How To Hook Up Water Line To Ge Fridge

Drill holes big enough for the tubing then connect one end of the copper pipe to the inlet of the refrigerator.

How to hook up water line to ge fridge. It kept breaking after i tried to repairing it. This video is for entertainment purposes only in this video i show you how i installed a flexible poly tubing line from my cold main water line to the ba. Attach one end of the copper tubing to the refrigerator s water pipe using a nut and ferrule. Make sure you leave extra tubing coiled behind the refrigerator so you can move the refrigerator when necessary.

Be sure that the water to the entire home has been shut off before cutting into the line to insert a t fitting or any other valve. Turn the water on at the water valve you just installed. Attach the end of the water line to the connection point and use a wrench to tighten the nut. Do not over tighten.

The water line tubing used in this refrigerator became brittle after 13 years. Cut the cold water line under the sink or in the basement and attach a copper t fitting. Step 10 now it is time to check for water leaks. In this video i ll show you step by step how to install a water line to your refrigerator for an ice maker or simply for a drinking water supply.

Before you get started check behind your fridge to make sure there is no water line and shutoff valve already there either extending out of the wall or sticking up through the floor. Before you approach how to connect a water line to the back of the fridge wrap the threads on the water line connection at the back of the refrigerator with sealing tape to ensure a tight seal and prevent leaks. Weave the copper pipe through its intended path until you reach the water line. Attach a water valve to the t fitting.

Supplies for the job.