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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve Replacement W10498990
Whirlpool Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve Replacement W10498990
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$125.14Estimated Savings
$112.5003:21
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reasons for replacing the water inlet valve are if the water dispenser is not working or is leaking or the ice maker is overflowing, but the water pressure from the house is high enough and the water filter is good.
All of the information in this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, 3/8” wrench
All of the information in this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, 3/8” wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the water inlet valve in your refrigerator unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Use a wrench to help unthread the nut to release the water supply line from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
4
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the access panel.
5
Pull the panel out and remove the power cord retainer from the panel.
6
Next, disconnect the inlet valve wire harness.
7
Use a 3/8th inch wrench to depress the locking ring and pull out the outgoing water line.
8
Use the quarter inch socket or nut driver to remove the valve mounting screw then remove the old valve from the panel.
9
You’re now ready to install the new water inlet valve.
10
Position the valve in the access panel.
11
Replace the mounting screw to secure it.
12
Insert the outgoing water line into the new valve.
13
Position the access panel and connect the wire harness to the terminals on the new valve.
14
Attach the power cord retainer to the access panel then fully reposition the panel.
15
Replace the screws to secure it.
16
Remember to secure the two water lines with the retainers.
17
Secure the water supply line to the new valve with the nut.
18
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on
19
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 inlet valve on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reasons for replacing the water inlet valve are if the water dispenser is not working or is leaking or the ice maker is overflowing, but the water pressure from the house is high enough and the water filter is good.
All of the information in this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, 3/8” wrench
All of the information in this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, 3/8” wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the water inlet valve in your refrigerator unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Use a wrench to help unthread the nut to release the water supply line from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
4
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the access panel.
5
Pull the panel out and remove the power cord retainer from the panel.
6
Next, disconnect the inlet valve wire harness.
7
Use a 3/8th inch wrench to depress the locking ring and pull out the outgoing water line.
8
Use the quarter inch socket or nut driver to remove the valve mounting screw then remove the old valve from the panel.
9
You’re now ready to install the new water inlet valve.
10
Position the valve in the access panel.
11
Replace the mounting screw to secure it.
12
Insert the outgoing water line into the new valve.
13
Position the access panel and connect the wire harness to the terminals on the new valve.
14
Attach the power cord retainer to the access panel then fully reposition the panel.
15
Replace the screws to secure it.
16
Remember to secure the two water lines with the retainers.
17
Secure the water supply line to the new valve with the nut.
18
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on
19
Plug the power cord back in and you refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Water Inlet Valve
$125.14
Total$0.00
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