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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Water Line Replacement #W10511930
Whirlpool Refrigerator Water Line Replacement #W10511930
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$85.36Estimated Savings
$112.5002:33
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water line (or water tube) on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the water line is when it is leaking water.
All of the information for this water line replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, KitchenAid
Tools needed: flat-head screwdriver, 5/16th inch wrench, Phillips-head screwdriver
All of the information for this water line replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, KitchenAid
Tools needed: flat-head screwdriver, 5/16th inch wrench, Phillips-head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the dispenser water line in your refrigerator unplug the power cord.
2
Use a flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs holding the dispenser control in place.
3
Note the orientation of the wire connecters then disconnect them to fully remove the control.
4
Use a 5/16th inch wrench to depress the locking ring to release the water line from the spigot.
5
Detach the line from the retaining clip.
6
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw securing the left door hinge cover.
7
Lift off the cover and depress the locking ring to release the water line from the coupler and pull the old line out.
8
Install the new dispenser water line by inserting it through the top hinge.
9
Fully attach the water line to the coupler.
10
Replace the hinge cover and secure it with the screw.
11
Attach the opposite end of the new water line to the spigot and secure it under the retaining clip.
12
Reinstall the dispenser control by first connecting the wires to the appropriate terminals.
13
Now insert the tabs on top of the control into the housing slots and snap the control into position.
14
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water line (or water tube) on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the water line is when it is leaking water.
All of the information for this water line replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, KitchenAid
Tools needed: flat-head screwdriver, 5/16th inch wrench, Phillips-head screwdriver
All of the information for this water line replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, KitchenAid
Tools needed: flat-head screwdriver, 5/16th inch wrench, Phillips-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the dispenser water line in your refrigerator unplug the power cord.
2
Use a flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs holding the dispenser control in place.
3
Note the orientation of the wire connecters then disconnect them to fully remove the control.
4
Use a 5/16th inch wrench to depress the locking ring to release the water line from the spigot.
5
Detach the line from the retaining clip.
6
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw securing the left door hinge cover.
7
Lift off the cover and depress the locking ring to release the water line from the coupler and pull the old line out.
8
Install the new dispenser water line by inserting it through the top hinge.
9
Fully attach the water line to the coupler.
10
Replace the hinge cover and secure it with the screw.
11
Attach the opposite end of the new water line to the spigot and secure it under the retaining clip.
12
Reinstall the dispenser control by first connecting the wires to the appropriate terminals.
13
Now insert the tabs on top of the control into the housing slots and snap the control into position.
14
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Water Line
$85.36
Total$0.00
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