How to Install a Fridge Water Line for Ice and Water in your Fridge
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
- This video teaches how to install and connect a water line for a fridge so you can make your own ice and have water in your fridge. It also shows you how to install or hook up a water filter and how to install an ice maker. DIY refrigerator water line installation and how to change a fridge water filter.
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My jaw literally dropped when you showed the leak. But it actually gave me even more confidence in doing this myself and understanding (and planning for) mistakes that can happen.. As I now see everyone else saying. Thanks for not cutting out that part.. Us DIY handymen appreciate you.
Excellent Video. Thanks for not censoring the leak. It helps us all. Only part I disagree is with Cold 🥶 outside. I hate winters.
Keeping the failure in the video was a great move. Great video, thank you.
Definitely appreciate you keeping the entire experience apart of the video so that we can truly learn!!!
Thank you for showing the leak. Most how to videos don't show that, they gloss over it with no explanation of what went wrong and how to fix it. I am going to subscribe.
Great video no loud music step by step instructions I did mine soon as I got done with watching you Thanks your the best
Well documented and really enjoyed seeing that I’m not the only one who forgets to tighten a few things up here and there - great job and thanks for posting!
I literally gasped when the leak occurred ! Great save at the end! 🎉
Yep, great video! Ditto on not editing out the leak when turning on the valve...very helpful.
"Don't over-tighten this"
*Leaks everywhere*
"Your gonna wanna tighten this real good"
😂 Thank you, sir! This video confirmed for me that I was doing it correctly. Much appreciated!
I've installed icemaker water lines a couple of times in the past, but not lately. So this was a good memory jog for me. It's a well made video -- good video, editing and sound. Thanks and way to go!
Thanks for showing the leak! Made me aware of what problems could arise while installing and how to fix them! 👍
Thank you for a “real life”video,no body ever shows what can go wrong 👍
This was great and extremely helpful. Even the mistake...which I appreciate so much you included. Well done and thank you.
Saddle valves are not the best. Thanks for not editing out the leak. Good for anyone that does not ever do this know what they could expect. I'd also say support the bottom of the valve or copper any way possible to make sure nothing busts. I'm sure people might be trying this on real old pipe and no one wants a major leak.
If saddle valves aren't the best, what would you suggest to use instead? thanks!
@@NatalieMoore25use an actual copper T Fitting or connect to your cold water under the sink so you don't have to cut any copper water lines.
Great!!! thanks for showing everything and how to fix the leak.
Love the video due to the fact that you showed the leak. Great video! I am still too scared to try this myself.
Thanks for the video! Gives me confidence I already have the hole just need the kit and since I live in NH I can leave my food outside as well! 😂
This was amazing! I’m so terrible at doing these things. Watching your video made me feel better about attempting home projects. Thank you!
Well done my friend! 👍
Saddle-mount valve is prohibited by most states since it violates plumber code. It was claimed to have leak.
like the way you used the drill bit in that tight space clever indeed
It was good that you showed the leak. Better to learn from mistakes than to not see them.
+Minnesota Cold I have a question, how come your water line didn't spew water everywhere after you replaced it? I mean like, you turn off your water supply, did you leave it off until the refrigerator was delivered the next day? Or did you have something to clip the line to prevent it from leaking?
Thanks for the video! I recently got a new fridge, about 1 year ago. Unfortunately we do not use the water dispenser or ice machine because the water tastes like chemicals. No matter how much water I run through, it still tastes terrible. Any suggestions?
Awesome tute and thanks so much!
awesome video man
Thanks man for this video! I did it thanks to you!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Saddle valves might not be the best option, shark bites are pretty simple alternatives. Not sure if I saw a plastic ferrule on the compression fitting which might help. Thanks so much however - my project for the day.
GREAT VIDEO!!!
3:55 It starts leaking from the waterline and then says "That's not good" then like a few seconds later the waterline completely comes off the water saddle valve and then water starts bursting everywhere! Sorry, but I cracked up at that part LMAO!
Great video, where did you get the nut with the metal insert? i'm looking everywhere but can't find it. i lost mine while i was moving house.
Very useful video I love it
I was dying laughing, thanks for the help as well. My cheeks hurt
That was awesome. Thanks :-)
I had difficulty pulling my fridge in and out, so I took 2 straps about 2" wide and about 2 feet longer than the depth of my fridge and screwed one end to the back of the fridge. My fridge has 5 screws on a cover near the bottom to hide the plumbing. I removed the second and fourth screws and attached a strap to each screw then ran the straps under the fridge and pushed it back in place and neatly tucked the straps under my fridge (the ends under the fridge had plastic buckles that makes it easy to find when I need to fish around underneath to grab the straps and pull the fridge away from the wall. It makes cleaning behind the fridge easier and when I needed to unplug the fridge whenever the ice maker loses its mind or whenever one of that pex hoses decides to spring a leak. About 2 years ago for no reason whatsoever the pex that runs on the back of the fridge from the filter to the water inlet valve just started shooting water, so I had to shut off the valve on the floor and change it out (go ahead and duct tape that extra water line to the back of your fridge. FYI this past weekend another fridge hose gave up the ghost but it wasn't the 1/2" pex that's readily available, no it was the 5/16ths that luckily Home Depot had in stock that runs UNDER the fridge from the water inlet valve to the connector on the hose at the bottom of the freezer door.
Those water lines are great when they work and I've swapped out ice makers about 4 times which I think had seasonal issues that would have resolved themselves on their own, but wife!
but most fridges have wheels though??
can u give a link to water line , the puncture connector and such? technical names so we can find the right things please :)
When you guys were moving the new fridge into place, it looked like you guys were super human or something the way you were holding it and how high. Did you have anything underneath it at all to help move it/roll it or are you guys just Captain America and Winter Soldier here? lol.
