How To Install Refrigerator Water Valve

If there is a water supply valve already installed behind your fridge simply connect the supply valve to the refrigerator valve with 1 4 inch water line supply tubing.

How to install refrigerator water valve. Check around where the refrigerator is placed to see if there is an existing water supply line extending from the wall or up from the floor. If it s not there check under the sink or in the basement below the refrigerator. If the water inlet valve fails it won t open to allow water flow or it lets water flow constantly even when the refrigerator is unplugged. If the water inlet valve is defective replace it with a manufacturer approved replacement part.

Turn off power water supply. Rotate the ice and water supply valve to the off position. Pull your whirlpool refrigerator far enough away from the wall so you can unplug the appliance and access the water supply line. Once the appliance is unplugged turn off the water supply.

Refrigerator water inlet valve has wire harnesses connected disconnect the wire harnesses. The water valve controls the flow of water to the ice maker and water dispenser. The most common reasons for replacing. Install the brand new water valve assembly attach it onto the same mounting bracket where the old one was located secure it in place with the screws or bolts that came with the new valve.

Attach the wire harnesses from the refrigerator onto the new water valve.