Thread: Water Filter Bypass without a Bypass?

Thats very odd, unless someone has modified the refrigerator, the water should go through your filter, unless you have that by-pass device installed in the filter place.

Sounds like you have more problems with the temp. control, there is a upgrade kit for this issue, but its about $200.00.

So i would let your Landlord know about these issues, and see if they can get you a new refrigerator, or spend 200.00+ to fix this one.

Jake

Yeah, my first guess was that somehow they must've installed a bypass filter, or else, how in the world would the water come out of the dispenser without squirting out of the filter area. But then I looked up what the bypass actually looks like:

http://www.repairclinic.com/referral...=1265&N=891463

And it looks basically like the filter without the actual filter part (just the plugs), and therefore should be obvious if it's there. So I'm pretty baffled as to what's going on. My understanding is that water comes from the copper hose to an inlet, and then a tube runs from that to the filter, and then the filter goes to the dispenser. If I run the dispenser without the filter in place, shouldn't I see water squirting out of the holes where the filter connects?

I'll have to let the landlord know about the fridge in either case, but mainly wanted to see if I could do anything on my own to salvage the $40 I spent on the new filter.

If I run the dispenser without the filter in place, shouldn't I see water squirting out of the holes where the filter connects?

You would think so, kinda strange!

I'll have to let the landlord know about the fridge in either case, but mainly wanted to see if I could do anything on my own to salvage the $40 I spent on the new filter.

Usually you can take filters back for a refund at most appliance parts stores.

Jake