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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairSamsung Refrigerator Ice Maker Drain Tube Replacement DA97-04049S
Samsung Refrigerator Ice Maker Drain Tube Replacement DA97-04049S
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$5.55Estimated Savings
$112.5002:20
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the ice maker drain tube on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if water is leaking from the base of the refrigerator.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the icemaker drain tube assembly in the Samsung refrigerator, you will need a Phillips head screwdriver.
2
To replace the icemaker drain tube assembly in the Samsung refrigerator, you will need a Phillips head screwdriver.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord.
4
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord.
5
Have an assistant help you to move the refrigerator away from the wall.
6
Have an assistant help you to move the refrigerator away from the wall.
7
Unthread the seven screws securing the lower rear access panel using the Phillips head screwdriver.
8
Unthread the seven screws securing the lower rear access panel using the Phillips head screwdriver.
9
With the screws unthreaded, lift the panel up to remove.
10
With the screws unthreaded, lift the panel up to remove.
11
If still intact, pull the old drain tube assembly down to remove.
12
If still intact, pull the old drain tube assembly down to remove.
13
When installing the new ice maker drain tube assembly, be aware you may need to trim the length of the new drain tube to match the old one.
14
Before you install the new icemaker drain tube assembly, confirm the tube is inserted into the grommet.
15
Since you should trim the top of the tube, insert the bottom of the tube where the small hole is into the valve before trimming.
16
Now align the tube on the retaining post and the grommet on the drain spout.
17
Once the tube is trimmed, insert the top of the tube into the valve.
18
Reinstall the access panel by aligning the bottom tabs first, then thread the screws to secure.
19
Now align the tube on the retaining post and the valve on the drain spout.
20
Move the appliance back against the wall, plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
21
Reinstall the access panel by aligning the bottom tabs first, then thread the screws to secure.
22
Move the appliance back against the wall, plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the ice maker drain tube on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if water is leaking from the base of the refrigerator.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the icemaker drain tube assembly in the Samsung refrigerator, you will need a Phillips head screwdriver.
2
To replace the icemaker drain tube assembly in the Samsung refrigerator, you will need a Phillips head screwdriver.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord.
4
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord.
5
Have an assistant help you to move the refrigerator away from the wall.
6
Have an assistant help you to move the refrigerator away from the wall.
7
Unthread the seven screws securing the lower rear access panel using the Phillips head screwdriver.
8
Unthread the seven screws securing the lower rear access panel using the Phillips head screwdriver.
9
With the screws unthreaded, lift the panel up to remove.
10
With the screws unthreaded, lift the panel up to remove.
11
If still intact, pull the old drain tube assembly down to remove.
12
If still intact, pull the old drain tube assembly down to remove.
13
When installing the new ice maker drain tube assembly, be aware you may need to trim the length of the new drain tube to match the old one.
14
Before you install the new icemaker drain tube assembly, confirm the tube is inserted into the grommet.
15
Since you should trim the top of the tube, insert the bottom of the tube where the small hole is into the valve before trimming.
16
Now align the tube on the retaining post and the grommet on the drain spout.
17
Once the tube is trimmed, insert the top of the tube into the valve.
18
Reinstall the access panel by aligning the bottom tabs first, then thread the screws to secure.
19
Now align the tube on the retaining post and the valve on the drain spout.
20
Move the appliance back against the wall, plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
21
Reinstall the access panel by aligning the bottom tabs first, then thread the screws to secure.
22
Move the appliance back against the wall, plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
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