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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Refrigerator Replace Water Inlet Valve #242253002
Frigidaire Refrigerator Replace Water Inlet Valve #242253002
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Total Parts Cost
$149.95Estimated Savings
$112.5004:13
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a Frigidaire refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the valve is if water flow is restricted, or if the valve is leaking.
All of the information for this refrigerator inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 1/4" socket or nut driver, small wrench
All of the information for this refrigerator inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 1/4" socket or nut driver, small wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the water inlet valve in your refrigerator be sure to unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the water supply line retainer to the rear panel.
4
Detach the water supply line from the inlet valve.
5
Next, unthread the remaining screws securing the rear access panel.
6
Set the panel aside.
7
Now unthread the water inlet valve mounting screws to detach the valve from the frame.
8
Note the orientation of the wire connecters then disconnect them.
9
Note the orientation of the water tubes then pull off the retainers and use a small wrench to depress the locking rings to release the tubes.
10
Before you install the new water inlet valve remove the protective cap.
11
Fully insert the water tubes into the appropriate valve ports.
12
Snap on the retainers to secure the tubes.
13
Now connect the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals.
14
Align the slot on the water inlet valve bracket with the screw on the side of the cabinet and slide the valve into place.
15
Thread and tighten the screws to secure.
16
Reposition the rear access panel and secure it with the screws.
17
Attach the water supply line to the new valve.
18
Secure the line to the rear panel with the retainer.
19
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on
20
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 inlet valve on a Frigidaire refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the valve is if water flow is restricted, or if the valve is leaking.
All of the information for this refrigerator inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 1/4" socket or nut driver, small wrench
All of the information for this refrigerator inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 1/4" socket or nut driver, small wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the water inlet valve in your refrigerator be sure to unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the water supply line retainer to the rear panel.
4
Detach the water supply line from the inlet valve.
5
Next, unthread the remaining screws securing the rear access panel.
6
Set the panel aside.
7
Now unthread the water inlet valve mounting screws to detach the valve from the frame.
8
Note the orientation of the wire connecters then disconnect them.
9
Note the orientation of the water tubes then pull off the retainers and use a small wrench to depress the locking rings to release the tubes.
10
Before you install the new water inlet valve remove the protective cap.
11
Fully insert the water tubes into the appropriate valve ports.
12
Snap on the retainers to secure the tubes.
13
Now connect the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals.
14
Align the slot on the water inlet valve bracket with the screw on the side of the cabinet and slide the valve into place.
15
Thread and tighten the screws to secure.
16
Reposition the rear access panel and secure it with the screws.
17
Attach the water supply line to the new valve.
18
Secure the line to the rear panel with the retainer.
19
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on
20
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Water Inlet Valve
$149.95
Total$0.00
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