Water hookup for fridge

How to Connect a Water Line to Your Refrigerator

A water line connection is required between the refrigerator and the home's water supply in order to use the ice maker and water dispenser. You will most likely need to install a connector or an adapter to your water supply. The water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Check out our video on how to change the water filter if you need further assistance. The water supply setup may vary depending on your home, so if you need to modify the water supply, we strongly recommend you contact a qualified plumber. After installing the water line to the water supply, turn the water on. Flush out the tubing until the water is clear. Turn the water supply back off. Now let's move on to connecting the refrigerator.

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Running a water line to a refrigerator to supply its ice maker and drinking water dispenser has never been easier. This type of fitting is easy to install and is less prone to leaking than a saddle valve fitting older models. In most cases, the water line can run from a kitchen faucet water supply line through the kitchen cabinets and refrigerator. If running the line through the cabinets is not feasible, you might need to run it through the floor and up to where the fridge is located. Before getting started, check behind your fridge to see if a water line and shutoff valve are already there—either extending out of the wall or sticking through the floor. Before gathering supplies and embarking on this project, it helps to be familiar with the two main items you'll be using.

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Your Fridge Water Connection Is A Specialist Plumbing Installation Task

Another good alternative would be to use a braided stainless steel line, but they are double the price. Whenever installing plastic pipe with compression fittings such as these, you always want to use plastic ferrules. The ferrule, AKA sleeve or olive, is the part the compresses on to the pipe which makes for a leak free joint. If you use a brass ferrule, you run the chance of it cutting thru the pipe and causing the fitting to leak, this is where most DIYers make a mistake that could potentially lead to a disaster. Another thing to keep in mind is using a brass sleeve inside the pipe.

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