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Customer Questions and Answers for Water Tube Assembly by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18027981
Manufacturer Part Number: WP4388152

The Water Tube Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It supplies water from the inlet valve to the ice maker and water dispenser, ensuring a steady and reliable flow of water for ice production and drinking.

Causes of a bad water tube assembly can include blockages from mineral deposits, kinks or cracks in the tubing, or damage from regular use. If the tube becomes compromised, it can lead to inadequate water supply or leaks.

Symptoms of a bad water tube assembly include:

  • Reduced or no water flow to the ice maker or dispenser
  • Leaking water inside or outside the refrigerator
  • Ice maker not producing ice
  • Water dispenser not functioning properly

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Water Tube Assembly (Part Number: OEM18027981)

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Hello Dennis. No way to disconnect the water to just the dispenser. As for the fitting, press in on it and pull out the water line at the same time.

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Fritz for Model Number Kitchen Aid Refrig' KSSS48DB (built in: no W00) part # 2002428

Video for water disp tube: AP3108776 (4388152) Water tube assembly shows newer model installation than my fridge. My fridge has a 90 degree elbow (perhaps a 3/8" ) with a 1" nut to hold elbow to freezer door bottom. It in no way resembles the easy disconnect of the tube from its supply shown in the video. Before I tackle installation of new part, I'd like your best advice to proceed. My built in was purchased circa 1995. My part was purchased: Order Date: 10/27/2013 Order Number: 3782107

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Fritz, The nut at the bottom of the door just unscrews. If needed you can cut this tube at the bottom of the door in order to remove it from the existing tubing. This is the type of nut that was used prior to the use of quick connects. Removal and installation would be easier if you are able to remove the door. When you remove the existing water line the door can be in place but getting it back through the without the door being off would be difficult to get it through the hinge.

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Mia for Model Number Kenmore Elite 10650599000

A workman broke off the nozzle that directs the water from the dispenser downwards rather than straight out as the white tubing that's left is doing. This nozzle was held on by a screw that's still there in the door until the tubing and I want to replace this, but don't need all the tubing that comes with replacement part 4388152. Is it possible to either just get the parts I need, or remove them from the entire tubing fitting? I can't imagine getting the tubing up through the door and the new one down again, but if I can pull the nozzle and "plate" from the new piece and attach to the old tube and door with the screw, I'll be good. Your earlier advice, please and thank you.

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Mia, The pieces on part WP4388152 are molded together and do not come apart. You would need to replace the tubing in the door which is not a difficult task. The door has a channel that runs through it to make the process easier. You will want to remove the door to do this though.

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Chuck, The check valve would be installed at the bottom of the freezer door. When you remove the kickplate, there is the water line. You will want to cut the water line on the 1/4" side and install the check valve with the arrow pointing toward the door.

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Chuck, To get the dispenser from dripping you will want to install a check valve 8201815. The check valve would be installed at the bottom of the freezer door. When you remove the kickplate, there is the water line. You will want to cut the water line on the 1/4" side and install the check valve with the arrow pointing toward the door.

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C. Kinion, Replacing the water tube will make it so that there is not calcium build up but will not correct the dripping issue. To correct the dripping issue you will want to install a check valve at the bottom of the freezer door. The check valve is part number 8201815. You would remove the kickplate and cut the 1/4" tubing. Install the check valve with the arrow pointing toward the freezer door.

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Hello Brian. If you have water everywhere, but the door, then the line is frozen inside the door and will need to be thawed out.

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Hello Conrad. You will simply start the tube in the hole in the dispenser and push it through the bottom of the door. The string is not required to replace the hose, but makes it a little easier to replace.

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Hello Michael. The freezer is to cold. It needs to be 0°. To cold causes the issue you are having, not a adjustment screw.

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Hello Crista, The water fitting 8201537 inside the door is one piece from where it attaches at the bottom of the door to the water dispense "nozzle". The complete water line has to be replaced inside the door.

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