How to install a waterline for a refrigerator. Many refrigerator's now come with a water tap and an ice maker. Here we will show you how you can install a waterline for a refrigerator. When installing a waterline to a refrigerator it is always a good idea to check the install manual you received when your purchased the refrigerator.
Installing a Waterline for a Refrigerator
- You need to locate the nearest cold waterline to the refrigerator.
- Once you have found the nearest cold waterline you need to install a valve in the cold waterline for the refrigerator line.
Installing A Valve For a Refrigerator
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When Installing a valve for your refrigerator the most popular way to do this is to just solder in a valve. However many people are not that comfortable with soldering. If you are someone who is not comfortable with soldering than you can install a
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Sharkbite fittings for refrigerators a very simple to install, basically your just cut the copper and push the Sharkbite fitting on to either end of the copper and they hold every time. I always recommend sharkbite fitting for someone who is not comfortable with soldering. why take the chance when it comes to water damage.
Installing a Waterline From Valve To Refrigerator
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Once you have your valve installed on your cold waterline for your refrigerator you will need to install a waterline to the refrigerator. There are 3 different types of materials you could use for this either plastic, cross linked poly or soft copper. Plastic is cheaper however can be punctured easily. Make sure if you use plastic to ensure nothing can puncture the line.
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On the back of the refrigerator is a connection for you waterline. you will need to run the waterline from your cold shut off to your refrigerator and make the connection at the back of the refrigerator. Below is a kit that you can buy that will have everything you need to hook up a waterline for a refrigerator.
Does The waterline kit for the refrigerator have a shut off with it?
ReplyDeleteYes it does come with a does not require a shut off.
DeleteThanks for the question