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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Replace Water Filter Housing #W10121138
Whirlpool Refrigerator Replace Water Filter Housing #W10121138
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Total Parts Cost
$74.94Estimated Savings
$112.5002:59
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water filter housing on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the water filter housing is if it is cracked or broken, causing the fridge to leak water.
All of the information in this water filter housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Inglis
Tools used: 10 in 1 screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, slotted screwdriver
All of the information in this water filter housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Inglis
Tools used: 10 in 1 screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, slotted screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning and turn off the water supply.
2
To replace the water filter housing in your refrigerator first push the release button and pull the filter out.
3
Next, pull the lower access panel off.
4
Remove the screw securing the support rod and detach the rod from the filter housing.
5
Now remove the screws securing the filter housing to the frame.
6
Reach into the cabinet and use pliers to help disconnect the water lines.
7
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
8
You can now pull the old filter housing out.
9
Prepare the new water filter housing for installation by transferring the release button cap from the old housing to the new one.
10
Now position the new housing in the frame and connect the water lines to the appropriate ports on the housing.
11
Fully align the housing and replace the screws to secure.
12
Hook the support rod onto the new housing; align the rod with the frame and secure it with the screw.
13
Reposition the lower access panel and snap it into place.
14
Insert the filter into the filter housing and snap it into position.
15
Turn the water supply back on plug the power cord back in and confirm that the refrigerator is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water filter housing on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the water filter housing is if it is cracked or broken, causing the fridge to leak water.
All of the information in this water filter housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Inglis
Tools used: 10 in 1 screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, slotted screwdriver
All of the information in this water filter housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Inglis
Tools used: 10 in 1 screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, slotted screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning and turn off the water supply.
2
To replace the water filter housing in your refrigerator first push the release button and pull the filter out.
3
Next, pull the lower access panel off.
4
Remove the screw securing the support rod and detach the rod from the filter housing.
5
Now remove the screws securing the filter housing to the frame.
6
Reach into the cabinet and use pliers to help disconnect the water lines.
7
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
8
You can now pull the old filter housing out.
9
Prepare the new water filter housing for installation by transferring the release button cap from the old housing to the new one.
10
Now position the new housing in the frame and connect the water lines to the appropriate ports on the housing.
11
Fully align the housing and replace the screws to secure.
12
Hook the support rod onto the new housing; align the rod with the frame and secure it with the screw.
13
Reposition the lower access panel and snap it into place.
14
Insert the filter into the filter housing and snap it into position.
15
Turn the water supply back on plug the power cord back in and confirm that the refrigerator is functioning properly.
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