Fridge/Freezer Help!

[THE HCP]

Yep, I need help. My LG Fridge (2007) stopped making ice and the water flow is super low. Need some help, I tip well! If anybody knows somebody, let me know.

 

[DaRizzle]

you probably accidenlyt crimped the copper line feeding the fridge water

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Throw it in the gutter and go buy another.

 

[THE HCP]

Copper wire is good.

 

[Wheels]

is MRS HCP included in the tip?

 

[DaRizzle]

Copper wire is good.

I am by no means a plumber at all but maybe there is a bunch of sludge/crap inside the copper line after feeding your fridge water for many years. How long has the copper line been in use?

The reason why I think that could be a possibility is because I have replaced many old water heaters over the years. When trying to drain a older water heter there is always some type of build up at the bottom of the tank that makes the water flow out "super low"....So thats how I can see that happening to the copper water line

 

[SlyPokerDog]

That new Arizona law has only been in effect for a few days and already HCP can't find a cheap Mexican plumber.

 

[THE HCP]

No fridge fixers in this joint??!!??

 

[RR7]

Maybe it just needs a new filter? Might help the water flow. I dunno about the ice maker

 

[DaRizzle]

i probably just told you your problem....how about you take off the copper line and clean it out.....hot water, air compressor, etc....

Even if im wrong doing that isnt hard

 

[DaRizzle]

The ice maker is producing ice poorly
When an ice maker is producing ice poorly--when it produces just a few cubes or none, or when the cubes are too small--it's usually because of a clogged water line or a defective water inlet valve.
First, check the water line attached to the back of the refrigerator for good water flow. To do that, first turn off the water supply valve. Then remove the water line from the back of the refrigerator. Next, place the water line into a bucket and momentarily turn the water valve back on to test the flow. If the flow is poor, you need to repair, clean, or replace the tubing or the shut-off valve that supplies the water. If the flow is good, you may have to replace the water inlet valve.

http://www.repairclinic.com/Refrigerator-Troubleshooting#Theresanice-orwater-dispensingproblem


...geee...looks like DaRizzle might know what hes talking about

 

[Wheels]

http://www.repairclinic.com/Refrigerator-Troubleshooting#Theresanice-orwater-dispensingproblem


...geee...looks like DaRizzle might know what hes talking about

lol the last part of the URL looked at first like it said penisproblem and I was like.. no way in hell am I clicking on that!

 

[Denny Crane]

If there's a water filter on the line, it may be clogged.

Anyhow, don't get in it and close the door.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

http://www.repairclinic.com/Refrigerator-Troubleshooting#Theresanice-orwater-dispensingproblem


...geee...looks like DaRizzle might know what hes talking about

That was the problem I had with mine. A fridge guy told me to take a hair dryer to the water line . . . it worked for about three weeks and then same problem. I finallly called out someone who said something about the water line, fixed it and charged me about $200 if I rememeber right.

 

[THE HCP]

That was the problem I had with mine. A fridge guy told me to take a hair dryer to the water line . . . it worked for about three weeks and then same problem. I finallly called out someone who said something about the water line, fixed it and charged me about $200 if I rememeber right.

I would gladly pay 200 bucks to get this fixed!

 

[The_Lillard_King]

I would gladly pay 200 bucks to get this fixed!

I'm pretty sure I have his contact info at home. I'll look for it . . . but I didn't have a friend or knew a guy. I think I surfed on line for someone who fixes frides and was local. The travel cost is a bulk of the cost . . . damn bastards.


He did replace a part, but was at my house for less than half an hour and swear it took him 10 mins to replace part. I will say I haven't had the problem again.


Edit: A&P Appliances in Beaverton 644.0382 . . . but I would look for someone local. With a 2007 model, I think the major cost is someone going to your house, not the labor.

 

[Denny Crane]

I think the major cost is someone going to your house, not the labor.

$400 plus... HCP's wife!

 

[DaRizzle]

I would gladly pay 200 bucks to get this fixed!

Or you can spend $16 bucks and 20 minutes with a wrench

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Smart+C...ci_sku=7045663&ref=06&loc=01&id=1099396991247

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Or you can spend $16 bucks and 20 minutes with a wrench

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Smart+C...ci_sku=7045663&ref=06&loc=01&id=1099396991247

So have you done it Darizzle?

I tried changing a front door handle once . . . once. What was suppose to be a one hour project turned into a five hour project and a whole lot of cursing.

 

[DaRizzle]

ive installed one, not replaced one...same difference

 

[Colonel Ronan]

If there's a water filter on the line, it may be clogged.

Anyhow, don't get in it and close the door.

Ha!

 

[bintim]

I would gladly pay 200 bucks to get this fixed!

I'll take your $200 if you want me to come in and do what everyone else is telling you to do. It's either the water line or the filter.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Replacing the water line and the filter are both easy do it yourself fixes. So easy even a HispanicCausinPanic could do it.

 

[MARIS61]

Remember, when you put it out in your backyard to stand there for eternity, TIE IT CLOSED SO CHILDREN DON'T ACCIDENTALLY GET LOCKED IN IT!