Questions tagged [filter]
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New GE water filter not working?
I installed a new MWF GE replacement water filter as directed. Now my refrigerator is making noise and the water is not dispensing? What can I do?
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Wet spot on heat pump filter
My Trane heat pump is a couple of years old. I have noticed that when I change the filter there is a wet spot along the edge of the filter. First time it was at the back edge, and recent time at ...
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New HVAC install, wrong size media filter?
The 20x20inch media filter doesn't seem to be the right size between the return plenum and the blower box. I am worried I am not getting the optimal airflow from return to supply. If its not would be ...
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Where is the filter for my washing machine?
I've got a Candy integrated washing drying machine. If I unscrew the filter at the bottom of the machine, only the cap comes off and I don't seem to be able to remove anything else. I'm attaching a ...
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Isn't it a little excessive for an RO system to take 24 hours to purge before its water is safe for consumption?
I have the Whirlpool WHAROS5 RO system. Its manual says I must let water drain for 24 hours to purge the system. This sounds a little excessive, and much precious water will be wasted this way. Do you ...
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Can a water filter be mounted on the tank of a gravity fed system?
I live in a house with a gravity fed system. The tank in the loft feeds both the cold water and the boiler for the hot water.
I know there are water filters that are placed right before the faucet, ...
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Refrigerator water filter change
Water into the house goes through:
whole house water filter
water softner
RO system
then to the refrigerator.
Is there a need to replace the refrigerator water filter when unit indicates to?
Thanks.
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How much water do I need to drain after I replace Whirlpool RO Membrane and Filters?
How much water do I need to drain after I replace my Whirlpool RO system cartridges? Do I need to drain the entire tank before I swap out the cartridges? There doesn't seem to have instructions on ...
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What is this outdoor electric component called and used for?
This box was previously linked to an outdoor artificial pond filter, as far as I can see. However, now nothing in the system works. The outlet next to the unit also doesn't work.
Does anyone know ...
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Several furnace vent returns, but only one filter?
I have a 1980's construction house. It has a heating furnace in the attic that uses ducts to distribute the hot air to each room in the house. Recently, I bought air purifiers and I noticed that when ...
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How can I keep a coupling nut aligned with its bolt?
F25\F20 Westwood oil furnace filter housing.
This should come from the factory with that nut very tight on the lower bolt. To replace the filter element you remove upper bolt, remove the can, change ...
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Why is there a hole in my sink tailpipe and can I replace it?
I'm replacing my water filtration system. The old one used a dedicated drinking faucet. The new one connects directly to the main faucet.
In removing the old drinking faucet, I found 3 lines: input, ...
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Water from fridge tastes bad and now fridge smells
My daughter called and said the water from the fridge tasted bad and now the fridge smells as well. Could this be because we need to change the filter? I spoke to one repairman and he said yes. If ...
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My HVAC filter seems to lack sealing. Do I need to do anything about it?
I recently got a new heat pump installed. I realized that the filter is just slid in without any door or sealing, see here:
I find this a bit odd because everything else (the ductwork incl the return ...
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I have a Carrier HVAC unit that came with a washable filter. Can I replace that filter with a disposable one and if so is there and specific type?
I have a Carrier model FB4CNP036 HVAC unit. I would like to replace the washable filter it came with, with a disposable filter. Is that possible and if so other than matching the size is there a ...
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