General Electric GE SmartWater Household Water Filtration System - GNWH38F - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I had the same problem. The valve is not seating properly. I first took a plastic bag and placed it over the unit so it didn't spray all over, then, pushed the button several times to try to flush it. I then shut the water supply off (or move lever to bypass) and removed the cannister that holds the filter. I activated the red button several times until it looked like it seated well. Keep as much water in the cannister(sump) as you can and still have the filter seated properly. Screw it back on, and open the water supply slowly to fill the rest of the way. Don't push the red button again, but instead open a faucet in your house for around 5 minutes to let air circulate out. If the red button still leaks, you may have to try a few times. If it leaks just a little it may stop after a day or so. Once you get the red button to stop leaking, don't push it again! Just always use the open faucet method to work the air out. There will still be some air bubbles for awhile, but will work out within a day

First try turning the knob all the way to "pilot" then turn it all the way to its hottest setting.

It sounds like the thermostat/sensor is stuck. This may jar it into working again.

Also look for any leakage or water around the burner.

You will probably have to replace the gas valve in the near future.

Also try tapping the side of the gas valve.

I solved the problem! The system's manifold (the plastic base you put the filter in) has small black conical shape button. When you tight the filter in, one of the two small triangle-shaped cams (located close to the filter's central hole) pushes the manifold's button, and this opens the water flow. The problem is that the cams are too low and do not push the button all the way in. Take a pliers and squeeze (not too much!) the cams, so they will raise a little: it will be enough to push the button to open the flow completely.

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Parts should still be under warranty. Call the manufacture at 800-432-8373.. Have your model & serial number. A tech agent should be able to assist you.

its the mag rod in water heater-if your not using alot of hot water,and water is sitting in heater it will smell like rotten eggs-u can remove mag rod from water heater.it is in top of heater-

-Make sure temperature is set to the correct degree you want. Good Luck mai

These replacement filters (GXRLQR) are FLAWED straight out of the factory. The problem is in the 2 little "teeth" nubs that stick up near the center circle of the filter. When the filter is twisted and inserted, these teeth push up on a tiny black spring loaded valve in the body of the filter, alowing water to pass through up and out the spigot. The flaw is that the "nubs" are too short and do not push open the spring valve far enough, reducing flow to a semi-trickle, even with a brand new filter. GE seems to think this is not a problem.

Solution=stick a $0.25 garden hose rubber washer in the top of the filter and screw it in. You may have to try a few times to get it to work and seat properly. When it works, you'll immediately get a nice super flow of water. Better than upgrading to a $200 filter system recommended by GE...

Pull all the filters out and re-install them. Let the faucet run for a while to purge any air from system.
RJ

YES! or else you will not get any hot water. 'Pilot is for lighting the pilot flame, once the sensor senses that the pilot is llit, it will allow full gas to flow when you turn it to 'on'.

Bad reset mechanism.

Down near the bottom is a gas valve. Adjustment should be there if it is a gas type heater.

Did you fill heater with water before appling power? If not elements may be burned open. Check circuit breaker.

Get a new one.

On the internet, by using a search engine like Yahoo. Enter the brand and model number in the "search", then press "enter".

Replace water valve. Parts a available at most bog box hardware stores.

I think the part number listed is for the filter only.

I think this unit is A/C powered. Check for tripped circuit breaker. Make sure power cord is plugged in.

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