How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6006836 / WP2256096 Refrigerator Ice Maker Water Supply Tube

All this occurred after our utility had to cut off our water for 2-3 hours. We almost ordered a new ice maker, but thankfully someone had their repair story posted. Based on that story, we ordered a new ice maker supply line and a new water inlet valve for our Kitchen Aid refrigerator. After turning off the water to the refrigerator we noticed that the water supply line had almost burst right above the ice maker, so we thawed that out with a hair dryer, then replaced that line first. Removed the Ice Maker. Then we located the water inlet valve, removed the old one and replaced it with the new one only after watching the video on your site. Reinstalled the ice maker and turned the water back on, no problems since and ice maker is working like new. 

Replaced internal water supply line to ice maker and water reservoir line for door water dispenser. Parts arrived quickly and repair was a no-brainer thanks to the repair videos. 

Replaced ice maker water supply line. 

Remove icemaker assembly,disconnect tube from valve on back of fridge, pull tube from inside of freezer to expose connection of rubber to plastic tubing, cutoff black rubber from end of split filler tube inside of freezer, tape with electric tape new plastic tube to old tube, pull old plastic from back of fridge until entire new tube was through to back of fridge, connect new tube to valve, done. 

Ordered repair kit from you and installed it. 

I pulled the old water line forwards out of the freezer a little ways. I then cut the black rubber end off and used duct tape to connect the new line to it. Then I pulled the old line out the back of the unit which pulled the new line into place. 

Followed you’re excellent videos! 

I purchased the water valve from AppliancePartsPros.com and watched their video showing me how to replace it. I also had to purchase the water line and the fill tube that is used to fill the ice tray. This piece had continued to leak a little bit of water and ruptured as the water froze. 

When my icemaker stopped making ice I found that the fill tube was frozen, and when I thawed it I saw that the tube was "inflated" by my system water pressure - while frozen shut the solenoid had actuated, attempting a water fill. Another freeze, another thaw and I found that the filler tube had split, spraying water into the freezer section. I replaced the fill tube, which is an easy task, and the icemaker worked great for about 24 hours, but then I opened the freezer to find the icemaker fill area covered in ice. That told me that the solenoid fill valve must be leaking, sending a trickle of water into the icemaker which then froze into a block of ice. I removed the dual solenoid fill valve assembly, and with that part number was assured of getting the right assembly from AppliancePartsPros. The part listing told me that some refrigerator units utilized an added part on the water inlet and provided a direct link. I needed both parts to keep my installation OEM. My fill valve and water inlet adapter are enroute, and with the pushlock fittings it's an easy install with only two screws to install the solenoid uint, and replacing the fiber-board back cover. I'm looking forward to more years of trouble-free ice! 

Ordered replacement supply tube before noon on Friday and received the OEM part before noon on Saturday. Followed the repair video to replace the tube. Video was for a different branded appliance, but was essentially the same as my appliance except I did not need to remove water inlet valve to remove and attach tube. Saved over $300 vs. the cost of parts and labor estimated by local appliance repair service.