If the dispenser fills the cup in 8 seconds then the water pressure to the refrigerator is correct and you can rule out any type of water pressure issue.
Water will not come out of my ge refrigerator.
If the freezer is too cold the water line may freeze.
The grille is at the bottom front of the refrigerator.
In addition ensure that the freezer is kept at the proper temperature.
They come out and install easily.
Unplug your appliance and turn off the water supply to the refrigerator.
But whether you re in a rush or didn t install the filter correctly the filter can get stuck.
Many new refrigerator water filters are located in the grille area of the fridge.
Pull the toekick off find the water line connection and disconnect it.
Anyway i changed the filter to a ge factory filter.
It sounds like the valves are working since you say you can hear it trying to dispense.
After removing the old filter from your refrigerator remove 1 cup of water using the dispenser.
Both water and ice stopped working i believe after i changed the filter but not certain about that.
I hit ebay purchased and installed refrigerator water valve for ge wr57x10091.
To determine if the water supply tube is frozen disconnect the tube at the bottom of the door and blow air through it.
If air does not pass through this indicates that the water supply tube is frozen.
Remove the control panel cover and verify that the actuator contacts the dispenser switch properly and if not check the actuator housing bracket switch mounting bracket and the actuator pivot itself.
If you need the bypass plug and one was not supplied with the refrigerator or has been misplaced one can be ordered at no charge by calling 1 800 gecares.
Normally grille mounted filters are easy to operate.
In canada call 800 561 3344.
Just my two cents ge refrigerator water line freezing in the freezer door is not uncommon.
Close the freezer door and turn on the dispenser to see if water squirts out the water line.
If the water supply tube is frozen thaw it out.
Refrigerator rpwfe operation and troubleshooting.
Refrigerator filter and housing parts breakdown applies to some refrigerators note.
I scheduled a ge repair call.
The water for the dispenser travels into the fridge from the main supply line for your house and a block in the valve that lets the water into the fridge may be what s keeping your machine from dispensing water.
If the water supply tube is frozen thaw it out.
To check on the water inlet valve unplug the refrigerator and shut off the water supply to it.
How to inspect a refrigerator water dispenser actuator.
If this is a bottom freezer model with an rpwfe filter.
He came out determined that it was a faulty refrigerator water valve.
The freezer temperature should be kept from 0 10 degrees fahrenheit.
In addition ensure that the freezer is kept at the proper temperature.