Here’s yet another DIY project to help save you some labor charges on failing home appliances.
Problem: refrigerator is leaking from the back of the unit
Fix: there is something wrong with either the water line or the valve. In my case, I could see water leaking from the blue cover on the valve kit itself. I removed the electrical plugs that were attached to the kit, pulled the quick release plugs on the tubes and unscrewed the copper water line into the valve. I played around with it for a bit, but realized the kit needed to be replaced. Tip: don’t forget to turn off the water supply before you start unplugging and unscrewing tubes.
Time required: removal – 10 minutes, replacement – 5 minutes
Thanks to Trent, he pointed me to Repair Clinic and found the exact part I needed.
dual water inlet valve kit
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Interesting to read since I have a similar problem with my whirlpool ref – side/side. Did you have problem with the quick connections. I can’t figure out how they come apart. Do you pull. screw, twist ???
I need to take it off and replace with a new part. Thanks
For the quick connections, you actually push them in while pulling the hose out. So you have to use one hand to push and the other to pull.