Dennis November 08, 2016 Purchased a 4396841 water filter for Whirlpool refrigerator at Lowes. Installed it and drained 5 gals of water but am still getting a metal like taste. Have had it in for five days and taste is not any better. Please advise. Thank you, Dennis
1 Answer Hello Dennis. It could be that the water tank is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Usually you will not get a taste from a filter because they use charcoal. Read More...
Mark October 30, 2016 for Model Number WRS325FDAM04 Trying to replace filter In my side by side and when I open bottom door the filter is not releasing.
1 Answer Mark, You will want to close the door on the filter housing and try to open it again. The filter should release with the door opening. If it does not slide out try to get ahold of it with a pair of channel locks and pull it out. If unable to pull out then it sounds like the filter housing is damaged and would most likely need to replace the filter housing. Read More...
Linda October 20, 2016 We have a whirlpool side by side refrigerator with water filtration system and after 2 months the filter door is opening on its own. If you try to push it shut it owns and some water comes out. Should it need replacing so soon? The latch is not broke.
1 Answer Hello Linda. It sounds like the housing is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Sue September 10, 2016 for Model Number wrf736sdam11 I have a stuck Whirlpool water filter. It is located in the top right side of the fridge. The little door drops down allowing the filter to drop down also and be turned counter clockwise. It turns partially but then won't budge any further. We have tried all the suggestions. There is no shelf blocking the little door so it is opening completely. I've tried shutting off the water and then dispensing some to release the pressure but this fridge won't dispense any water when the shut off valve is closed. I am wondering if I could puncture the filter somehow, would this release the pressure enough to get it to turn (obviously I would shut off the water first). Or do you have some other suggestion? Thank you!
Rick September 08, 2016 for Model Number WRS576FIDB00 Started having trouble with chattering when dispensing water or ice maker filling. Removed filter and all is quiet. Installed a new filter with a "compatible" unit to W10295370A. Now filter door pops open every time I try to dispense water. (Not sure if it occurs when it tries to make ice.)
1 Answer Rick, If the unit is still chattering with the new filter in and causing the door to pop open then this issue will be a filter head that is defective. Read More...
Pat August 29, 2016 WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR SIDE BY SIDE - ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK BUT WATER DOES? CONFUSED???
1 Answer Hello Pat. Make sure the freezer is between 0° and 5°. You need to check and see if there is power going to the water valve when the icemaker cycles. If so, replace the water valve on the unit. If not, or the icemaker does not cycle, you will need to replace the icemaker on the unit. Also, check and make sure the fill tube on the unit is not frozen and clogged. If so, replace the water valve and thaw out the fill tube. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
1 Answer Hello Paul. You will need to check and make sure the filter is pushed all the way in. If so, check and see if the latch on the housing is broke. Read More...
Judy B. July 03, 2016 for Model Number Whirlpool refrigerator ED5KVEXV007 I replaced the filter in my refrigerator and now the water from the dispenser is not cold. What happened?
1 Answer Hello Judy, Changing the filter should have no effect on the temperature of the water being dispensed. It is recommended by the manufacturer to throw away a glass or two of water since the first water which was in the door can be warmer so the dispenser line does not freeze. Read More...
Greg Mc. June 13, 2016 for Model Number Sears Kenmore Elite 106.57863801 I bought some cheap water filters for this fridge (SwiftGreen SGF-W84) but I'm sure they don't last as long as the Whirlpool OEM 4396841 filters I was buying, the cheap ones last 3-4 months and the OEMs last about 5-6 months and I'm not imagining this, the cheap ones don't last as long before the "replace" indicator comes on the front panel, my question is: may I assume that the "replace" indicator is driven by something other than just a timer, does Whirlpool use some kind of flow device or DP cell? My assumption is I'm not saving any money if the cheap ones don't last as long ...
1 Answer Greg, you're pretty close to target, No there is no timer to register usage. The main control has a "counting circuit" and a flow device inside the fill valve. Whenever power (120 VAC) is applied to either of the fill valve solenoids (dispenser or ice maker) the eeprom on the main control board registers a "hit", after so many "hits" the "change filter" light is illuminated. In a lot of cases, if you're on well water or have a problem with water quality the filters(especially after market filters) can take less time and usage to filter and cause the light to illuminate. Read More...
Victor A June 12, 2016 for Model Number 10651102110 I looking for the water filter housin number 27 in your daiagram