Professional fridge water point installation in reservoirs.
A new fridge with an ice maker and water dispenser is a terrific addition to any kitchen. However, if there isn’t already a tap behind the fridge space, the plumbing can be a little tricky. We headed out to a house in Reservoir not that long ago to get a new French door fridge hooked up to the mains.
The homeowners had just moved in and found that the fridge cavity was entirely dry. Instead of laying untidy pipes along the kickboards, we decided the best approach was to tap into the existing cold water line located in the crawl space under the home.
Assessing the Reservoir Property
A quick assessment of the current layout is the first step in every job. In this Reservoir property, the kitchen sat right above a subfloor that was easy to access. This is usually the cleanest option for running a new line because it hides all the pipework and ensures we don’t have to drill through visible cabinetry unless absolutely necessary.
The main cold water pipe was roughly two meters away from the fridge position. We examined the water pressure first, since certain new fridges are quite sensitive to high pressure and need a pressure-limiting valve to prevent the internal solenoids from failing.
The Practical Job Breakdown
It was time to get to work once we had a plan. This is how we went about this particular installation:
After turning off the main water supply at the meter, I went under the house to find the ideal place to tee into the 15 mm copper cold water line. It can be tight working in the subfloor of older Reservoir homes, but it makes the final result in the kitchen look a lot better.
I carefully measured the space in the fridge cavity to make sure that the new chrome mini stop tap would fit snugly against the wall and not get in the way of the fridge sliding into place. We drilled a small hole through the floorboards at the back of the cavity.
To connect the main line to the new fridge location, we used high-quality copper piping. For the actual connection to the fridge, we used John Guest push-fit fittings and poly pipework. These are the industry standard for fridge connections because they are very reliable and make it easy for the homeowner to disconnect or replace the fridge in the future.
After we installed the tap behind the fridge, we switched the water back on and looked for leaks at every joint. Before connecting the new line to the appliance, it is vital to flush it. We ran around ten liters of water through the new connection to get rid of any copper shavings or debris that could block the fridge’s internal filter.
Final Connection and Commissioning
We pushed the fridge into place and connected the final lead once the plumbing was secured. We stayed on-site to watch the ice maker run through a few cycles and made sure the water dispenser was flowing at the correct rate.
The end result was a smooth installation with no visible pipes and a very happy customer. If you’ve just bought a new appliance, it is always advisable to hire a licensed plumber to install your fridge water point in Reservoir. Doing it yourself could lead to a slow leak that might warp your floorboards before you even notice it.
Why Choose a Local Reservoir Plumber?
We know the local housing stock in Reservoir well, from the older brick veneers to the contemporary townhouses. We always bring the necessary tools and materials to every project to make sure your home’s plumbing stays up to code and remains leak-free. We work quickly to get your kitchen sorted, whether it’s a simple fridge connection or a burst pipe under the house.
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