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I have a fridge (Whirlpool). I'm not sure of the exact issue but I will describe it and you can let me know what you think. I have connected the waterline. The dispenser works properly, but with a bad taste. I have replaced the filter and the taste is still there. Also the ice maker does not fill. I buy bagged ice and fill the ice dispenser; so the dispenser portion is working properly. Ultimately the water taste bad and the ice dispenser will not fill. Any ideas??
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Copper line or plastic line?
New fridge?
Use copper line and an actual valve (small ball valves work well) for the feed.
The 'strap' valve is NOT allowed under codes just about everywhere.
They also rust and do not seal when closed worth a cr*p.
A new fridge can take a bunch of ice to start not having a bad taster.
Copper feed does not allow 'flavors' to penetrate into the water in the line.