How to Attach a Water Line to a GE Refrigerator

How to Fix a Punctured Refrigerator
Written By
Patrick Nelson
Patrick Nelson
Published: Dec 18, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Find the water access point on the refrigerator. Some fridges have it at the end of tubing outside the compressor compartment cover, and others need the cover to be removed. There will be a plastic cap at the connection; pull this off.

Step 2

Place the compression nut and ferrule onto the plastic tubing. Insert the tubing into the water valve connection on the fridge and tighten the fitting.

Step 3

Clamp the tubing to the clamp on the back of the fridge to secure the tubing.

Step 4

Reattach the access cover.

Step 5

Repeat Step 2 at the wall. Attach the fitting to the wall outlet and open the valve at the wall.

Step 6

Check for leaks, push the refrigerator back to the wall and turn it on. Start the icemaker and discard the first batch of ice to clear any sediment in the line.

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Step 7

Run the water dispenser for a few minutes before drinking the water to clear the line.

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Patrick Nelson

Patrick Nelson has been a professional writer since 1992. He was editor and publisher of the music industry trade publication "Producer Report" and has written for a number of technology blogs. Nelson studied design at Hornsey Art School.

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