DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water supply tube on a GE Refrigerator (Model GSE25GSHPCSS). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator is leaking.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the water supply tube on this GE refrigerator…
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… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a 5/16th inch nut driver, a half-inch wrench, and an adjustable wrench.
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Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord…
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… and shut off the home’s water supply line valve.
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Have an assistant help you to move the refrigerator away from the wall.
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Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the upper center screw securing the water line retainer and lower rear access panel.
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Next, unthread the five remaining screws securing the access panel using the 5/16th inch nut driver.
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With the screws unthreaded, lift the panel up to remove.
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Use the half-inch wrench and the adjustable wrench to unthread the water supply tube from the supply line - be prepared for some water to spill.
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Using the half-inch wrench, unthread the old supply tube from the inlet valve to fully remove.
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To install the new water supply tube…
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… thread the appropriate end onto the inlet valve port and tighten.
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Thread the supply line onto the opposite end of the tube and tighten.
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Replace the lower rear access panel by aligning the bottom tabs first.
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Secure the water line behind the retainer and rethread the upper center screw.
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Move the appliance back against the wall.
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Open the home’s water supply line valve…
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… plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
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… and the refrigerator should be ready for use.