WHIRLPOOL FRIDGE WRX986SIHZ Leaking Water

Drain Tube P-Trap Kit

This kit replaces the original 'duckbill' style drain valve which is prone to sticking shut or clogging with sediment. When the valve fails, defrost water cannot exit the evaporator area and eventually overflows into the refrigerator cabin or out the front. The P-trap design in this kit prevents future clogs and air infiltration while allowing proper drainage.

SKU: W10619951

Water Filter Housing Assembly

The plastic manifold within the filter housing can develop hairline fractures due to water hammer or fatigue over time. If the leak is observed inside the refrigerator compartment near the top right, this assembly is the likely culprit as it manages the high-pressure transition from the main line to the filter.

SKU: W11462000

Water Inlet Valve

This valve controls the flow to the icemaker and water dispenser. Mechanical failure of the solenoid or a crack in the plastic body can cause water to leak from the rear of the unit or cause a slow, constant drip at the dispenser tray.