How to Fix a Refrigerator Water Dispenser Line Clog in a Door

Unclog your refrigerator's water dispenser line by replacing the water filter.

Your refrigerator’s water supply for the icemaker and water dispenser can become clogged because of mineral deposits. Hard water in the home contains calcium, sodium and a dozen other minerals that collect in the water supply line. Buildup results in slow water dispensing, as well as eventual clogs in the water line. A replacement water filter catches minerals from the water line and restores the water dispenser.

Things You'll Need

• Replacement refrigerator water filter
• Large bowl

Instructions

1. Open the refrigerator's door and locate the current water filter. The filter's cartridge is typically located at the back interior of the fridge in the upper-right corner.

2. Turn the cartridge to the left to carefully unscrew the old cartridge from the refrigerator.

3. Remove the cartridge and throw it in the trash. Remove the top from the new water filter cartridge, and line up the cartridge to the filter opening.

4. Turn the cartridge to the right to lock it into place and close the refrigerator's door.

5. Place a large bowl underneath the water dispenser, and push the dispenser's lever to run the water for five minutes. The water supply filters through the cartridge to push the clear the mineral deposits from the line. The water will spurt out during the five minutes of water dispensing, which is normal when cycling the refrigerator's water.

References

• GE Appliances: GE Profile Side by Side Refrigerators Owner's Manual and Installation
• Whirlpool: Refrigerator User Instructions