Straps worn by each person that go over the shoulder/back that run under the fridge to lift it up, easily carry it, and move it into place.
Oh dude great video but there’s like one small problem. The water tap you use the “saddle tap type” they’re against building code in almost every area because they seriously leak all of a sudden. So if you go to sell your house, you’re gonna have to replace that as it won’t pass inspection at all. Also if it leaks and floods your house, you homeowners insurance won’t cover you because they’re agains code. Sears lost a class action lawsuit because they hired their own independent contractors who weren’t technically plumbers and who use them and it was causing millions of dollars in water damage.
what's a better alternative then??
would i be able to apply this same piping to add a new water line to a dishwasher?
Do you have an update on how this saddle valve is holding up?
You got my follow
Should I throw away the ice on a new fridge. Like how much should I throw away? I already got the water clear. The ice hasn’t made yet
Don't EVER use saddle valves. Good lord why??? Just as simple to do it the right way with a simple tee. Even push-fit is better than saddle
if you have to replace the fridge how do you shut the water off to the fridge?
I love your video even when you made a little boo boo you corrected it and did not panic gave me hope I can do it myself from watching your video 📸
Do these kits work on the plastic pex lines
Saddle clamps for water supply is not approved for use almost anywhere. IIRC, it is against virtually all building codes in the US. You need to "cut in" a permanent t-junction.
Wats that kit with piercing valve and hose called?
only problem there is is that smaill bugs will start eating thru the platic tube.(it happened to me) and I replaced it with copper tubing
Haha. I wonder why you don’t just make a Minnesota fridge outside since it’s so cold 😁
Saddle valves last about 5 months before they fail.
Everything in this video seems pretty legit however do not ever ever ever use saddle valvs unless you absolutely have to. Even if it adds 10 hours to the job and a couple thousand dollars don't use them you get a week with those things that can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage in those things leak all the time.
I don't have ceiling tiles.
I didn’t see how the hose made it to the bottom, how were you able to get hose …..
nice i pretty sure my line is cpvc lol and the other parts are pex this is a great video but i dont think this kind of line will work for me
not unlike shark bites for "PEX" except with the retainer nut. I was worried I wasn't going to be able to do this! I am not going to mutilate a piece of sheetrock I worked hard on just to get the waterline behind the wall! now I can just drill a small hole in the drywall instead of slotting it out!
I have 3 questions for you…#1 did your wife hate you for a minute when the water splashed over the ceiling? #2 was she so happy because you got her a new refrigerator and stopped hating you for wetting the ceiling? #3 I will get a new refrigerator on Tuesday and I don’t know what to do with the food since I can not leave the food outside the temperature here in California is 75 Fahrenheit all year long…should I move to Minnesota? Thank you…
Is not necessary to get a water purifier installed??
I don’t understand why the first time you didn’t tighten the one on the water line a lot but the one by the fridge you did 🤷 but at least you got it
Self Piercing 1/4-Inch Compression Outlets are not allowed in California
How did you get the hose from the floor to the ceiling tho 😂im confused 😕
What’s the name of that valve?
Has the saddle valve failed yet?
Oh, no, a saddle valve! I'd avoid ever using a saddle valve. I would prefer an old fashioned soldered connection, which if you don't feel comfortable with that, I don't think a plumber would charge you that much since it's in such an easily accessible location and you've basically done all the prep work.
If you don't want to do that, you could always turn off any nearby valves, if there isn't one, shut off the main water line and open your outdoor faucet to drain out the lines, cut the pipe and use a sharkbite fitting. I would prefer a soldered line, but at least the sharkbite (and your current saddle valve) are in a spot that you can easily see and fix if it starts to leak....
$200 minimum charge here in my area for a plumber.
What is the item called which you use to puncture the water pipe?
Saddle valve
DONT USE A SADDLE VALVE!!!!
it looks so risky.
Why would you encourage people to use a saddle valve without stating the drawbacks of using one?
bro..the fridge you bought 3 years ago is the same modle that I will dump next week..
What if the cold water pipe freeze
I have never seen a refrigerator with the water machine inside
Plastic lines will leak and will also leave a bad "PLASTIC" taste in the ice cubes and water. Use a metal braided supply line (especially if running in a ceiling). It's only a few more $
Bravo! That was how my old fridge was connected by the plumber. Some sort of copper line.
The whole freaken fridge is plastic .are you going to replace the inside also ???
@@pierreverdoni soft plastic of the water line is different from the painted hard plastic in fridge :)
"Thats not good" famous last words
NEVER USE A SADDLE VALVE!!! Almost all states find this a violation for plumbing code. Also, you copper pipes will rust!!!
I wish I had a fridge that wasn't white and stained
Just voided the home insurance flood coverage using that saddle valve
Saddle valves are the Russian roulette of plumbing.
Saddle clamps are illegal in texas 😬
So copper is bad to use ? Plastic is bad to use ? Stainless steel line bad smh . What to use then ?
Not the saddle valve
Saddle valves are a disaster waiting to happen ... You should tap into the line properry...
No. The waterline hookup will leak
Nooooo, never use a saddle valve. They are not up to code anywhere and they do not work
Annnd somebody will get paid good money to do this for me cause knowing myself I’ll flood the freakin house
2:03
Don't over tighten it ?? Its going to leak ....
gahahah i miss minnesota
Good luck fixing that pipe when the saddle valve fails
Can you come to ohio and do mine for me? I'm literally nervous to do this myself 😬🫣