New Fridge water hookup ?

bigdog · 11-14-2021, 07:03 PM

I have a new refrigerator being delivered this coming week. It has external water and ice-maker. In prep for delivery,

I have shut-off the water connection (1/4" copper line), that connects to the back of old fridge. I'm assuming the line has a standard nut that screws on to the fridge threads.

I'm hoping all I have to do is thread that bolt to the threads on new fridge
(plug & play).......

Do I need to do anything else ? I was told 'do not' put teflon tape on the threads, and it can actually cause leaks.

Thoughts ?

Descant · 11-14-2021, 07:08 PM

Freeze and discard the first batches of ice. Bet it says all you need to know in the owner's manual, but yes, if you had water to a previous fridge it should be easy as you describe.

TheProfessor · 11-14-2021, 08:20 PM

The newer tube/pipe is made out of flexibal stainless steel.

randalnh · 11-15-2021, 09:29 AM

When I have new appliances being delivered, I go on line and download the owners manual before it arrives and read up on what I need to do or get to be ready for the install.

11-14-2021, 07:03 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,446 Thanks: 340 Thanked 119 Times in 96 Posts	New Fridge water hookup ? I have a new refrigerator being delivered this coming week. It has external water and ice-maker. In prep for delivery, I have shut-off the water connection (1/4" copper line), that connects to the back of old fridge. I'm assuming the line has a standard nut that screws on to the fridge threads. I'm hoping all I have to do is thread that bolt to the threads on new fridge (plug & play)....... Do I need to do anything else ? I was told 'do not' put teflon tape on the threads, and it can actually cause leaks. Thoughts ?

11-14-2021, 07:08 PM	#2
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,350 Thanks: 1,341 Thanked 1,623 Times in 1,055 Posts	Freeze and discard the first batches of ice. Bet it says all you need to know in the owner's manual, but yes, if you had water to a previous fridge it should be easy as you describe.

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TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,120 Thanks: 17 Thanked 341 Times in 206 Posts	The newer tube/pipe is made out of flexibal stainless steel.

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randalnh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts	When I have new appliances being delivered, I go on line and download the owners manual before it arrives and read up on what I need to do or get to be ready for the install.

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