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Roy Fek
 
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Default Refrigerator water - black algae/bacteria?

Hello,

I've recently discovered what appears to look like black algae/bacteria
growing in my Whirlpool refrigerator's water dispenser's reservoir. The
reservoir is clear coiled tubing located on the back of the inside of
the refrigerator.

The black stuff looks like "black algae" floating in the water when I
fill up a glass. I changed the frig. water filter last week and the
black stuff is still showing up. It seems to be growing/living in the
reservoir.

I know I can replace the reservoir with this kit, but will this prevent
the stuff from coming back?
http://www.repairclinic.com/0081.asp?RccPartID=827260

Can I flush out the system with a water/bleach solution to kill the
black stuff?

Any help is greatly appreciated,
Roy