How to disconnect water line from whirlpool refrigerator door

How to disconnect water line from whirlpool refrigerator door
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whats the trick to Disconnect the water line under the Whirlpool Fridge ?


On the back and under the Fridge ( side by side ) and ( 4-5 years old ) theres these 2 water lines, one for the ice and one for the cold water in the door, How do you disconnect this line ? i was told if its not done right you will break it, and i dont want that to happen, heres a picture of it and there are 2 of them and both are the same type, its the left one i want to remove and replace.. whats the trick to this disconnect ? Thank you ! Craig

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How to disconnect water line from whirlpool refrigerator door

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The couplings are similar to sharkbite fittings. You will press up on the white collar while pulling slightly on the water line. I would make sure the water supply was off before I did this, though

How to disconnect water line from whirlpool refrigerator door
why do you need to remove these two lines? Isn't there a main connection on the back ahead of these two? Sure would be easier to remove that one than these.

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How to disconnect water line from whirlpool refrigerator door
that did it .... i have a crack in the line and its a a weird size.. the line from the floor to the fridge is fine.. and its 1/4.. but the one with the crack in it is not a 3/8s or a 1/4... thinking it could be a 5/8's back to the blue store... grrrrrrrr and a very big UGH ! lol water off btw ;-)

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07-17-12, 10:08 AM

How to disconnect water line from whirlpool refrigerator door

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You will not find that fitting. Its a overseas part and a special order from the manufacturer.

Been there done that. That fitting is usually pressed on and there is nothing you can do if its on the fridge side.

I have not looked in a while to see if anyone has made this fitting yet.

Don't tell me...LG fridge?????

Many fridges have been returned under warranty and replaced because of this issue. Its mind boggling.

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hey Mike , the good news is i dont need that fitting.. its fine.. the water line has a crack in it.. funny thing is.. the OD of the line is 1/4 and the ID is 5/8's so i picked up a barb on both ends, installed it with a new peice of 3 /16 id and 1/4 OD put it on the 3/16 barb on both ends and used a long peice of shrink tube, heated that up sealed it and works like a champ ;-) iif thers a will theres a way ! total cost was $2.36 to fix it.. the people from the appliance place wated 50.00 to just come out and tell me what was wrong with it, i knew what was wrong with it.. if its a service call, call it that.... this lady was addiment about that.. just kept saying 50 to tell ya whats wrong with it.. i told her i know whats wrong with it.. how much to come out and fix the whole water line.. she again said.. its 50.00 to come out and tell you whats wrong with it.. i just hung up.. 50.00 for a service call is way to much.. i charge 22.50 for service calls here in Michigan as a Locksmith , find out whats wrong and fix the problem if i can and as cheapley for the customer as i can.. thanks for ringing in and i hope this helps someone else fixing their water line on the fridge.. oh.. no its not an LG .. its a Whilrpool... 4-5 years old.. concord i think it is... thanks again, Craig

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How do you replace the water line on a Whirlpool refrigerator?

Before installing your refrigerator water line, there are a few supplies you will need..
Step 1: Turn off the water supply. ... .
Step 2: Connect tubing to the water supply. ... .
Step 3: Flush out the tubing. ... .
Step 4: Connect the water supply tubing to the refrigerator. ... .
Step 5: Turn on the water supply..