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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Barracuda Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve Replacement WPW10179146 
Whirlpool Barracuda Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve Replacement WPW10179146
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$78.26Estimated Savings
$112.5003:48
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a Whirlpool Barracuda refrigerator (Model WRS325FDAM04). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator is not making ice cubes or dispensing water.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the water inlet valve in your refrigerator…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Shut off the water supply as well.
4
Pull the refrigerator away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.
5
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the water inlet line coupler from the lower rear access panel.
6
Unthread all of the screws to release the access panel.
7
Now unthread the screws securing the water inlet valve bracket to the frame.
8
Disconnect the wire connecters.
9
Note the location of the water lines… then use a small flat-head screwdriver to remove the locking clips securing the lines to the valve.
10
You can use a 7/16th inch wrench to help depress the retaining rings to release the lines from the valve ports.
11
Install the new water inlet valve…
12
…by first inserting the water lines into the appropriate ports until fully seated.
13
Secure with the locking clips.
14
Connect the wire connecters to the terminals.
15
Align the water inlet valve bracket on the frame and secure it with the mounting screws.
16
Reinstall the access panel.
17
Be sure to secure the water inlet line coupler to the panel.
18
Turn the water supply back on…
19
…plug the power cord back in…
20
…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 Whirlpool Barracuda refrigerator (Model WRS325FDAM04). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator is not making ice cubes or dispensing water.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the water inlet valve in your refrigerator…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Shut off the water supply as well.
4
Pull the refrigerator away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.
5
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the water inlet line coupler from the lower rear access panel.
6
Unthread all of the screws to release the access panel.
7
Now unthread the screws securing the water inlet valve bracket to the frame.
8
Disconnect the wire connecters.
9
Note the location of the water lines… then use a small flat-head screwdriver to remove the locking clips securing the lines to the valve.
10
You can use a 7/16th inch wrench to help depress the retaining rings to release the lines from the valve ports.
11
Install the new water inlet valve…
12
…by first inserting the water lines into the appropriate ports until fully seated.
13
Secure with the locking clips.
14
Connect the wire connecters to the terminals.
15
Align the water inlet valve bracket on the frame and secure it with the mounting screws.
16
Reinstall the access panel.
17
Be sure to secure the water inlet line coupler to the panel.
18
Turn the water supply back on…
19
…plug the power cord back in…
20
…and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Water Inlet Valve
$78.26
Total$0.00
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