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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve #W10349187
Whirlpool Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve #W10349187
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$156.32Estimated Savings
$112.5003:37
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reasons for replacing the water inlet valve are when the ice maker isn’t working, the water dispenser isn’t working, the refrigerator is leaking water, or the fridge is noisy or loud.
All of the information for this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: flat-head screwdriver, 3/8th inch wrench
All of the information for this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: flat-head screwdriver, 3/8th inch wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the dual water inlet valve in your refrigerator unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Open both refrigerator doors and remove the shelving from the right side of the refrigerator compartment.
4
Depress the tab to release the water filter cover then bend the cover outward to remove.
5
Now, use a flat-head screwdriver to bend the retaining tabs to release the lower access panel.
6
Release the center retaining clip to remove the upper access panel.
7
Use the screwdriver to help dislodge the dual water inlet valve.
8
Disconnect the wire connecters.
9
Detach the grounding clip.
10
Note the orientation of the water lines attached to the valve then use a 3/8th inch wrench to depress the locking rings to release the lines – be prepared for some water to spill.
11
You’re now ready to install the new dual water inlet valve.
12
Fully insert the water lines into the appropriate ports on the new valve.
13
Attach the grounding clip and connect the wire connecters.
14
Remember to replace the cover on the upper connecter.
15
Now snap the new valve into place on the rear panel then position the waters lines in the appropriate channels.
16
Replace the upper access panel and snap it into position.
17
Insert the tabs on the bottom of the lower access panel into the slots on the rear panel and snap it into place.
18
Realign the water filter cover and close it.
19
Replace the shelving.
20
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on
21
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use. Whirlpool Lg
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reasons for replacing the water inlet valve are when the ice maker isn’t working, the water dispenser isn’t working, the refrigerator is leaking water, or the fridge is noisy or loud.
All of the information for this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: flat-head screwdriver, 3/8th inch wrench
All of the information for this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Maytag
Tools needed: flat-head screwdriver, 3/8th inch wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the dual water inlet valve in your refrigerator unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Open both refrigerator doors and remove the shelving from the right side of the refrigerator compartment.
4
Depress the tab to release the water filter cover then bend the cover outward to remove.
5
Now, use a flat-head screwdriver to bend the retaining tabs to release the lower access panel.
6
Release the center retaining clip to remove the upper access panel.
7
Use the screwdriver to help dislodge the dual water inlet valve.
8
Disconnect the wire connecters.
9
Detach the grounding clip.
10
Note the orientation of the water lines attached to the valve then use a 3/8th inch wrench to depress the locking rings to release the lines – be prepared for some water to spill.
11
You’re now ready to install the new dual water inlet valve.
12
Fully insert the water lines into the appropriate ports on the new valve.
13
Attach the grounding clip and connect the wire connecters.
14
Remember to replace the cover on the upper connecter.
15
Now snap the new valve into place on the rear panel then position the waters lines in the appropriate channels.
16
Replace the upper access panel and snap it into position.
17
Insert the tabs on the bottom of the lower access panel into the slots on the rear panel and snap it into place.
18
Realign the water filter cover and close it.
19
Replace the shelving.
20
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on
21
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use. Whirlpool Lg
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Water Inlet Valve
$156.32
Total$0.00
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