Couple of issues with Whirlpool American fridge freezer

[NickB27]

Whirlpool American fridge freezer

1) The cold water supply pipe has split near the supply end. In profile it’s sort of arrow head shaped and has split around the ‘flanges’. a) Is this a standard pipe that I can pick up from a plumbers merchant. b) Does anyone have any repair suggestions. c) Am I going to have to buy a whirlpool genuine spare (which will cost a small fortune – see q2).

2) The light bulb in the fridge has blown. It looks like a fairly standard Fridge bulb, being mostly cylindrical, however the real gotcha is that it’s a push fit with a pair of ‘spade’ connectors. My best quote so far to replace this bulb is about 13 quid! At that sort of price I have to question the need I have to illuminate the inside of my fridge. I’m about to unscrew the lamp mounting to see how easily I can replace the bulb holder. Any other suggestions?

If it matters then it’s an S20 uk model.

[Dave_Conway]

Re: Couple of issues with Whirlpool American fridge freezer

NickB27 wrote:If it matters then it’s an S20 uk model.

It matters a lot Nick 😉

Please post the full model number from the rating plate inside the unit 🙂

Dave.

[NickB27]

Re: Couple of issues with Whirlpool American fridge freezer

I thought that there were only really two models – the s20 and the s25 I thought that the rest of the number was cosmetic (eg black/white/silver).

I’m used to being wrong though – the full model number is S20B-RWW20-A/G.

Thanks.

[Dave_Conway]

Re: Couple of issues with Whirlpool American fridge freezer

The hose (for your own safety) must be of “food standard” quality as water for human consumption passes through it.

The correct part from Whirlpool is 481253029199 at £15.49 inc VAT plus carriage.

If you take the lamp to a local electrical retailer it should be easy enough to identify a suitable replacement at far less than the £13.22 Whirlpool want for it 🙂

If you need the hose, drop me an email and I can arrange for you.

Dave.

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