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Customer Questions and Answers for Water Tank Assembly by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18016818
Manufacturer Part Number: WP12956202

The Water Tank Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This assembly stores and supplies water for the refrigerator's water dispenser and ice maker, ensuring a continuous flow of fresh water.

Causes of a bad water tank assembly can include leaks or cracks due to aging, freezing and thawing cycles, or damage from impacts. Additionally, mineral buildup from hard water can clog the tank and affect its performance.

Symptoms of a bad water tank assembly include:

  • Water leaks inside the refrigerator
  • Reduced water flow from the dispenser
  • Ice maker not producing ice
  • Unusual tastes or odors in the water

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 Tank Assembly (Part Number: OEM18016818)

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Hello Marty. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the filter head WP12956202 is bad and will need to be replaced in the unit.

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Hello Jared, In order to replace the water tank on this unit you will first need to pull unit out and turn off water. Remove lower cover on back of unit and disconnect water line. You then need to remove the shelving in the refrigerator compartment. pull filter out and cover off filter head. Using flat blade screwdriver, put in holes in panel of back wall to release the clips to remove panel. You will then pull out the water tank and disconnect from water valve. Reinstall in reverse.

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King Kev, No the replacement part will not likely have an instruction sheet. But here are the instructions from the manual : WATER TANK 1. Turn water off to unit. 2. Disconnect water line that supplies water tank from water supply. 3. Remove crispers and shelves from right side of fresh food compartment. 4. Remove covers on back bulkhead by inserting screwdriver in slots to release tabs. 5. Disconnect water line from outlet of tank to inlet of water valve by holding tubing collar stationary and pulling water tube out of valve. 6. Remove water tank and tubing. 7. Reverse procedure to reassemble. " Thanks

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Hello Jennifer. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like this is the line you will need WP12962204. Make sure the water line is grey in color. Hope this helps.

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Hello Natedog. Yes, you will press in the plastic ring on the water valve where the line goes into the water valve with your fingers. While pressed in, pull the water line out of the water valve. Hope this helps.

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Hello Natedog. The water valve has compression fittings that you will press in on to release the water lines. You will insert the new waterlines from the new water tank inside those fittings. Hope this helps.

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