Fridge water dispenser-no filter ?

decsdad

Hi All,
Just wondering if anyone else with a USA (or other) style fridge that has plumbing and a water dispenser has opted not to bother using a in-line filter for it ?

I used one when I first got the fridge but when it needed replaced I thought why bother, just removed it, our water is perfectly drinkable anyway. I live in Scotland, but I even got used to the south of England waterfor a year while working down there.

Anyone ?

Sammy-Jo_2

I have had one of these style fridge/freezer with built in supply for water and have replaced it once but now have decided to leave it. Its been over a year with no problem! Hope this helps.

decsdad

did you just leave it on, or did you remove it ?? Just asking because i left one too long and the water flow rate reduced greatly, till i removed it.

Thanks

Sammy-Jo_2

Removed it. Just checked with oh and he said that our water flow rate was affected.

walmslei

Late reply on this - Apologies.

As many know I work for a company which produces compatible filters for US fridges so factor that into your reply. An external in-line filter costs about £12 delivered in the UK if you take a EF9603/WSF100 replacement. The function of these filters is primarily to treat the water for aesthetic problems, so if you think your tap water tastes fine then you could rightfully argue you don't need it.

However, the only word of warning - and it depends on your supply really, and that is if you have a particularly gritty or sediment rich supply then the solenoid valves in many US fridges are not really designed to deal with particulates. If you get dirt caught in one and it sticks, then it can take quite a volume of water to clear it, and sometimes it'll necessitate a valve replacement.

Its FAR from common, but it is probably the main risk of running without a cartridge. In addition, carbon can harbour bacterial slimes and such over time, so from a health perspective you are probably better removing the cartridge rather than leaving it in situ several years.