday452 Жыл бұрын
Hairdryer ftw! Thanks!
@scottjohnson79902 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeff! Very helpful. Ordered the part and replaced it. All is well. Wouldn’t have tackled this myself without your help.
@jeffostroff2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@dext4001 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!! I have the same model you have. My water reservoir was frozen. Hairdryer did the trick.😃
@jeffostroff Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
@gordonwhitten9997 Жыл бұрын
Jeff, very helpful. We have a GSS25LSTASS GE Side by side. The reservoir was frozen, and the set point was 34F. Adjusted the setpoint to 38F, thawed the reservoir. At the same time, noticed that the solenoid that controlled the ice flap door was rusted. We had observed that when the water or ice button was pushed, the display went blank. Removed the solenoid, verified that it was not open circuit, and then removed the solenoid plunger, sanded it lightly and now we have both water and ice!!! Thanks!
@bobbynolan3854 жыл бұрын
Like most of the others is was a frozen reservoir. Never would have thought of that. Thank you!
@jeffostroff4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad to hear you fixed it Bobby! In my fridge, unlucky me it was the expensive and pain in the butt fix. I had to replace the filter head and hose assembly, $65 part.
@donfiton6634 Жыл бұрын
Just did the blow dryer trick and it worked thanks 👍🏽
@jeffostroff Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
@kobek41595 жыл бұрын
I replaced the filter due to slow flow, then both solenoid valves, still had slow flow. Found the filter inlet was worn out and just deleted the inside filter and bought a good inline filter and placed it behind the fridge. Now I save $20 each time I change the filter AND vacuum out the back of the fridge every 6 months.
@jeffostroff5 жыл бұрын
Great solution Kobek!
@julianahopman4852 жыл бұрын
I wrote that I couldn’t budge the filter, but I used my hairdryer for about 5 minutes. When it didn’t work, I started revving up to fix the switch. As I was pursuing this, the fridge made some noise (my husband was finally able to get the filter off and changed). We went and tested the water dispenser and voile! It worked. Think it was the hairdryer that did the trick.
@JamesZ1025 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video brother! Great help! And great camera work from your son too!
@jeffostroff Жыл бұрын
Thank you James
@xrpminion55072 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! The hair dryer trick worked like a charm. Thank you!!!
@jeffostroff2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@Bandaid_Brigade3 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for all the dad jokes... I need a redo of this video with extra one liners! Thanks for this!
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
If we had enough jokes, heck yes!
@veteranspridellc684 Жыл бұрын
Thank you , it was the frozen waterline first video I watched fixed my problem in less then 10 mins
@jeffostroff Жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@monicas47473 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! My Dyson blow dryer solved the frozen water line. I thought I needed to by a new part.
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@jvhmitch3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! The hair dryer tip worked for us.👍
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Lots of people are reporting that it worked well for them
@junkcirdisk2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Finally figured out my issue after trying so much and looking at all the videos of yours. You set me on the path lol. Our previous condo owner had installed a leak safety hose and when I changed the filter it set it off. That was the issue. Just needed to reconnect to reset the hose switch thing. You should add this if you ever update the video.
@jeffostroff2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@sherrylea21184 жыл бұрын
super helpful video, thank you. I called kitchenaid and spoke with an independent technician. Neither gave me as much information as your video. So happy I found it. My problem was a frozen line. The hairdryer trick worked. However, now I wonder what caused it to freeze up? Any info around that and can I keep it from happening again?
@jeffostroff4 жыл бұрын
Yes, sherry, the refrigerator gets it cold air from the freezer below, or above depending on our configuration. Sometimes when people have too much stuff in the fridge it tends to block the water line in the back, or the water reservoir, so it does not get the circulating air flow, and so the water can freeze.
@ninifire42824 жыл бұрын
jeffostroff ty
@jenniferhargrove77652 жыл бұрын
Thanks! New homeowners and my daughters just can't live without their water dispenser and the hair dryer trick worked like a charm!
@jeffostroff2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@philosophicallyspeaking64639 күн бұрын
WAIT! Nobody ever tells you this, but generally there are 'two' separate inlet valves! The first, 'pre'-filter, or 'primary' control valve, (which is the one that sticks out the back of the fridge) that stops water coming into the fridge except when it is called for, in order to prevent the fridge water-line from being constantly under pressure of the water service. The second, 'post'-filter, or after-the-filter valve, is often independent and 'hidden' further inside the guts of the fridge. It independently directs water to the dispenser or the ice-maker as it is called for by either device. Failure of this inlet valve is even more likely to be the cause than the primary, especially in areas where you have soft water that 'doesn't clog primary valves.
@caclobu5 жыл бұрын
I have a Whirlpool and found the problem due to #3 water reservoir frozen. Using a hair dryer to blow hot air on the top part of the reservoir fixes the problem. Thank you.
@jeffostroff5 жыл бұрын
Awesome Sept, glad to hear you got it resolved!
@jakebd3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jeff! The frozen reservoir was my issue and the hairdryer did the trick.
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped Jacob!
@jparekh183 жыл бұрын
Did you ice maker stop working also? We r having the same problem since yesterday, no water and won't make any ice either..
@phenixcomesalive3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! A frozen water tube inside our fridge was the issue. Hairdryer solved it!!
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@sallahali2 жыл бұрын
Love this!!! The hairdryer trick worked like a charm. Thank you so much for what you do!!!
@PaulEverson3 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting this!
@jeffostroff3 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@Sheseessun4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I just followed your tips and fixed my dispenser easily with a hair dryer!
@jeffostroff4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! We've had a lot of people respond back they this helped their problem.
@patrickhanes99023 жыл бұрын
Dude I love you man!!!!! It was a frozen line. Thanks so much!!!
@jeffostroff3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help Patrick! Glad to hear you solved it!
@russellthompson23493 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Help. Frozen Reservoir was Definitely the Problem. Been maybe 6 months since water flowed through the Door. Use a Hair Dryer to thaw it out.