We have a Whirlpool refrigerator that's 2 years old which has always had slow running water since new. I noticed that when we remove the water filter water runs nice and fast, but with a filter installed, even a new filter, water runs slow. We discovered that some friends of ours actually have the same fridge and it suffers from the same problem. What can I do?
Do about slow running water in the Whirlpool refrigerator
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Best Answer
The filter will definitely restrict the flow, but it might be made worse if there is already a flow issue present.
Many DIY waterline install kits come with self-piercing saddle valves. Compared to the 1/2" pipe they are fitted on (and even the 1/4" supply line), the hole they make is relatively small which reduces water flow to the fridge.
Your best bet is to not use these types of valves at all and instead solder in a tee fitting with a new 1/4 turn ball valve. If you can't do this, an alternative is to remove the saddle valve and carefully drill a larger hole in the pipe, and then re-install the valve.