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I have previously been successful in changing the water filter in my Samsung refrigerator model # RS2530BWP. This time, the filter is completely dry, the water going to the ice maker and the dispenser is not going through the filter. Also, the dispenser works fine when the filter is removed - as though the water is bypassing the filter all together. Is this possible? Is this a housing defect, a valve issue, or other?? Thanks for any assistance you can offer!
I just experienced the same but worked out the fix. When you twist the filter into the filter body you can mistakenly think it has, “gone all the way home”. Actually it need another 1/8th of a turn to open the valve to the filter cartridge and close the bypass. It is quite stiff and getting enough purchase can be difficult. When it is twisted fully home there is gurgling and you then need to run about 10 litres of water through it until the initial loose carbon in the internal filter matrix comes out and the water runs clear.
Just recently I went to my local appliance store and spoke with a “good ole boy,” an older gentleman who has seen it all. He was pretty sure (correctly!) that it was the filter housing unit - the thing the filter actually attaches to. (I can get the part number for my model fridge if that’d be helpful.) Apparently there is some sort of valve in there… who knew?? NOW I know just had bad my water was actually tasting!!
