20 Most Recent General Electric GE SmartWater Household Water Filtration System - GNWH38F - Page 4 Questions & Answers

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MAKE SURE THAT WHEN YOU REPLACE THE FILTER IT IS IN THE SAME ORDER AS THE ONE YOU REMOVED OR THAT IT IS THE SAME MODEL TYPE REPLACEMENT , I WOULD TRY TO TURN IT AROUND FIRST , A THIN WRAP OF "WHITE PLUMBERS TAPE" , AROUND THE SCREW TOP INNER SEAL MAY CORRECT THE LEAK , ABOUT THE FILTER , WELL , IT MAY JUST BE SIMPLY IN THE REVERSE ORDER , TRY TO FILP THAT OVER , AND WHEN YOU RESEAL THE CAP ON THE FILTER MAKE SURE THAT THE SEAL IS ON PROPERLY , APPLY PLUMBERS TAPE ONCE AROUND , AND *"BEFORE YOU TIGHTEN IT" , GENTLY , REVERSE THE CAP BACKWARDS , SLOWLY , UNTIL YOU FEEL IT "SEAT " PROPERLY , "THEN" YOU MAY TRY TO RE-TIGHTEN IT . THIS SHOULD REMEDY YOUR LEAK , IF IT CONTINUES MAKE SURE THEN THAT YOU HAVE THE CORRECT REPLACEMENT FILTER MODEL FOR YOUR PARTICULAR ITEM . HOPE THIS HELPS YOU . NOW GO FIX IT ! GOOD LUCK .

Likely your heater element(s) have shorted. pull them and check for problems.

Hi Installed incorectly...You have gravity by-passing (flow) into the cold water pipe.Maybe have a check valve installed to stop flow during stand-by time. thanks

This is proabably not the case but I have seen it happen, Have you checked the outlet side of the filter to make sure it was drilled when it was made. Thank you

The reset button is located on the top thermostat, on the heater you will see a acess panel with screws in it to remove the thermostat and element is behind this panel. Once removed the top thermostat should have a red button to press to reset heater. If it resets then wait for a little time for hot water. If this doesn't work then it could be the elements are in need of changing.

You already got everything right.

Green for ground; Red is hot and Black is also hot wire.

Then all you need is the 30 amp size breaker.

Good product you got there dear.

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yes you can order one from G E if the system is under 2 years old you cab get the by pass valve for free. To remove the valve pull the black locking clips and then the valve pulls right out. Make sure you turn off the water before you do anything, Also make sure you check the flow. It goes in as to the water flow.

Should take 20 mins. to do the change out, But as to your question I have not seen a true repair kit.
I guess there are so many o ring it was safer to just do the whole devise

Thanks So much and best of luck

Tom

That is what is called a purge valve. It removes the Air from the filter housing when you press and hold it until just water comes out.

Make sure any water valves (Cold or Hot) for water heater are not leaking first. Gate valves may leak at the packing nut over time and drip on top of tank. If water is leaking from the top of the water heater itself the tank is corroded and water heater will need to be replaced.
RJ

Make sure the water is turned off to system. Open the faucet to system to drain any water and keep the faucet turned on to keep pressure off filter housings.
1.Use the wrench to take housings off.
2. If they still won't budge take a small 2x4 block of wood and hammer, set the block of wood on the RIB for the housing and tap with hammer.
3. Change the o-rings in both housings, lubricate with silicone lube and lubricate the threads on housings with silicone also.
3. Rinse housings with small amount of bleach and clean thoroughly.
4. Replace filters and housings.
5. IMPORTANT: Only tighten housings by hand. NEVER tighten housings with wrench.
RJ