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Water is dispensing even with no filter, not going through the filter

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!

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I noticed the same. Filter is always dry. Works with no filter in place. I think it's a filter gimmic. Just keep replacing filters every 6 months. Been like this since new. I think Samsung should reimburse me for all the filters I've bought, plus exchange the fridge.

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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.

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Yes I had same problem!Brand new lg refrigerator and installers put water filter in.Of course there’s air in line so you think water filter is filling up but it wasn’t and after 3 gallons of water still the water tasted bad.So I took it out and filter was dry.Put it back in and turn it until stopped and FORCED another 1/8 of a turn.Then it started to work an after 3 gallons the water it taste great.Then canceled the repair man next day

Thanks for advice Jeremy! Mark

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That fixed my issue as well thanks for the helpful information!!

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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!!

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Water filter light came on after 6 months. Ordered some new filters. When they arrived I took out the old filter, not one drop of water came out of filter. The new filter weighed the same as the old. I put the old filter in and turned as far as I could still nothing. Gave it one more try thinking the housing was going to break. It went further and I could hear water running into the filter.

Now I know. Hope this helps someone!

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