LG LRFXS2503S water is not dispensing

Cause 1 of 4A new installation, a newly connected water line or a recently replaced water filter has trapped air in the system. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Water, pp. 62-63

First checkDispense 2.5 gallons (10 liters), pressing and releasing the pad in cycles of 30 seconds on and 60 seconds off.

Causes and checks

  1. A new installation, a newly connected water line or a recently replaced water filter has trapped air in the system. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Water, pp. 62-63

    1. Dispense 2.5 gallons (10 liters), pressing and releasing the pad in cycles of 30 seconds on and 60 seconds off.
  2. The dispenser panel is locked. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Water, pp. 62

    1. Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds to unlock the control panel and dispenser.
  3. The dispenser is not set for water dispensing. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Water, pp. 63

    1. Press the Water button on the control panel to dispense water.
  4. The tubing to the house supply valve is kinked. Source: Troubleshooting: Before Calling for Service > Water, p. 63

    1. Straighten or repair the water supply line and route it so it cannot kink again.

Service

If the checks above do not clear it, contact LG Electronics Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000, lg.com/us/support/. United States; Canada 1-888-542-2623. Source: Maintenance: Water Filter, p. 54

Other LRFXS2503S problems

Sources

  1. Owner's Manual, French Door Refrigerator LRFXS2503, LFXS26973 and related models. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL67227321, revision Rev.01, 2026-06-22, 76 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.

Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.

Applies to
LRFXS2503S, LFXS26973S. United States and Canada.
Source
Owner's Manual, French Door Refrigerator LRFXS2503, LFXS26973 and related models, MFL67227321 revision Rev.01, 2026-06-22
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