The modern refrigerator has come a long way from the days when all they could do was keep food cool, and maybe store a little bit of frozen meat, ice cubes, and ice cream. Modern fridges can do everything from dispensing a glass of water to putting ice in your glass to even making ice cream!
Some of them are so up to date that they can even go online! You can monitor your fridge activity on your phone, see what’s on your to-do list with the touch-screen built on the fridge itself, and even play music. But all of these added functions mean that getting a new fridge and getting it up and running may no longer be as simple as it used to be.
You’ll still need help to move a fridge into place, but if you want to take full advantage what your fridge can do, you’ll need to do a lot more than just plug it in. Are you prepared to connect it to your kitchen plumbing?
The Ice Cube Dispenser
However, this means your fridge will need access to a water supply from your pipes. If your previous fridge had features like an ice cube dispenser, you’re all set!
You just need to take the flexible water pipe for your fridge and plug it into the connector at the kitchen plumbing pipe that your old model used.
The Water Dispenser
If your previous fridge models didn’t use a water connection, but your new one does, this is where things get more complicated, especially if you want to take advantage of the water dispensing function.
You’ll need to locate the nearest water pipe, and then drill a hole in the floor so that the flexible water pipe that comes with your fridge can be pushed through down to where the pipe is.
As for the pipe itself, you’ll need to cut off the water supply, cut the pipe, install a new copper transition fitting, solder that into place and connect that fitting to your fridge with a flexible water pipe. You’ll need gear like propane torches, Teflon tape, pliers and other equipment.
Bring In The Pros
Then there’s step three, which we honestly recommend to a lot of homeowners if you’re unsure about your DIY skills. Call in professionals and have them perform this installation for you, especially if you’re unsure about drilling a hole in your floor, or want some other alternatives to connect the water to your fridge.
Homes in Buffalo, NY have a lot of different ages, from old Victorians, to modern condos, so the plumbing situation and the readiness of a kitchen will also vary.
If you want to make absolutely sure that your fridge is seamlessly installed and that its water functions work without compromising the rest of the kitchen plumbing in your home, get plumbers to help. That way the job gets done quickly, professionally, and you have the peace of mind of knowing you’re getting quality results.
