I need help, my longlasting filter (only 3 weeks old) is so slow that I can not get enough drinking water in a day.

SOURCE: GE Refigerator filter problem

First thing to try is to cut open one of the old filters (ideally straight down the middle)and see if you can tell what is blocking it. Wear gloves and keep away from the stuff inside in case there is a chemical component - it should say on the packet of the filter if this is the case. You could also install another, coarser and cheaper filter in the water hose just outside the fridge - you usually can get a housing with a hose fitting on each end and a filter inside at most hardware stores. If you turn off the water pressure, cut the hose to the washer half way from the wall, then you can install the new filter with a couple of hose-clamps(Jubilee-clips). These sort of primary filters will remove any sandy or silty material in the water (you might not notice it usually from the tap) and also there is the possibility of algae/weed growth that is clogging the filter. It also might be worth calling your local water supply authority/utility and discussing the problem with them - they may want to come and check, or ask you to send a sample in for analysis. Some of what they can do, you can achieve yourself by putting a closed container of the water somewhere where it can get no vibration and waiting a week or so to see how much solids settle out. A tall thin container works best, as long as you can keep it dead still. Just possibly the filters are a defective batch, and it is coincidence that you got more than one - perhaps you bought them from the same small store? Also possible is that there is something in the pipe near the filter that is disturbed when you change one for a few days, then settles back into place blocking the hose - check there is not a small piece of mesh inside the water inlet hose connection at the back of the fridge - sometimes there is and these strainers can get blocked by something that behaves erratically. Hope this helps - please post again if not :)

SOURCE: water dispenser slowing to nothing.

Hi montyva,
It sounds like either your water supply to the refrigerator is becoming slower or your inlet valve is defective. You can take the water lined loose behind the refrigerator and run it into a bucket or bowl to check the flow rate. If the water pressure is good replace your intet vavle and the problem will be solved. The inlet valve is the small piece your water line hooks to. It has two plugs on it and a couple water lines. This is an easy repair assuming you can pull out the refrigerator. The part numer for the inlet valve is WR57X10032 the price is $48.68 and available for shipping.
One other possible problem could be the water cooling tank behind the crisper drawers is freezing and water is being blocked. You can take out the drawers and defrost the tank with a hair dryer just to make sure that this is not the problem. If it is frozen, turn your temp control down for the freshfood side of the refrigerator. I hope this will FixYa. Let me know if you have anymore problems. Or if you need me to ship you a part. We are GE factory authorized service center.
Mike Anderson (Owner)
Anderson Appliance
(865)945-3808

SOURCE: water smells/tastes like freon

freon has no smell or taste and in any case doesn't get anywhere near the water. look elsewhere like your water supply

SOURCE: water is dispening to slow

check for proper flow and pressure on water supply line

SOURCE: filtered water

I have heard of this problem before. If you have a braided water supply line from the house to the fridge,it may be the rubber hose that is inside the braided supply line. I have had this happen to a bathroom faucet I had installed and after replacing the supply lines the taste went away.