How do I connect an existing copper water line to my refrigerator?

Attach one end of the copper tubing to the refrigerator’s water pipe, using a nut and ferrule. Important: Make sure you leave extra tubing coiled behind the refrigerator, so you can move the refrigerator when necessary. Cut the cold water line under the sink or in the basement and attach a copper T-fitting.

Do you need a water hookup for ice maker?

No, you do not have to install the water line. The ice maker itself doesn’t take up too much space in the freezer, so you could just turn it off and pretend it’s not there. You only need it if the refrigerator has a water dispenser or an ice maker that you plan to use.

What size is a ice maker water line?

1/4-inch
The tubing should have a diameter of 1/4-inch and can be copper line, braided steel line or plastic tubing. Many professionals prefer copper line, but plastic tubing is commonly sold as part of ice maker installation kits.

How do I connect ice maker to water line?

Once installed, just connect the saddle valve to the ice maker tubing with the compression fittings that come with the kit. Make sure all connections are tight. Finally, turn on the water to the ice maker by turning the saddle valve’s handle clockwise and then checking for leaks.

What is the best water line for ice maker?

Copper is the best for water lines to ice makers, use a regular valve teed off a water line then reduced to 1/4 ” do not use saddle valves they leak and come lose and sometimes do not shut off when you need them to.

How do you hook up your ice maker?

Hooking Up a Refrigerator Ice Maker Locate the ice maker on your refrigerator. If you are hooking up a refrigerator ice maker, find where it is located on the appliance. Run the tubing to your refrigerator. Pull your fridge out to access the back of it. Use a compression fitting to attach the piping to the ice maker.

What do I need to hook up ice maker?

To hook up a refrigerator ice maker, you will need to connect a line of plastic or copper tubing to a cold water line to carry water to the refrigerator. Plastic tubing is less expensive and easier to install than copper.