How do you connect the water to the refrigerator so the ice and water will work?
Question:What do i need to do to get the water and ice machine working on my refrigerator? Is this something that I can do or do I need to call for service?
Answers:
I cheated. I looked this up.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5464_hook-icemak...
Step OneRead the instruction manual that came with your refrigerator. Specific instructions for hooking up the icemaker may be included.
Step TwoLocate the pipe nearest the icemaker that carries cold water. Most often, this is the cold water pipe that connects to the kitchen sink.
Step ThreeInstall a t-valve in the main cold water line - not on the 3/8-inch faucet tubes - so that there are two outlets: one to the sink and one to the icemaker supply line.
Step FourTurn off the water.
Step FivePut a sleeve and compression nut over the line that will supply the icemaker in order to tightly connect it to the water line.
Step SixTurn the water back on, and, holding the end of the tubing in the sink or over a bucket, flush the line to remove any debris. Turn the water off again.
Step SevenSnake the line from the water source to the icemaker connection, drilling holes in the backs of cabinets if you have to in order to push the line through.
Step EightFind the icemaker inlet from the refrigerator and attach the other end of the line using another compression nut.
Step NineTurn the water back on.
Step TenThrow away the first few containers of ice to be sure the line is completely clean before you use the ice.
Tips & Warnings
If your old refrigerator had an icemaker and you are purchasing a new refrigerator, use the old tubing to connect it to the icemaker if it is still in good condition.
Leave several feet of extra line so that you can move the refrigerator or the icemaker for cleaning.
You can buy kits that contain all of the materials necessary for hooking up an icemaker. Ask at your hardware supply store.
If you don't feel you're up to the task, a plumber can hook up the icemaker for you
If you can solder with a small torch, you can do it. It may be best to call a plumber. Go to Lowes or Home Depot, ask, and if you question whether you should do it they can have it done.
If it's a new refrigerator, and you have the book that came with it, there are instructions in there on how to do it..
there is usually a section specifically for it... Heck, I even did the connection on mine, myself. and there was NO soldering required..
to answer can i do it myself first. it depends how close the water is. if the water is close by you may be able to do it your self. you'll need to to get the kit for your refrigerator and follow the instructions. otherwise you will either need to higher a reputable handy man or a plumber.
It is a simple job, but not so simple to describe. There are sites on the internet with photos and step by step instructions. Google, Yahoo search your model number and name along with ice maker water hookup and see what you get... Getting the water over to the refrigerator is the most difficult part. There are saddle valves with 1/4 in compression fitting on them that can be easily connected to your water supply. If you have a RO system under your sink you may already have 1/4 inch line out to your drinking water and you can put a compression tee in that line. Then you feed the line behind, through, etc your cabinets until it comes out behind you frig...
you can a hose connect from water to refrigerator.
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