Adding An Ice Maker To A Refrigerator

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Adding an ice maker to a refrigerator.

When you install a new refrigerator it s a good idea to hook up the ice maker at the same time. With the ice maker installed all that remains is to run a water supply tube from a cold water supply pipe to the water inlet fitting on the top of the refrigerator s fill valve. Enter your refrigerator s model number to find an icemaker kit for your model. Refrigerator water line installation kit.

Package contains 1 top freezer refrigerator ice maker assembly tools needed. Multi screwdriver standard pliers razor blade and small crescent wrench full details. 2 the style of plug refers to the type of icemaker electrical receptacle that you can see on back wall inside your freezer. Normally this is a flexible 1 4 inch plastic or copper tube that is controlled by a fixture shut off valve attached to any cold water pipe.

Running a water line to a refrigerator to supply its ice maker and drinking water dispenser has never been easier. If it s for yourself you ll have an added convenience that would take more effort to add later. The space saving icemaker is located in the fresh food section on the left fresh food door. Add on kits come with the water valve and ice bin replacement kits do not.

The kit shown in this video fits kenmore and frigidaire top freezer refrigerators. Now there are convenient and less kink able 1 4 inch. This is a dealer item only and should be ordered at the same time as the refrigerator purchase. Yes if your freezer has the necessary internal wiring most do this is a do it yourself project.

This diy repair guide gives step by step instructions for installing an optional ice maker kit in a compatible top freezer refrigerator in a refrigerator without a factory installed ice maker. Installing a refrigerator water line will open up a well of fresh water and ice that you and your family can easily enjoy. Is it easy to add an ice maker to my refrigerator freezer. The ice maker kit includes the ice maker module water inlet valve ice maker water supply tube and hardware.

Of course if your refrigerator doesn t have an ice maker or water dispenser or if it has one or both features but you prefer not to use them. The im5d icemaker kit will be required to add a second icemaker to optional models.