HOME WATER FILTER DIY
DIY water line or bring in a pro?
We are going to close on a house in 13 days (our first home), and last weekend we purchased a fridge. The fridge that is in the home now (not staying) is a traditional fridge with a top freezer. Simple, traditional, blah.
The one we purchased is a side-by-side with a water filter in the door. Fancy!
The question is this: now that we have to install a waterline to the fridge, ss this something we can do/ask the talented father-in-law to do, or should we just grit our teeth and hire a pro?
Obviously hiring a professional would be easiest, but if installing it ourselves is a possibility and will save us money, it’s well worth it.
THIS IS REALLY EASY!
If you have a basement, you buy an icemaker/water line hookup kit (they are about $10-15). They come with a saddle valve, which is a valve that straddles a 1/2″ – 3/4″ copper or galvanized steel water line. After it is clamped onto the line, it tightens down and pierces the supply line.
There is a water line(copper, plastic, or braided pvc) that attaches to the saddle valve. run this valve through the floor (you’ll have to drill a small hole in floor behind the fridge) and attach it to the fridge.
To let water flow through the valve, you simple unscrew the piercing mechanism a little.
OR
If you have a concrete slab, then get a new shut off valve for the cold supply under the sink that has 2 outlets. 1 for the sink and 1 to route to the fridge.
You may have to drill some small holes in the cabinetry to get the supply to the fridge. Keep them in the back and close to the top if you can. This keeps them out of the way and unnoticable.
Good luck
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