Looks exactly what I have and exactly what I need to do for exactly the same purpose. Home Depot requires the home owners to have a shut off valve available in the vicinity of where we need the new refrigerator be installed. THANK you Bill.
I went to home Depot and bought the shut off valve for waterline to refrigerator and it took me a 61 year old grandmother five minutes to install so I don't have to crawl under house to shut off valve. Everyone should have this on their refrigerator so you don't have to call a plumber.
Hey Kate, Thank you so much for sharing that with us. That's so awesome that you got yours installed in just 5 minutes. Crawling under the house to shut off your water is crazy ridiculous. Now anytime you need to turn off your water to the refrigerator it's as easy as twisting a knob on your new shut off valve. Oh yeah!! Life is good 😊 Bill
Thank you Frank. I really hope so. I've had several people message me on RU-vid thanking me for my videos. That makes me feel good about what I'm doing.
Local company refused to install our new fridge today since we didn’t have one of these. Good to know it’s a simple DIY. Hopefully I can pick one up tonight, install it, so these guys can come deliver tomorrow.
Total life saver!! Thank you! Also shout out to a mystery Sears fix-it woman (Angela I think?) who told me to buy this exact valve and I didn’t write it down and this guy saved me! I HATE going into Home Depot (I don’t think anyone actually works there) so after buying the wrong thing 3 times, I saw this video, ordered this, did curbside pickup, and installed it in 5 minutes. THANK YOU!
Hey Greg!! Thank you so much for watching the video and for your amazing story! I'm so glad I was able to help you get the right valve and get it installed.
Hey Frank, Thank you so much. Saving money is the name of the game! Why pay someone when you can do it yourself. I appreciate you watching the video and your feedback. I hope everything is going good. Bill
God is going to bless you!!!! You just saved me money and time. I had Home depot deliver my new fridge. they would not install it because i didn't have a local shut off valve. This video saved it the day. Other plumbers were asking $100s. God bless you!!!
Hi Darel, Thank you so much for the kind words. My main goal in putting out these videos is to save people time and money. I'm very glad I was able to help you. I hope God will bless you as well. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you.
Hardware Henrietta, Thank you for watching the video and for your amazing feedback! I'm so glad I was able to help you with your situation. For me, this is what it's all about, helping people with their home projects. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
Hey Tonyw11, Thank you so much for watching the video and for your kind words. It always makes me feel good when I've helped somebody with my videos. The main goal for me is to save people time and money. That's the name of the game! I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
Hey David, Thank you for watching the video and for your awesome feedback! I'm very happy that the video was able to inspire you and provide you with some insight. Good luck adding the cut off valve to your refrigerator water line. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
Bill thanks a million for what u do . Please do one on how to attach the copper line of the fridge to the main water line,also how to put a new valve on the copper line so it can be reattach to the fridge. The water wouldn't stop running when I took the old fridge out so I took the line from the main water line,and the plummer sealed up the little hole. Thanks a million.
Hey Joy Hanawa, Thank you so much for watching the video and for your awesome feedback! I have complete faith in you that you'll be successful at this!! I'm so glad that the video was able to help and inspire you. When you get the valve installed let me know how everything went. Good luck! I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
Thank you for posting! The plumber said that this will be $500 to install for parts and labor. I’m going to do it myself 🥳. Thanks again for posting and giving detailed instructions. Have a wonderful holiday season!
Hey LJTimes, Thank you for watching the video and for the feedback. 500 dollars for parts and labor is crazy expensive, especially since you can do the job yourself for less than 10 dollars! I would love to hear from you again so please let me know how the install went when you are done. I have several more videos that revolve around DIY projects around the house that you might find useful so please consider subscribing if haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
Thank you, so much for this information. Home Depot refused to install my refrigerator because my shut off valve is in my basement. Your information is valuable. I am going to complete the process myself (DIY Diva).
Hey Kenneth, Thank you so much for watching the video! Good luck installing your shut off valve. Please let me know how it went when you finish the job...I'd love to hear from you. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you Bill
Hey Kami, Thank you for watching the video and for your feedback. The shut off valve has made my life much easier. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
Note: at some point you may have to tighten the collar around the shut off valve stem because they do wear over time and you need to compress the packing/gasket around the stem to keep it from leaking (From experience). Good video. You sure lucked out being able to use old ferules.
My valve is the same type and connects 1/4 copper to 1/4 plastic. I am going to try to tighten the valve part to see if that is a fix for me. Thanks a bunch for mentioning this.
