How to replace a Whirlpool refrigerator icemaker water supply tube

Is your ice maker suddenly not producing ice? A damaged or leaky water supply tube could be the culprit, but don’t worry—replacing it is easier than you think! Discover how to tackle this simple DIY fix with our step-by-step guide and helpful how-to video below, saving you both time and the cost of hiring a technician.

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The ice maker water supply tube is delivers water to the ice maker, allowing it to produce ice. Over time, this tube may become damaged, develop leaks, resulting in issues with ice production. Replacing the water supply tube can help restore your refrigerator’s ice maker.

The good news is that replacing the ice maker water supply tube is a relatively straightforward repair that can be completed with a few basic tools. This repair should only take a few minutes to complete, saving you the hassle and expense of calling a professional technician.

So, let’s get started and learn how to replace the ice maker water supply tube!

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The information in this article may not apply to your specific appliance model. We recommend consulting your manufacturer’s documentation or contact us with any questions.

What you’ll need

• 1/4″ nut driver
• 5/16” wrench
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Towel

Safety precautions

• Always power off and unplug your appliance or switch off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or replacement work. This keeps you safe by preventing any risk of injury from electric shock.
• Take your time and don’t rush while working to prevent accidents and personal injuries.
• Work in a well-lit area so you can clearly see and access the interior parts.
• Clear your workspace of clutter and other obstacles. Keep children and pets away from the work area.
• Never work on internal parts with bare wet hands. Make sure the work area is completely dry.
• Check your user manual to see if there are specific installation or safety instructions for your part or appliance. 
• Be gentle when handling or removing parts. Excessive force might damage the appliance or cause injury.
• Wear insulated work gloves to protect your hands from sharp metal parts, pinching hazards and debris.
• Wear safety glasses when working with chemicals, dust or cleaning large debris to prevent injury. 
• Don’t test wiring with a multimeter for live voltage if you’re unfamiliar with how to prevent short circuiting when testing. 

Replacement steps

1. Begin at the back of the refrigerator by removing the rear access panel. Use a quarter inch nut driver to remove the seven screws securing the panel. Take off the access panel.
2. Use the quarter inch nut driver to remove three screws that hold the water line retainer and water inlet valve in place.
3. Place a small towel on the floor to catch any water, then use the 5/16 wrench to push on the locking collar and pull out the ice maker water line.
4. Move to the front of the fridge and open the freezer door.
5. Remove the top shelf from the freezer compartment.
6. Close the flapper door on the left side of the freezer.
7. Lift the ice maker access door located at the top of the freezer compartment.
8. Carefully push the hinge to the right using your thumb to release the access door. Do the same on the left side and remove the access door.
9. Use a quarter inch nut driver to remove the screw at the bottom right of the ice maker assembly and take out the cover.
10. Close the flapper door and pull out the ice maker assembly.
11. Use a flat blade screwdriver to open the locking tab and disconnect the ice maker wire harness.
12. Locate the black tube that needs to be removed. Rock the tube side to side to break it loose, then slowly pull it down until the water supply tube is completely out.
13. Install the new ice maker water supply tube by threading it slowly into the opening.
14. Place the black nozzle of the tube in sideways. If the nozzle does not go in all the way, you may need to go to the back of the fridge and pull on the water tube.
15. Reconnect the ice maker harness plug.
16. Slide the ice maker assembly back into place, ensuring that the tip of the tube is over the water inlet cup.
17. Put the cover back on and secure it with a quarter inch screw.
18. Slide the ice maker access door post into the hinge on the left side. Push on the right side hinge slightly and lock the access door in place.
19. Place the top shelf back into the freezer compartment.
20. Go back to the back of the fridge and push the ice maker water line into the water valve.
21. Reinstall the water valve and secure it with two quarter inch screws.
22. Secure the water line retainer clip with another quarter inch screw.
23. Install the access panel and use the quarter inch nut driver to secure it with seven screws.
24. Turn the fridge back on and turn on the water.

Congratulations! You have successfully replaced the ice maker water supply tube.

Additional information

Thanks for reading! We hope this guide helped you replace the ice maker water supply tube on your Whirlpool refrigerator. 

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