DIY How to Install a Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Maker and Water Dispense...

Start to finish instructions here in my "DIY How to Install a Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Maker and Water Dispenser | Step by Step Tutorial". This is a very easy installation if you are able to hook into you existing dishwasher water supply line/valve. All you need is a three way valve that has a shut off with a 3/8" connection for the dishwasher and then a 1/4" connection for your ice maker. This operation is best done using two people to determine drill locations and running your ice maker line. Step 1. Measure approximate distance from water supply valve to refrigerator (this determines the length of steel braided water line that you need to purchase. ( I used a 20' length...always buy a little longer than what you may think you'll need). Step 2: Get (buy)three way coupling from plumbing supply store or Lowe's/Home Depot (they are fairly cheap). Step 3. Buy Ice Maker Steel braided 1/4" water line from plumbing supply store Step 4. Turn off Water at main supply valve to house Step 6. Drain existing water from inlet main water line after turning off main valve to house by cracking any sink valve in the house. (Make sure you are not running anything such as a washer or dishwasher during this time). Step 7. Disconnect dishwasher from valve (usually a 3/8") with an open ended wrench or crescent (open ended adjustable) wrench. Have dry towels at the ready as there will be residual water. Step 8. Install new three way coupling Step 9. Hook up dishwasher line to 3/8" connection on three way coupling Step 10. Determine drill sites in floor behind refrigerator and under kitchen sink Step 11. Drill holes using slightly larger drill bit than the size of hose connection nut Step 12. Connect ice maker line to coupling under kitchen sink Step 13. Run braided steel line under house up through hole behind refrigerator Step 14. Connect other end of hose to refrigerator connection Step 15. Once tight, turn main water to house back on (best to have partner monitor connections for leaks). Step 16. Silicone around holes that were drilled to keep rodents out etc. Step 17. Pour water and wait a couple hours for ice to form Step 18. Enjoy your ice maker https://www.diy-technician.com Shark Industrial 25 FT Stainless Steel Braided Ice Maker Hose with 1/4" Comp by 1/4" Comp Connection: https://amzn.to/2L8YOfv #ice #icemaker #whirlpool #Water #dispenser #howto #diY #Lowes #HomeDepot # valve #instructions #kitchen #clean #waterline #lesson #instructions