Steps
Checking and replacing a water filter
- Turn off the water, unplug the refrigerator and pull it away from the wall.
- Locate the water filter, if your ice maker has one. It will look like a canister or cylinder and will be attached to the water-supply line.
- Using the adjustable wrench, disconnect the end of the filter that runs to the refrigerator while leaving the other end of the filter attached to the water-supply line.
- Hold the filter over a bucket and ask a helper to turn on the water-supply valve. If water flows freely, the filter is good. If water dribbles or doesn't flow at all, the filter needs to be replaced.
- Turn off the water-supply valve and disconnect the filter from the water-supply line, using your adjustable wrench.
- Buy a replacement filter at your appliance store and install it. Tighten the connections firmly to prevent leaks.
Dealing with a damaged water line
- Pull the refrigerator out from the wall and unplug it.
- Turn off the water-supply valve. The valve may be under the kitchen sink or connected to a cold-water pipe in your basement.
- Inspect the water-supply line that runs to the refrigerator, looking for crimps or kinks.
- Carefully straighten any problem areas you find, using just hand pressure. If you can't remove the crimps and kinks, replace the water line.
- Disconnect the line from the refrigerator and from the water-supply valve, using an adjustable wrench.
- Buy a replacement line at your appliance store and install it, tightening the connections firmly to prevent leaks.
Cleaning a clogged inlet valve
- Turn off the water, unplug the refrigerator and pull it away from the wall.
- Remove the bottom access panel on the back of the refrigerator, using a screwdriver or a nut driver and socket.
- Remove the water inlet valve using the nut driver and socket.
- Disassemble the valve and clean the screen.
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