How do I cap off an unused refrigerator water line?

To cap the water line from your fridge, you will need a piercing water saddle tap valve. To use the valve, attach it to the end of your water line. Use a wrench of you need to tighten it at all. Turn it clockwise so that it is all of the way in.

How do you disconnect an old fridge?

Unplug the power cord and shut off the water line to disconnect your refrigerator.

Slide the refrigerator out from the wall to reach the electrical cord behind the appliance.
Close the water supply valve to the ice maker, if your refrigerator has one, turning the valve knob clockwise until tight.

How do you turn off the shut off valve on a refrigerator?

To turn off the water to the refrigerator: Before shutting off the water to the fridge, turn off the icemaker. If you don’t, the icemaker may keep cycling on and off and cause damage to the valve. Turn the shut-off valve in a clockwise direction until it stops.

How do I know if my refrigerator inlet valve is bad?

The cubes may be small or there may be a solid chunk of ice instead of individual cubes. It’s also possible that the icemaker will stop working. These are all signs of a malfunctioning water valve. The valve is equipped with a screen on its inlet to remove minerals and sediments in the water supply.

How do I disconnect my fridge?

Move the refrigerator forward away from the wall to access the electrical plug. Unplug the refrigerator from the electrical outlet. If moving after the disconnect, tape the cord to the refrigerator using duct tape. Turn the ice maker to the “Off” position.

Why was there no shutoff valve on my Refrigerator?

Background: We recently had to replace our refrigerator. During installation, we discovered two problems – first, there was no shutoff valve to the water line that fed into the fridge; second, there was so much extra water line that the pipe was becoming tangled and kinked in multiple locations.

Do you need to cap the water line in a refrigerator?

If you plan to disconnect and remove your ice maker either for repairs or permanently to make more freezer room, capping the line that supplies water to the freezer helps prevent leaks. You can and should shut off the water to the refrigerator using the cut-off valve under your sink, but capping the line is still a good precaution.

Where to find the refrigerator water line shut-off valve?

Where to Find the Refrigerator Water Line Shut-off Valve While the location of the water shut-off valve varies from fridge model to fridge model, and home to home, there are a few specific places you are likely to find it: Hidden in a box or metal guard at the water source Located near the cold water supply at the bottom of the kitchen sink

Can a no solder shut off valve be installed on a fridge line?

You can however install a simple no solder compression fitted shut off valve in the copper 1/4 inch line anywhere in the length. These shut-off valves are only 5 to 10 bucks, easy to install with a tubing cutter, pliers and an adjustable wrench. You will only have to have the water supply to the fridge line turned off for a few minutes to install.

Why do I need a cold water shut off valve for my Refrigerator?

When the valve is opened, water is supplied to the refrigerator. A refrigerator water shut-off valve should be installed on a cold water pipe because you don’t want to feed your ice maker or water dispenser with hot water.

What can I use to cap off a refrigerator water line?

Use a little pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads. Turn the water back on and inspect the joints for leaks. Tighten as required if there is any drips but be carful not to over tighten the compression nut.

What happens when you close a saddle valve on a refrigerator?

You may get a little bit of water from the valve’s packing nut as you close it. If so, it should stop leaking once the valve is fully closed. Once you are ready to turn the water supply back on, do so by turning the saddle valve handle clockwise.

Is there a valve to turn off the ice maker on a refrigerator?

Refrigerators that have an ice maker or dispense ice and water through the door possess a small copper water supply line. The supply line has a valve attached to it so you can turn off the water to the refrigerator without disrupting service to anything else.