How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6006882 / WP2260518B Refrigerator Water Filter Cap

Our Kenmore (Whirlpool) refrigerator's ice maker had stopped making ice. I searched YouTube and found a repair videos for this exact problem, finding one with a similar refrigerator and the identical ice maker. I learned that the Water Inlet Valve had likely gone bad and would need to be replaced. In the video the tech pointed out the small rubber tube inside the freezer that comes down from the ceiling of the refrigerator into the ice maker. This tube feeds it the water to make ice with and was frozen solid. He explained that this had occurred due to a slow drip caused by the failing Water Inlet Valve. I checked out our refrigerator and found the tube was frozen as in the video and also that the small compartment it fed into was filled with solid ice as well. I applied heat from a small hair dryer to melt the ice and free up the tube (my own solution). The repair tech provided the replacement part number for the Water Inlet Valve which lead me to the Appliance Parts Pros site. I then watched your video, which being professionally done was even more helpful than the YouTube version. In addition, unlike the YouTube video your Water Inlet Valve hook up was identical to mine, with a Connector Valve already in place to first receive the water. I also ordered a Water Filter Cap. Ours had broken, and I'd previously bought a cheap generic replacement on EBay. However the quality wasn't great and it had already broken so I decided to spring for the real deal. This was a very easy repair to do myself and I saved over $200 by not having to call in the repair service we've used in the past. Being out of work due to the current pandemic, this money savings is especially important now. In future I will always research the possible causes and repairs of our appliances and if it looks doable will try and take care of them myself. 

I pulled the refrigerator out, removed the back panel, disconnected the fan motor. I did not know how hard or easy it would be to remove the fan from the motor shaft so I removed the motor with the fan attached and then removed and replaced the fan. This would not be necessary if you have a lot of strength, but if you need leverage to push the fan down on the shaft you might want to disconnect and remove the motor fan assembly too. After replacing the motor assembly and reconnecting I tested by plugging in momentarily and then replaced the back and pushed the refrigerator back. (This is also a good time to clean the coils underneath, vacuum out the dust, and clean behind the refrigerator) 

I order a new cap and was able to change the filter with no problem. 

Ordered the part, removed the old drawer and installed the new one. Also installed the new water filter and cap. 

Through your website and YouTube DIY’s I was able to find the parts for my specific refrigerator and fix it, the wife had been after me for over a year to fix it and did not. I was ready to buy a new refrigerator but decided to try and fix it myself you guys rock ! 

Normally a tool is not required but due to the cap damage I needed to use a screwdriver and now that the cap is replaced a tool will not be necessary for my next filter replacement. 

I fixed it after looking at your how to video. Without it, I would not have been able to fix it 

Everything was fixed perfectly 

Ordered cap from your store. 

Checked various items and could not find a direct cause. Replaced water valve which fixed problem and started making ice again. This is the 2nd water valve I've replaced in 16 years in same fridge. Thank you