How To Install A Water Line To Your Refrigerator

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In this video I show you how I installed a flexible poly tubing line from my cold main water line to the back of my refrigerator.

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[ottismymann]

Not a plumber or even a proficient DIYer, but everything I've heard recommends a compression or sweated tee connection; anything but a saddle valve.

[fergusof]

I'm glad you gave the disclaimer at the beginning because I didn't want to put my life in danger ... so I got my wife to do it! She'll be ok ... eventually!

[NoSubjectOffLimits]

Great video! Straight and to the point. I thought it was going to be a nightmare hooking up my new water line to the fridge, but this was the first and only video I watched, and it works like a charm! Thank you very much! And again. Great "DIY" Video

[mypointofblue]

Thanks Jimmy! I’m going to give this a second shot. I previously replaced my water line a few months back and last week I woke up to water in the kitchen and basement due to my expert installation. :)
It’s been disconnected for a week as I search for videos like this one. It was the connection from the waterline to the fridge that came disconnected. I took a screenshot of your video at that point for reference for my second attempt. Wish me luck! :)

[HsingSun]

Thank you for your video, should you flush the ice-water line before using?

[donnell]

Thanks for the close up shots of the connections especially at 3:26 its not hard for a novice like myself to turn the little white thing-a-ma-jig the wrong way!!!

[aimsical]

This is exactly what someone did in my house before I bought it and now I'm having major drywall damage and leaking. Please make sure that your poly tube is in a place that will not freeze and break during winter!

[gregorymorris]

Thank you for actually showing the fitting-connection to the water inlet of the refrigerator. I feel like so many other videos omit that crucial piece. All the tubing installation means nothing if the connection goes loose or breaks apart.
I sped through the rest of the video, so can't comment on the complete thing.

[angelitawilliams]

Thank you!!! I did it myself and saved money! Also figured out how to hook up my water sprayer in my kitchen sink from this video! Ha! Too think I wasted days waiting for a man to hook it up for me@#! I'm so proud of myself!! Thank you Great Video!!😎

[davidm]

a lot of people dont like saddle valves but i do. they are fast, cheap and easy to to install. never had a problem with them. some people just like to complain and gripe.

[jamesonstalanthasyu]

Does it hurt the water line if you keep the water shut off valve half-way? Or is the pressure the same as if full open?

[vivianhsu]

Thank you for this awesome video! Can you please advise name for the 3-piece assebly that you connect the water hose to the fridge hose? (last part of the video)

[joaocoelho]

That type of saddle valve that comes with the kit violates code in many US states; it can cause leaks. If I had a copper line installed, I would NEVER replace it with a poly line; the fittings at the ends can be easily replaced. Also, pulling a line from under the sink is another good alternative.

[MrRangersfan]

To anyone doing this, if your situation allows for it (ie you don’t need to run a 25ft tube through a basement) just get a braided tube with inner PEX lining and compression fittings at the end. WAY easier to setup, less likely to fail, and you can get a 12ft tube for like $20 at Home Depot or Lowes. Smaller ones are even cheaper.

[Bud]

I did exactly what you said in the video step by step. Worked out great👍🏼 Thanks for the instructional, do it yourself, DO try this at home, video.

[coryslaney]

Thanks for the demo installation! I have a lot of tubing on the inside of the fridge. Is that much tubing there for a reason? My water comes out much too slowly so I am not sure if the amount of water line in the back (inside) of the fridge causes lower water pressure. Can you help?

[unknown_]

Very helpful and easy. I've been trying to get help but no one I know has ever installed one before. The guys at Sutherlands are equally useful.

[justinqualls]

Thanks dude. Had to go exploring for that cold water knob in the basement but once I found the copper wire it was easily traced to victory

[milehighbuilt]

Do you have to connect that water line? Or is it ok to just plug in the fridge only & just leave the line unconnected on the back of the fridge? Thanks

[jwandhistools]

I have a GE side by side. Got it used. Someone cut the water line before sale. It's 3/8". Literally no place I can find can figure out how to fix this. Every water line kit is 1/4". Is GE special? Driving me nuts trying to mcgyver this.