Ice Maker Supply Line Install | Homeowner Tutorial

In this video, I show how easy I can be for any homeowner to run a waterline to your refrigerator ice maker kit. If you’re looking for DIY tips, hit the follow button.

[@SFNmooby]

Thank you! Worked great, no leaks. Just FYI, The Menard's Homewerks kit is the exact same thing, just repackaged.

[@smokinbones1618]

We're best friends now buddy.

[@tg8150]

My saddle valve has been leak free for 21 years- plastic line and everything. Don’t drink the fear kool-aid.
I’ve turned it on/off twice with a new fridge install once and new flooring install a year later.

[@ralphb.3802]

I used the saddle valve that came with my kit. It does make for an easy installation. But after reading and watching This Old House saying how they fail, I decided to replace it with a T and valve. My saddle valve was on for a few years before I replaced it and never leaked or failed. The kit I purchased came with coper tubing. This started to leak after a few years. I replaced it with vinyl tubing and has been leak free for decades.

[@DaveDocDIY]

I like both of what you said! This was extra stock I had. I think I’ll make a video showing the method that you said in the future!

[@Doctormayhem]

I would like you to check the saddle a year from now. They fail faster than a Tee.
I have replaced many of them all had a ground on the panel to the copper causing electrolysis in turn making the top nut rust and soon after failing. Just a observation

[@DaveDocDIY]

I agree Doug, I’m not the biggest fan of them. I prefer to solder on a 1/2” x 1/4” Brasscraft valve. I wanted to share this as an option for a homeowner who may be intimidated by the job. I think a saddle valve should come with a solid warranty. I think they could be made better without a doubt!

[@ALTruckerDad]

I see you have copper lines, but I'm guessing it's just fine to use on PVC also?

[@Boltz_25thHourMC]

So installed this how ever its leaking from the part with the two blue clips only on one end any advice

[@curtisirwin644]

Does this work on older CPC plastic pipe I am concerned about CPC Plumbing because it can get brittle I am considering pre-drilling the hole and then placing the saddle valve on what is your advice ?

[@DaveDocDIY]

I wouldn’t use it on CPVC

[@curtisirwin644]

@@DaveDocDIY believe it or not it worked out fine the CPVC was quite what would I say pliable not brittle at all. There was already a existing saddle valve but I bypass that and did not use that and went with a new one worked out great. Thankfully it wasn't a really old PVC as to where hot was an orange color pipe and cold was a blue color pipe.

[@brewcityballer]

does it work on galvanized pipe?

[@DaveDocDIY]

I’d say no

[@manstuff612]

That's exactly how we run your service line from the main water pipe

[@scottbonkowske6412]

Never use one of these trash valves,