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Old 11-11-2013, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by SemiMike View Post
The little red light has gone on for the first time (6 months after move-in) in our Whirlpool fridge. I understand that this is timed, and not a direct measure of water quality and/or filter clogging. So, what does changing the filter really do? Is the ice maker sensitive to small particles (or other) in the water that must be removed for proper operation? Any insight welcome - thanks.
Why? Because it brings in more income for the appliance company.