 ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by NC INVESTOR [NC]) Jun 17, 2018 6:27 PM
 ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by J [FL]) Jun 17, 2018 7:04 PM
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by Ed [PA]) Jun 17, 2018 7:25 PM
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by Hoosier [IN]) Jun 18, 2018 5:15 AM
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by gevans [SC]) Jun 18, 2018 5:41 PM
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by cjo'h [CT]) Jun 19, 2018 12:40 PM
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by cjo'h [CT]) Jun 19, 2018 12:48 PM
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by cjo'h [CT]) Jun 19, 2018 2:36 PM
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by cjo'h [CT]) Jun 19, 2018 2:49 PM
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by NC INVESTOR [NC]) Jun 19, 2018 7:29 PM
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by Marv [IL]) Jun 20, 2018 6:00 AM
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by NC INVESTOR [NC]) Posted on: Jun 17, 2018 6:27 PM
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We bought a new refrigerator today. The salesperson asked if we had a water line which we do. He asked if it was plastic which it is. He said good they are the best kind.
We are getting rid of our current refrigerator due to the constant leaks from the ice maker. We've had it repaired / replaced numerous times but eventually it happens again.
When we got home I looked up the options for water lines; plastic, steel mesh or copper.Logic tells me steel or copper would be more durable. What am I missing here as to his recommendation for plastic over the other 2 options.
And even if plastic is the best option shouldn't we put a new line in rather than using the old one?
--71.75.xx.xx |
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by J [FL]) Posted on: Jun 17, 2018 7:04 PM
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I wouldn't listen to anything the salesperson said. --72.188.xxx.xxx |
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by Ed [PA]) Posted on: Jun 17, 2018 7:25 PM
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I had a plastic ice-maker line leak after 10 years. Replaced it with SST braided and haven't had a problem. Has a number of other plastic hoses leak over the years for sinks, toilets and washing machines. Replaced them all with SST braid and haven't had a leak. My experience doesn't agree with the salesman. --72.95.xxx.xx |
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by Hoosier [IN]) Posted on: Jun 18, 2018 5:15 AM
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The braided steel lines are the best by far...I see lots of floor damage during my inspections from plastic ones. They do fine for a few years, but then leak. Copper is good but not as flexible. And avoid "saddle valves" on older homes..use a "tee" instead. --99.92.xxx.xxx |
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by gevans [SC]) Posted on: Jun 18, 2018 5:41 PM
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Braided stainless. Use nothing else. Especially don't reuse the old plastic one. They get brittle after a few years and disaster strikes. --98.122.x.xx |
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: Jun 19, 2018 12:40 PM
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NC,Charlotte, what Gevans said is good .but no matter what you use,it'll probably still be there when you have to get a new refrigerator with an ice maker.why not try hooking it up properly in the first place..............charlie................... --174.192.xx.xxx |
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: Jun 19, 2018 12:48 PM
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They say it's a poor workman who keeps blaming his tools..........charlie.................................................... --174.192.xx.xxx |
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: Jun 19, 2018 2:36 PM
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Back in Ireland never saw a refrigerator,let alone a waterline how would it work,never had electricity.............charlie.................................Ah! Well......................so much for the good old days....................................NC,did you ever think you might be spoiled...................................... --174.192.xx.xxx |
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: Jun 19, 2018 2:49 PM
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Hoosier,have a saddle -valve in our own house,never leaked yet,of course its only Forty four years old,maybe give it another couple..........charlie........................................like I said,if it's done right..................................................... --174.192.xx.xxx |
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by NC INVESTOR [NC]) Posted on: Jun 19, 2018 7:29 PM
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Hoosier: What is the difference between a saddle value and a tee? And what do consider an older home? --71.75.xx.xx |
ICE MAKER WATER LINE (by Marv [IL]) Posted on: Jun 20, 2018 6:00 AM
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I asked my plumber how to get waterline into fridge that is in cabinet. He said order 10' braided line and hook it up while fridge is out of box. then push it in and feed the line into the floor. Very slick. --173.15.xx.xxx |
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