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How to Replace the Water Line in the Door of a Kenmore

If you notice water leaking from the door of your Kenmore refrigerator, you most likely have a broken water line, which runs through the door to the water and ice dispenser. The water line can be manually removed from the water dispenser, and you can then inspect the water line for any holes or rips. A new water line part for the door can be ordered from Kenmore or purchased from an online retailer.

Things You'll Need

  • Phillips head screwdriver
  • Flat head screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Move your Kenmore refrigerator away from the wall and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

    • 2

      Remove the screws from the grille located at the bottom front of the refrigerator with a Phillips head screwdriver.

    • 3

      Pull out the water line from the bottom of the door to disconnect it then insert a flat head screwdriver into one of the two slots on the front of the water dispenser.

    • 4

      Press down on the screwdriver to pry the dispenser open. Remove the three screws from the dispenser switch.

    • 5

      Remove the two screws from the mounting bracket that holds the water line in place then pull out the water line from the connector.

    • 6

      Pull out the entire water line from the dispenser in the door. Slide the new water line part through the door.

    • 7

      Connect the top part of the water line then reinsert and tighten the two screws in the mounting plate.

    • 8

      Reinsert then tighten the screws in the dispenser switch. Replace the dispenser cover onto the dispenser.

    • 9

      Reconnect the water line at the bottom of the refrigerator then reinstall the bottom grille with its screws.

    • 10

      Reconnect the power cord to the wall outlet then push your Kenmore refrigerator back into place.