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Old 07-16-2014, 09:43 PM
 
Location: los angeles, california
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every 6 months i order water filter for my refrigerator from amazon. the filters always worked until the last time.

no matter how many gallons i ran though it now i see small pieces of plastic film like pieces in the water. i ordered another one and same problem. any ideas whats going on?
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Old 07-17-2014, 04:49 AM
 
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Mine has a plug so there is no filter. Dump the over priced filter and go buy a regular filter for the line(s). For what those filters cost on the fridge you can filter your whole house.
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Old 07-17-2014, 05:29 AM
 
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Cheap filters that are braking up inside.
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Old 07-17-2014, 09:25 AM
 
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I got a "bypass filter" which installs where the refrigerator filter goes. It looks the same, but has no filter inside. It just routes the water through it. The refrigerator dealer said I could not bypass the water filter (so he could make $$ selling me filters!), but I found one on Amazon.com. I don't know if there is a bypass filter available for your specific refrigerator???

Prior to the water entering my refrigerator, I have a better and less expensive water filter installed there.
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Old 07-17-2014, 09:35 AM
 
Location: southwestern PA
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every 6 months i order water filter for my refrigerator from amazon.
Are they genuine filters, or a generic brand?
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Old 07-17-2014, 10:26 AM
 
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I got a "bypass filter" which installs where the refrigerator filter goes.
Mine came with the fridge. If that is a local dealer check to see if the manufacturer includes one. Don't be surprised to find out they do.
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Old 07-17-2014, 10:09 PM
 
Location: los angeles, california
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i dont know anything about refrigerators. not sure what you mean by bypass filters etc. its just a filter i plug into the bottom of the refrigerator and filters the water and ice.
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Old 07-17-2014, 10:11 PM
 
Location: los angeles, california
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Are they genuine filters, or a generic brand?

its these from amazon

Amazon.com: Whirlpool 4396701 / 9915 Quarter-Turn Top Mount Refrigerator Water Filter, 1-Pack: Home Improvement

they worked for a couple years so not sure maybe if it was just bad batch i received the last two. maybe i should order again now? its been a couple of months so maybe ill get one that actually works again.
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Old 07-17-2014, 10:16 PM
 
Location: In the Wild Wild West
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Are you installing it correctly, not backwards.
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Old 07-17-2014, 10:19 PM
 
Location: los angeles, california
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i believe it screws in only in one direction but i dont remember which direction clockwise or counterclockwise

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