Under-sink filter for the fridge water
One filter for the sink and the fridge means fewer cartridges to buy. We run the line from the filter outlet.
Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Appliance Water Line Installation in Chicago & the Suburbs
New water lines for refrigerators, ice makers, pot fillers and coffee machines in Chicagoland, each with its own shut-off.
- Installers working in the Chicago suburbs, from Naperville to Evanston
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Appliance water line problems we fix in Chicagoland
A refrigerator, an ice maker or a pot filler needs a water line that won't leak behind the appliance where nobody sees it. In Chicagoland our licensed plumbers run a proper supply from your plumbing, add a dedicated shut-off and connect it with braided stainless or PEX.
Plumbed coffee or espresso machine
We connect built-in coffee and espresso machines with a dedicated line, following the manufacturer's connection requirements.
Ice maker line frozen
When the ice maker stops every January, the line is probably passing through a cold spot. Moving the route fixes it for good.
Old saddle valve leaking
Self-piercing saddle valves were the quick fix for decades, and many local codes no longer allow them. We remove the saddle and install a code-approved valve.
Leak behind the refrigerator
Water under the refrigerator is usually the supply connection, the valve or the drain pan. We pull the fridge out, check each one and fix the cause.
No water line where the new fridge goes
Buying a fridge with water and ice is easy; getting water to it is plumbing. A dedicated line is run to the space before delivery.
Line run across the floor or through the cabinet
Tubing taped to the floor or stretched through the sink cabinet gets stepped on and pinched. We route it neatly through the floor or the cabinets.
Low flow at the dispenser
If the water dispenser trickles, we check the valve, the line and the filter before blaming the fridge.
What the install includes
- Remove the old saddle and tubingWe take out the old ice maker hookup and patch the pipe where the saddle was.
- Tie into the supplyA proper tee cut into the cold line, soldered, crimped or press-fitted.
- Recessed valve boxAn outlet box set into the wall behind the fridge so the valve sits flush and the fridge pushes back fully.
- Dedicated shut-offEvery line gets its own valve so you can shut off one appliance at a time.
- Connector to the applianceA flexible braided line with enough slack to pull the appliance forward.
- Pot filler and coffee machine linesExtra lines for other appliances while we are already running pipe.
- Leak testFittings checked under pressure and the appliance run until water flows clear.
Options to choose from
Braided stainless connectorsFlexible lines wrapped in stainless mesh that resist kinks and bursts.
Recessed outlet boxesA neat, recessed hookup that keeps the valve off the floor and out of the way.
Copper pipeRigid copper where the house is copper or the line runs exposed in a basement.
Quarter-turn valvesSimple shut-offs you can operate by hand when you swap or service the appliance.
Leak sensors and auto shut-offsA small add-on that catches a leak before it spreads across the floor.
Appliance Water Line Installation across Chicagoland
The same job looks different in a 1920s bungalow, a 1970s split-level and a new subdivision. Here is what we plan for in different parts of the region.
Prewar towns
Galvanized pipes in an older home
Galvanized pipe from decades ago is fragile to cut into. We start the appliance line from copper or PEX where we can and tell you what shape the old pipe is in.
Condo and townhome towns
Condo kitchen with limited access
A leak in a condo can reach the unit below. We use a dedicated shut-off and suggest a leak sensor behind the appliance.
Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Glendale Heights, Oak Park, Lombard, Itasca
Appliance Water Line Installation: before and after
Before
AfterAddison kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: appliance water line installation
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Addison. The kitchen as it was: white appliances. The main complaint was an old ice-maker hookup they didn't trust. Finished kitchen: a recessed ice-maker outlet box with a quarter-turn valve and a braided stainless line to the refrigerator. On site this meant remove the old saddle and tubing, recessed valve box, plus leak test.
Appliance Water Line Installation in Addison →
Before
AfterAppliance Water Line Installation in a 1980s two-story, Oak Brook
This one is a 1980s two-story in Oak Brook. Before: black appliances. What bothered the owners most: an old ice-maker hookup they didn't trust. Finished kitchen: a recessed ice-maker outlet box with a quarter-turn valve and a braided stainless line to the refrigerator. On site this meant tie into the supply, connector to the appliance, plus pot filler and coffee machine lines.
Appliance Water Line Installation in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Downers Grove
This one is a 1980s two-story in Downers Grove. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances. The main complaint was a slow drip behind the refrigerator. The result: a recessed ice-maker outlet box with a quarter-turn valve and a braided stainless line to the refrigerator. The job covered tie into the supply, recessed valve box, plus pot filler and coffee machine lines.
Appliance Water Line Installation in Downers Grove →How the install goes
- Tell us the applianceShare the model and location so we know the connection it needs.
- Plan the routeA quick look at the basement, cabinets and wall to plan the run.
- Install and connectWe run the line, set the valve and hook up the appliance the same day.
- Test and clean upEvery fitting checked dry and the work area cleaned.
Appliance Water Line Installation: common questions
Are saddle valves allowed?
They are common in older installs but not a reliable connection. We install a proper fitting instead.
Will the appliance store install the water line?
Delivery crews usually connect to a valve that is already there. If there is no line, or the old one is unsafe, you need a plumber to run one.
Can you run a water line from the sink to the fridge?
Often, yes. We tee off the cold supply under the sink and route the line through the cabinets or the basement to the fridge.
Do I need plumber's tape on a fridge water line?
Usually not. The compression nut on a fridge line seals on its own; tape there can actually cause a leak.
What affects the price of a water line installation?
Route length, access from the basement and extras like a recessed box or a pot filler. You get a line-item estimate.
Which towns do you serve?
Chicago and 49 suburbs, from Naperville and Aurora to Evanston, Schaumburg and Orland Park. Pick your town below for local details and ZIP codes.
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