New Water Dispenser Tastes Bad

I recently purchased a fridge the water filter that it came with has been in there since delivery in early october 2018.

New water dispenser tastes bad. I did the flushing of the water through the dispenser and also dumped the first few container of ice after they were filled. My water and ice still don t taste filtered. But if the water still tastes bad the problem is with the membrane. I have uninstalled it and reinstalled it.

According to the university of missouri extension s website mildew causing molds thrive especially well in areas that are warm damp and have poor air circulation. Dirty water tank another common water dispenser mistake is neglect. If you have purchased a new refrigerator with an ice maker or. My new lg french door water coming out of the dispenser tasted bad like plastic chemical.

It s a good practice to flush out the cooler thoroughly before using it as the process can remove any dust or dirt that may have accumulated as well as the plastic taste that is associated with new plastic containers. I kept thinking it was the refrigerator but it turned out to be the tap water not getting filtered properly. If it still tastes funny then the problem is likely caused by the actual tap water or pipes carrying the water to your home. Once you replace the pre filters you ll notice a significant improvement in taste.

Clean your water cooler with bleach if it develops an off putting taste. An ice maker is a convenience that is standard on many new refrigerators. This not only gives the water a bad taste but it can also damage the chlorine membrane from exposure to chlorine and other chemicals. My water cooler has an odour and the water tastes odd help.

Maybe your refrigerator water dispenser tastes salty or tastes of chemicals. You take a sip of your refreshing water only to find it tastes a little off. They cause bad smells rotten tastes and sometimes even illness. Left to itself a water cooler can quickly become a breeding ground for mold and bacteria.

Plastic pieces that are located inside a water cooler are often the culprits causing the water to have a plastic taste. Do not fear this is something that can happen to your water cooler however it is terribly simple to fix. If so then your problem is originating somewhere inside the refrigerator. In fact it s estimated that 28 percent of water dispensers contain some sort of contaminant.

Buy a new membrane and see if it improves the water quality. Refrigerator water filters should be replaced at least once every 6 months check your owner s manual for more information. Therefore that smell was from the tap water from the city.