Hey Jeffrey, Thank you so much for watching the video and for your inquiry. I actually don't have a link, however I bought it from Home Depot. It's a 1/4 inch brass inline shut off valve. It cost me around 10.00 dollars. I hope that helps. I'm glad the video was helpful to you. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
Thank you so much LaShawnda! I have a new video coming out soon reviewing another product from Bissell. I appreciate you subscribing and watching my videos. Have a great day! Bill & Suzy
Hi Danny, Thank you for watching the video and for your feedback. Yes that is correct. Counter clock wise to open and clockwise to close. This valve has made my life so much easier. I like to keep that secondary water filter changed every 4 to 6 months and this shut off valve makes it so much easier to do that. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
Thanks for the instructions. How does the valve work? Is it a quarter turn that opens and closes the pathway (i.e. parallel is open and perpendicular is closed) or do you have to do several rotations like valves under your sink?
Hey ehench12, Thank you for watching the video and your inquiry. To answer your question it takes several rotations to open and close the valve. I actually have several videos that revolve around DIY projects around the house that you might find useful so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again, thank you. Bill
How do I know if the valve is on or off? We just had a new line installed for our refrigerator (also new) and the water line to the fridge isn't getting any water. Trying to avoid another costly plumber bill.
Good advice! I couldn't find the shut off valve for our refrigerator's water line when we sold our fridge. This is a better solution than sticking a bowl under the loose water line every time we have to turn on the main water line lol! I'm assuming the unlined valve also works if you just want to cap off the water line before installing a new fridge.
Hey RobertWF42, Thank you for watching the video and for your awesome feedback! Installing the cut off valve was actually an idea I got from one of my subscribers. It has proven to be very useful indeed. I bought it from Lowes for about 10 bucks. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
Hello, new subscriber. In your video you didn’t show which direction to open the line vs how to shut off the water flow off. I’ve checked out your other videos as well. Thanks!!
Hey Aries Goddess, Thank you so much for subscribing!!! To open the valve you turn it counter clock wise and the opposite direction to close it. I hope that helped. Sorry I left that out of the video. After you install yours it will make your life so much easier. You'll love it! Thank you and take care. Bill
Hey Sara, Thank you for watching the video and your positive feedback. I hope it has given you some insight on installing your own shut off valve. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
My warer line is running from my crawl space. Rhe shut ofd valve is in the nasty crawlspace. I know, who would put a shut off valve in the crawl space? I could not close the valve completely, so water is still coming out of the hose. I hooked the hose back up to the refrigerator, so it wouldnt keep leaking from the hose. My objective is to swap refrigerator and no need to use the water hose at this time. What do you suggest?
I'm confused, the small 1/4"OD tubing from my water pipe is then plugged into these ice maker outlet boxes how? These wall units don't fit a 1/4"OD tubing, at least I haven't seen one for sale yet.
Hey Ashland, Thank you so much for watching the video and for your inquiry. Unfortunately I'm not sure I understand your question. Is the water line to your ice maker larger than 1/4 inch? If you don't mind please try to explain your situation to me again.
Hi Pushkar, Thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. To answer your question, no I would not recommend doing that. The reason is because they are dissimilar metals and this will cause them to corrode. This will happen over time obviously but it eventually will create a water leak. I hope that answered your question. Please let me know if you have anything else you would like to ask. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
My husband shut off the valve instead of making it run faster🤦♀️now we both are trying our best to fix it but I had to come to your video..😫 we are trying both ways but water is gone🤯🤯
I just had my new whirlpool side by side fridge delivered today and the delivery crew will not install my fridge because of no shut off valve. My question is a shut off valve behind a fridge now required? I am so disappointed so I got an estimate on a shut off valve installation and was quoted $1200.00. Now, my new fridge is just sitting in the garage. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. FYI, I originally had a copper water line that was connected from our kitchen sink water line and the delivery guys told me that it needed to be removed. I cannot imagine paying so much money for this. Thank you!
I am here for the same reason. The valve only leaks when they close it to remove old frig and install new. It is a valve like this one and leaks only in off position. So frustrating.
Have a problem in winter, the ice the ice maker does, I need to be emptying it every 3 days since it continues making so much ice as in summer, but in winter you barely use ice. Is there a way to regulate how much ice the ice maker should do a day.
