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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Water Reservoir Replacement #W10418477
Whirlpool Refrigerator Water Reservoir Replacement #W10418477
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$111.59Estimated Savings
$112.5005:46
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water reservoir (or reservoir coil) on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the reservoir is if is leaking, causing water to leak out of the refrigerator and water pressure from the dispenser to be low.
All of the information in this reservoir replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid
Tools used: flat-head screwdriver, 3/8” wrench, 1/4” socket or nut driver
All of the information in this reservoir replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid
Tools used: flat-head screwdriver, 3/8” wrench, 1/4” socket or nut driver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the water reservoir assembly in your refrigerator unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Open both refrigerator doors and remove the shelving from the right side of the refrigerator compartment.
4
Depress the tab to release the water filter cover then bend the cover outward to remove.
5
Now, use a flat-head screwdriver to bend the retaining tabs to release the lower access panel.
6
Release the center retaining clip to remove the upper access panel.
7
If applicable, remove the water filter from the filter base.
8
Depress the right side retaining clip to release the filter base assembly.
9
Dislodge the dual water inlet valve.
10
Use a 3/8th inch wrench to depress the locking ring to release the incoming line from the valve.
11
Detach the reservoir water line from the retaining clip.
12
Detach the coil retainer from its mounting clips and pull the reservoir assembly free of the rear panel.
13
Next, use a wrench to help unthread the nut to release the water supply line from the lower inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
14
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the access panel.
15
Pull the panel out and remove the power cord retainer from the panel.
16
Disconnect the inlet valve wire harness.
17
Depress the locking ring to release the water line from the valve.
18
Remove the retainer from the line and you can completely remove the old reservoir assembly.
19
Install the new water reservoir assembly by feeding the end of the water line through the hole in the cabinet.
20
Snap the reservoir coil retainer onto the mounting clips.
21
Secure the water line under the retaining clip and fully insert the incoming line into the valve.
22
Now snap the valve into place on the rear panel then position the water lines in the appropriate channels.
23
Insert the left side filter base pin into the bracket then snap the right side pin into place.
24
Reinstall the water filter if applicable.
25
Replace the upper access panel and snap it into position.
26
Insert the tabs on the bottom of the lower access panel into the slots on the rear panel and snap it into place.
27
Realign the water filter cover and close it.
28
Replace the shelving.
29
Now slide the retainer over the new water line and fully insert line into the lower inlet valve.
30
Position the access panel and connect the wire harness to the terminals on the inlet valve.
31
Attach the power cord retainer to the panel then fully reposition the panel.
32
Replace the screws to secure it.
33
Remember to secure the two water lines with the retainers.
34
Secure the water supply line to the valve with the nut.
35
We recommend using silicone to seal the water line access hole.
36
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on plug the power cord back in and you refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water reservoir (or reservoir coil) on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the reservoir is if is leaking, causing water to leak out of the refrigerator and water pressure from the dispenser to be low.
All of the information in this reservoir replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid
Tools used: flat-head screwdriver, 3/8” wrench, 1/4” socket or nut driver
All of the information in this reservoir replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid
Tools used: flat-head screwdriver, 3/8” wrench, 1/4” socket or nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the water reservoir assembly in your refrigerator unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Open both refrigerator doors and remove the shelving from the right side of the refrigerator compartment.
4
Depress the tab to release the water filter cover then bend the cover outward to remove.
5
Now, use a flat-head screwdriver to bend the retaining tabs to release the lower access panel.
6
Release the center retaining clip to remove the upper access panel.
7
If applicable, remove the water filter from the filter base.
8
Depress the right side retaining clip to release the filter base assembly.
9
Dislodge the dual water inlet valve.
10
Use a 3/8th inch wrench to depress the locking ring to release the incoming line from the valve.
11
Detach the reservoir water line from the retaining clip.
12
Detach the coil retainer from its mounting clips and pull the reservoir assembly free of the rear panel.
13
Next, use a wrench to help unthread the nut to release the water supply line from the lower inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
14
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the access panel.
15
Pull the panel out and remove the power cord retainer from the panel.
16
Disconnect the inlet valve wire harness.
17
Depress the locking ring to release the water line from the valve.
18
Remove the retainer from the line and you can completely remove the old reservoir assembly.
19
Install the new water reservoir assembly by feeding the end of the water line through the hole in the cabinet.
20
Snap the reservoir coil retainer onto the mounting clips.
21
Secure the water line under the retaining clip and fully insert the incoming line into the valve.
22
Now snap the valve into place on the rear panel then position the water lines in the appropriate channels.
23
Insert the left side filter base pin into the bracket then snap the right side pin into place.
24
Reinstall the water filter if applicable.
25
Replace the upper access panel and snap it into position.
26
Insert the tabs on the bottom of the lower access panel into the slots on the rear panel and snap it into place.
27
Realign the water filter cover and close it.
28
Replace the shelving.
29
Now slide the retainer over the new water line and fully insert line into the lower inlet valve.
30
Position the access panel and connect the wire harness to the terminals on the inlet valve.
31
Attach the power cord retainer to the panel then fully reposition the panel.
32
Replace the screws to secure it.
33
Remember to secure the two water lines with the retainers.
34
Secure the water supply line to the valve with the nut.
35
We recommend using silicone to seal the water line access hole.
36
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on plug the power cord back in and you refrigerator should be ready for use.
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