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I have a Maytag side by side refrigerator with water and ice through the door. The water filter I buy is suppose to last 6 months but never seems to do so. The last 2 filters I've had only lasted 4 months. I usually change the filter when my ice maker slows down making ice. After changing the filter, the ice maker really churns out the ice so it's got to be related to the filter. (the water still tastes fine)
Does anyone else have this problem? Does your filter last 6 months? Is there something I'm doing wrong?
I have a 15 year old Kenmore side by side w/ice & water in the door. I use a GAC inline water filter which also recommends replacement every 6 months. For 10+ years, I bought the same Kenmore filter until it was discountinued last year. In April I replaced my filter with this GE one I bought at Home Depot. By August, my water started smelling like sulfur, but my ice did not. I replaced the GE filter with this Whirlpool filter--which most closely resembled the Kenmore model I had used for years. Well, 6 days later, the smell is back. Need to call fridge repairman to come troubleshoot the issue.
Never had a problem with ice production or smell or taste--just this water smell. I have city water and my tap water tastes & smells fine.
How old is your fridge? What type of filter are you using? Is the filter in the fridge or elsewhere in the water supply line?
Your frequency for filter changes might be due to other factors. Any help here?
The repair guy I had out to service my old refrigerator told me that the "replace filter" light is triggered by the number of time water/ice is dispensed, not the quantity. And, they like selling filters...
I don't know how accurate that is, but it kinda makes sense. What I do is reset the light once without replacing the filter and then replace the filter the next time the light turns red.
I tried resetting it a second time but what apparently happens with the refrigerator I have (Whirlpool Gold) when the filter is clogged it causes a water leak on the floor. About a week after that second reset I noticed a puddle. I couldn't tell where it was coming from and cleaned it up. Had another puddle the next morning. This went on for about a week. I replaced the filter and it hasn't leaked since.
The repair guy I had out to service my old refrigerator told me that the "replace filter" light is triggered by the number of time water/ice is dispensed, not the quantity.
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Many are just triggered on a schedule... as long as the unit stays plugged in it just lights up every so many hours.
My light isn't on to change the filter. It's just that my ice maker is making less ice and when this happens and I change the filter, the ice maker starts churning out the ice like it should. This make the 2nd time it has done that so I was wondering if anyone else had the same problem. The filter is suppose to last 6 months but it seems I only get 4 months out of it before the ice maker slows down.
FYI, if you have a reverse osmosis system, using the internal fridge filter is not recommended, since it can cause too much flow restriction from the already filtered water.
I've always wondered if it was based on time or gallons or number of uses. It seems to be good for just about 6 months. I just changed it over the weekend. This time I bought it online, same brand, not just a compatible one, and it was much cheaper than at the local store. Those things are definitely overpriced, imo.
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Not long enough