Hey lillore1, Thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. To answer your question, yes there is a way to regulate the amount of ice your ice maker produces. There should be a front panel that is removable. Once removed, locate the adjustment screw. It's a screw with a spring around it. Take a screwdriver and turn it clockwise a half a turn to make less ice and counterclockwise a half turn to make more ice. I hope that helps. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
How do you turn the valve off? With this type of valve, do you turn it off by turning it counterclockwise until it stops. Or do you just turn it 90 degrees like a gas valve?
Hey Dboy3735, Thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. To answer your question you turn it counterclockwise until it stops. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
Hi Patrick, Thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. There does not need to be a copper line for the shut off valve to connect properly. However, make sure that you push the little metal inserts into the plastic line before installing the valve. This will ensure that the plastic line will not crack under the pressure when you tighten the valve down. I demonstrate this in the video. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
I have the same valve and want to shut off for new fridge how to do that should I first turn off the main water line and what position should this valve to be turned to shut the water Thanks
Hi Ramesh. If you have this valve already installed, then there is no reason to shut off the main water. Just turn the valve counter clock wise to shut it off and then clock wise to turn it back on. Thank you so much for your inquiry.
Hi Seig Swag. Yes that is correct. It makes it much easier for me whenever I replace the aftermarket water filter behind the fridge. I just turn the valve in the off position, replace the filter, and turn it back on. So simple and convenient!! You will definitely not regret doing this.
Is it possible to just cut the plastic line and put a shutoff where you cut instead of moving the fridge out, etc? I have a double valve under the sink; one line goes to the sink, the other to the fridge. I want to get rid of the icemaker altogether and use the space for something else in the freezer. No water/ice in door. I'm thinking it would be much easier and probably cheaper if I can cut the plastic line that goes to the fridge under the sink and put the shutoff there instead of replacing the double valve with a single. What say you, O guru of home improvement?
Hello Linda, Thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. The answer to your question is a resounding YES! You can do that, however, make sure that the cutoff valve you buy has the little inserts that slide into the end of the plastic line otherwise you risk the chance of the ferrels piercing the line and causing a water leak, which as you know would suck really bad. If you have anymore questions please don't hesitate to ask. I have a number of other DIY videos that you might find helpful so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again Thank you. Bill
Thank You So Much ❣️ 👀 🙂 ( uhm 🤭 I think it is going to cost hundreds of dollars for a plumber to replace a corroded “ on & off “ valve water valve from the wall behind the refrigerator freezer , right ? ? 😯 👀 😔 ☹️ )
Hi, I just saw your video. I am wracking my brain, trying to figure out what to do. My fridge broke along with my water filter. I bought a new fridge but the new one does not dispense water. Is there a way I can use the wall water valve and somehow get clean drinking water? Please help this lady in dispense 😂 Thank you
I don’t understand why you didn’t place the metal inserts into each side when you installed it on the actual refrigerator waterlines. You did it during the example, but when you went to go install it on the fridge, I didn’t even see them. Please help me to understand what I missing here. I’m going to attempt to do this on my fridge because I had a delivery today for a new fridge and they could not install it because there is no shut off valve. I definitely cannot afford to have a plumber open up my wall so I thought this would be an alternative.
Hi Laura, thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. The main function of the metal inserts is to add stability to the plastic water line, so when you tighten the fittings they will have something to grab onto and not pinch the line. The reason I didn't use them on the actual water lines is because they were made of a much sturdier material, thus the inserts weren't needed. Those inserts will be used if your water line is made of the very thin plastic like my example line was. When you get behind your refrigerator, look at the water lines and see if they are made of sturdy hard plastic or the flimsy clear plastic. If they are made of the flimsy kind ,then you will need the metal inserts. Also, if your water line is made of copper, then you won't need the inserts for that either. I hope that answered your question. Thank you so much. Bill
Hey Tiger AJ, Thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. I bought the 1/4 inch shut off valve from Lowes. If memory serves correctly it was about 10 dollars. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
I watched this video just to find out how to turn that top piece from the on to off position, and I still don't know! I have this exact fitting already on my water line. When I turn that top little bar, it just spins endlessly. The end of your video did not show how to turn it between off and on. Please advise! My new fridge is being delivered in the next few hours!
