Comments on: I live in a rural area where there is sulfur in the water which has destroyed two refrigerators. HELP?

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:36:59 +0000

The problem you have is that there is hydrogen sulfide in the water (that’s the rotten egg smell). Sears sells some fairly sophisticated water treatment systems (and NO, as someone said, a softener WILL NOT get rid of this problem). What you need is a dispensing tank which dispenses bleach, a mixing tank, and a clarifying filter - this will solve your problem. I suggest going to Sears and having the water tested (it’s free) and see if there are any other issues. You could have red water iron, an alkalinity/acidity problem, etc. The test will tell what issues you have. They can then make recommendations as to what type of system you need to address the problems. You MAY want to consider a softener as well, depending on how "hard" the water is (the test will tell you how hard the water is). A softener does one thing - removes the calcium and magnesium that causes hard water - period….it does nothing more. Most Sears stores will offer installation by a certified plumber on all water equipment that they sell. I work for Sears, and have sold many water treatment systems. If you want to drop me a line at keyboard.king@yahoo.com I’ll tell you specifically what you need and what it will cost to address the hydrogen sulfide problem.
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By: mike b

mike b — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:30:59 +0000

Have you had the water lab tested? Before spending big $$ on treatment systems you want to be sure of what is causing the damage. Hardness or iron can be just as damaging.

The fridge should be the least of your worries. If the water is that corrosive that it is ruining ice makers think about your water heater.

You need an iron/sulfur filter. http://qualitywatertreatment.com/sulphur_filters.htm

You might also want to consider a water softener because you water is probably very hard if it has that much sulfur in it.
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By: livinintheword †

livinintheword † — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:00:59 +0000

We purchased a Reverse Osmosis water purifyer from Sears that has fixed that problem! the water is so much better and the ice cubes are crystal clear! you may spend around $300 but we have had ours over 10 years and it is still doing the job! we change filters every 6 months
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By: wvparanormal

wvparanormal — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:35:59 +0000

That’s pretty simple. Buy a refrigerator that doesn’t have an auto ice maker or disconnect the ice maker.

Who wants ice made from sulfur water anyway?
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By: darlincoco07

darlincoco07 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:50:59 +0000

Set up a water filtration system of some sort. I think they have them out there that convert water from being hard (straight from the tap, full of impurities) and soft (drinkable right from the tap, and better on your clothes and skin). That way you won’t have to filter your water through your fridge, it would be okay through the tap/sink.

It’s worth looking into. Is the water being pumped from a well? This could also be the problem. I would contact your local water company, they would know more about what kind of connections you have, and what can be done in your area!

Good luck, two refrigerators, my goodness.
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By: OrakTheBold

OrakTheBold — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:25:59 +0000

An in line filter can be found at most home stores. You will need to cut your water line leading to the fridge and attach with compression fittings. Quite easy for a DIY project with a little instruction from your hardware store.
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By: lilabner

lilabner — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:57:59 +0000

Easy fix, don’t hook up the ice maker, make cubes yourself.
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