Plumbing Training - Installing an Ice Maker Kit

[lleevveell66]

Thanks, Tony! I used this video to first determine if this sounded like a solution I could use. Then, I used the proper terminology from the video to locate the cheapest kit around me. Then, the video came in handy again to supplement the weak [to a layman] instructions included on the bag. I figure you just saved me $300-$600. You rock for posting this, man. God bless ya.

[dbeater1]

good job Tony thanks for the help..

[ozzyprv]

Thank you. The last part was the best one... there are some parts that you don't need! I got a metal ferrule that I didn't know what to do with

[mtthura2000]

sucks big tony, get a better camera,....and someone who can speak english

[crazrussian09]

horrible quality, cant see any detail and very bad sound... not useful at all

[Metalicalypse]

Does this work on CPU?

[street70213]

I have a question for you my "pipes" are not copper so how do i connect the water supply to the fridge ???

[arnoldcustom]

yup thats what you call waiting for the big FLOOD

[jlazer99]

I noticed that under your sink right behind the water pipe you have a power plug. Think you might want to change that plug to a GFCI for your safety.

[lleevveell66]

@jlazer99 Many older homes have a GFCI circuit throughout the house. All GFCI'ed outlets (which are just standard outlets on this circuit) are then wired through this special GFCI breaker at the box. It's dumb, but it exists.

[zts1999]

where do i start wityh a leaky ice maker/water

[JLUDE01]

Nice video. I wasn't sure how on earth it was possible to hook up a nylon line to my new Whirlpool but now I see it needs that brass coupling piece you zoom in on at about 4:25 in the video! Thanks.

[sandro2304]

Thanks Tony. I happen to buy the same kit and your video was exactly what I needed to get it installed.

[bigtonytheplumber]

anytime



[nsmcastillo326]

Hey can I put a saddle valve on poly tube?

[jmiller4343]

@bigtonytheplumber i cant get the connection at the fridge to stop leaking.... i have tightenen the crap pout of it!!!

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[TheRealDooch]

hey tony thanks a ton man u just saved me alot of money

[tapzapper2001]

I don't know any plumber that would recommend yet alone teach people how to install one of these !!! This KIT is outright garbage ! Saddle valves fail, and fail ALOT !! Usually when you are away at the cottage, if you follow me ! Not to mention plastic supply line to a fridge ? really ?? This is one plumbing job you need to leave to a pro!! Solder in a mini ballvalve and run the line in Copper !

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[chopinwaltz]

Great video, Tony! Thanks so much - just what I needed.

[TheOldkid888]

I have to agree on the saddle fitting. Nothing but trouble. Very easy to install, but in the not to distant future you will have trouble. They are prohibited here as well. Take the time and install a proper shut-off; preferably a ball valve and you will be trouble free for years. Do it nice or do it twice.Have a good day.

[midlantic1]

Hey Big Tony. What code are you working under? Our code, the national standard, states saddle or piercing valves are prohibited. We need to use an actual shut off valve. Now that's not to say these valves aren't used, but they shouldn't be used by us, the licensed plumber. I also wouldn't recommend a homeowner to use these valves. How many of these valves have you come across that either are leaking or won't shut off?

[cdvoorhis]

The motor that runs the auger in the is bin stopped .... I have a new motor .... please advise re: installation, thank you Douglas

[specialks1953]

@cdvoorhis - Did you fix the dispenser auger motor yet? If not let me know, I may be able to help with information. It may not be a bad motor even it it does not run. I have some suggestions if it still doesn't work.

[sljouzo12]

Big Tony! Ok, I have a plastic pipe for the water line - it keeps popping leaks and I gotta keep replacing it. Any suggestions?

[onestonedchicka]

I just tried this and it was pretty easy but there isn't any water going thru the tube.What did I do wrong?

[ccm800]

my kit has Copper piping! uh oh

[Danski6201]

did ANYONE else notice the normal outlet directly near the water lines!!!!!!!!!!! HELLLO!!!!! GFCI Outlets only and they shouldnt be that close to the water lines! Unless you want to be ZAPPED!....Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzt

[idiginit]

Saddle fittings are not permitted in both the UPC ant IPC, (nation wide plumbercrack). Those types of "valves" should never be depended on to turn off the water. Notice he didn't install that crap in his own home.

[colombiano956]

my GE icemaker is not working

[iamit44313]

I moved into a new house and the old saddle valve has a small leak. Should I just replace the saddle valve?

[poorringo]

Trying to do this right now. Loews connected the back. I have trouble with the valve. I put the tiny metal piece into the tube and then I put one of those plastic little things on and a bolt. It keeps coming out of the valve and squirting water all over. What am I doing wrong. This is my first time doing this,

[Justwatchin8282]

Hey Tony great video, this showed me alot. Only question I have is, the end you hook up to the fridge, do you have to add the nut, metal sleeve and a ferrell also before hooking to the fridge or is it already built up? Thanks, Josh

[zulydia1]

Thank you Tony,nice explanation..

[derekstech]

BTW I saw a entire house flooded over a weekend by one of these that was installed incorrectly

[plumbercrack333]

your a good plumber Big Tony, But I wouldnt use that shutoff fitting, id rather use a reg shut off. I think they r illeagle in mass anyways, but goos video

[chuba0603]

my saddel vavle needle twisty thing will not twist!

[leolo007]

I should have watched this before I tried doing it myself without instructions and screwed everything up!!! :'(

[plumbercrack333]

im not sure about other states, but i know those valves r illeagle in massachusetts. I have never used them before, but by the looks of it, I would never use that valve. Big Tony, looks like you are a good plumber, watched a couple vids

[exoticfroggy]

omigosh, you helped me soo much! thank you! Everyone told me I could't do it. to wait until my hubby had time. Yea right! lol thank you!!!

[thorenkaelthas]

Thanks for the great videos!

[jerpat]

Big T, Thanks so much bro man!!!!  Your video upload definitely helped me get my ice maker hooked up with ease!!!

Thanks again and have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!!!

[investigateislam]

its so nice to help others bigtony Christ Belss you

[pyschoinmulberry]

Help Tony! Water is leaking at the fridge and under the sink at the valve. What did I do wrong?

[bigtonytheplumber]

pyschoinmulberry,

you have to tighten the packing nut around the handle. good luck big tony

[notmachinewashable]

awesome, very helpful! thank you!

[bigtonytheplumber]

notmachinewashable,

thanks for visiting my site,glad it was helpful to you. Big Tony

[Brieannas21]

very informative, thanks for uploading this your vid.

[bigtonytheplumber]

Hi Brieannas21,

Thank you for visiting my site, I am glad the video was informative for you. Check out my other videos when you get a chance. Big Tony