Hi. The water dispenser in my KitchenAid Superba refrigerator is not working. It was slowing down for a long time…you’d have to hold the glass there for several seconds before the water would come out. The time got longer and longer until water just stopped coming out altogether. I changed the in-line filter a few weeks ago, and that worked to fix it for about 3 days. Then it started taking longer again, and now it doesn’t work anymore again. The ice maker still seems to work, although I don’t use too much ice, so I’m not positive about this. I have a feeling that there are mineral deposits in the line somewhere, but I don’t know how to get it out. I’d love some suggestions, other than to call a repairman. I will if it comes to that, but I already know that a repairman could fix it. I wouldn’t have asked if I thought that was the only answer. Thanks!
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sounds like youve got a clogged line somewhere i might be some type of build up…do you have a friend that is mechanically inclined to take a look for you
If you can find the water line to the dispenser, close the root valve near the wall and find the connection CLOSEST to the dispenser. If it’s a simple tubing fitting you can disconnect it with a wrench(lefty/loosey-righty/tighty.)
Put a receptacle near the open tubing end and open the valve- if you have a good flow your plug is futher down the line. Connect and keep checking until you find plug. A good soak in vinegar will loosen and usually clear scale buildup.
CHANGE THE WATER FILTER