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  • Replace fridge water line
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Recent Fridge Water Line Installation tasks in Illawarra

Fridge water line connected (no previous connection)

$250

Wollongong NSW, Australia

23rd Jan 2024

We're getting a new fridge on Wednesday and will need a water line added for it (there has not previous been a line). Can be done either Thursday or Friday (will confirm that the fridge has arrived) - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 25 January 2024

Fridge water leakage

$5

Primbee NSW 2502, Australia

29th Dec 2022

Water accumulates at the bottom inside. I need someone to come over and fix it.

Install a fridge water line

$100

Barrack Heights NSW 2528, Australia

6th Aug 2022

Mew fridge need the water line installed - Due date: Flexible

I need fridge water line installation

$200

Corrimal NSW 2518, Australia

4th May 2021

I need a water line connected to my fridge ! There is none there however we do have taps on the same wall about 3-4 metres away. Located in Corrimal NSW 2518

Plumber to install bidet and fridge water connecti

$60

Shell Cove NSW, Australia

4th Mar 2021

Need to install a 2x bidet and connect fridge water line for the ice dispenser to work.

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What do fridge water line installation services include?

Fridge water line installation services include all the activities necessary for installing a cold water line connection to your fridge. This water line provides water supply for your fridge’s built-in ice maker as well as for its filtered water dispenser if there’s any. Tasks include inspecting the water line, planning the pipe route, draining water pipes, then making the connections. 

Water line inspection

Your tradesman begins the service by making a thorough visual inspection of your water lines. They’ll start by finding the cold water pipes closest to your fridge, usually in your kitchen sink, and measure the distance between them to determine the length of pipe needed for the new fridge water line.

Fridge water line planning

After finding the nearest cold water pipe to the fridge and getting the appropriate measurements, your tradie can proceed with planning the line installation. Using copper tubing, saddle valves, tee fittings, and other materials, your water supply line is then carefully prepared before installation. Your tradie may drill holes through the kitchen floor to access the basement, or drill a hole to spool the piping through a kitchen cabinet. They can map out the shortest, most efficient route for the fridge water line–one that doesn’t extend too far to minimise the risk of pipe leaks or crimps. 

Pipe draining

Before connecting the pipes to the water line and the refrigerator, your tradesman shuts off the main water valve, then empties the pipes. They can place buckets to catch the water from the supply tubing then pour the water onto your drains or your houseplants. While on the subject of pipes, why not have an expert install a well-placed drainage system to your home? Whether it’s replacing downpipes or installing new gutters, Taskers can take care of all your plumbing needs.

Making connections

With the water shut off and pipes emptied, your fridge water line installer proceeds to connect the new fridge water line. They’ll start by cutting into the cold water pipe, then fitting the new tee adapter and shutoff valve. Note that before they connect any pipes, the insides of the pipes must be deburred. Your tradesman solders the tee adapter and shutoff valve in place, then lets the solder cure. After the soldering has set, they’ll connect the new pipe to the refrigerator’s plastic tubing. Lastly, your tradie installs the pipes with the appropriate retainer nuts, sleeves, and ferrules.

Water line testing

Your tradie does one final check to look for leaks or pressure variations and to make sure that each pipe is tightly fastened. Once they’re confident that the connection is complete, they’ll turn on the water valve to test for any leaking refrigerator water. If any problems arise, your plumber shuts off the valves then applies the right fixes. Your tradie repeats this process until your new fridge water line works without any flaws. Some tradies may offer to clean up the worksite, but in case you want a separate service for this, you can always hire a Tasker to do a general cleaning of your property.