I'm in the same boat. I don't know which way to turn that top piece for on or off and in my case, that piece has been installed for decades and is not easily turning in either direction and I'm afraid to force it in the wrong direction. Edit: Went to Home Depot website, looked up the valve and looked through the questions. Someone provided useful instructions: LOOKING DOWN AT THE STEM/HANDLE FROM THE TOP OF THE VALVE,, TO TURN THE FLOW OFF, TURN THE HANDLE 'CLOCKWISE'. TO TURN THE FLOW ON...TURN THE HANDLE 'COUNTER-CLOCKWISE'
@@autumnstarrs Mine has never turned, mind you, I bought a 30yr old house and that was 20yrs ago and I'm pretty sure that install has been there 50+yrs so I think it might be rusted shut. Don't know, just afraid to mess with it and it breaks/bursts and then I'm screwed by needing to do an emergency plumber call. It's also installed in a hard to access location.
Hey David, Thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. Unless your copper line has a built in gasket then you definitely need a ferrule. You will have a water leak without it. Check the compression fitting around the copper line and make sure it doesn't already have the ferrule built in. I have several more DIY videos so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you Bill
Hey George, I appreciate you watching the video and for your inquiry. The main shut off valve is outside in your front yard. It will be under a metal lid, kind of like a man hole lid. You will need a special tool to turn the valve. If you have anymore questions please don't hesitate to ask. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
Hey Brandon, Thanks for watching the video and for your inquiry. I assume you are asking about the water line. It is 1/4 inch which is standard for most refrigerators. I hope the answered your question. I have several more DIY videos that you might be interested in so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again Thank you. Bill
Hi Kate, Thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. You can purchase this from either Lowe's or Home Depot. If I remember correctly it was about 15 dollars I think. Don't quote me on that. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill
Hi Shelley, Thank you for watching the video and for your feedback. You really should not be using a metal ferrule with a copper tube because they are dissimilar metals and will eventually corrode resulting in a water leak. I would definitely change your ferrule to either a brass or a copper fitting. Brass of course is an alloy of copper. This would most definitely fix your water leak. If you do manage to stop the leak with your current metal ferrule I would still change it out for a copper or brass one because it will corrode and leak again. I hope that answered your question. Thank you so much for subscribing.
Hey K Kandi, Thank you for watching the video and your comment. Yes you are correct. The reason why I was able to use the plastic with the brass ferrels is because of the little brass inserts that came with the shut off valve. They are specifically designed to provide stability and protection to the plastic water line. If you don't use them then you definitely risk the chance of cutting the the water line resulting in an eventual leak. I have several more DIY videos that I think you'll love so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again, thank you. Bill
So I did have a few valves that they came with the brass ferrel connected to the nut already and I removed them and use plastic ones instead but for future projects I guess if it has the brass ferrel connected to the nut it’s OK to use with a plastic tube. but if the ferrel is loose and comes out like some of them do those are the ones that would cut the plastic tubing correct? My mom‘s new apartment/house didn’t come with a fridge with a water dispenser it just has an icemaker in the freezer. So I connected the water line behind the fridge to a water filter which then splits off into three different lines. One goes to the fridge for the icemaker in the freezer. One goes to a water faucet spout that I made a board with feet on it that you can set your cup on and get water, because the sink didn’t have the ability to add a faucet anywhere without drilling through the granite countertop. The last one goes to a float valve inside a humidifier so that it can automatically fill itself with water. When I was researching all the stuff for this I read that brass is better than the push in plastic ones and that they last longer. I mean overall the whole project probably cost over $100 because each T cost like $10-$12 and then each shut off valve cost like I don’t know $14. There’s a shut off valve for the water filter, freezer, humidifier, and the water filter faucet. My mom‘s disabled she can’t get behind the fridge easily so if one thing started leaking she would at least be able to shut off part of it and still use the rest of it until someone can come fix it for her. So I guess the meaning of all that was is it better to use brass over the plastic, because in the long run the plastic is probably 50% cheaper. Plus I know there’s gonna be more projects like this for her in the future so I’m just wondering?
Hey K Kandy, The brass ferrel whether it's removable or built into the valve will cut the plastic unless you use the little metal tubing inserts that slide into the end of the plastic water line. Those inserts and specifically designed to protect the water line from being damaged. It's very important that you use them because otherwise you risk the chance of a water leak. You can find them at Lowes or Home Depot. Thank you for your inquiry and I hope you have a great day? Bill
You don't clearly show and tell which way is open and closed on the valve.... for people who have zero clue. Hardly anybody has any attention to detail on here.... mind blowing. And it would be nice to know whether to open it all the way or if the T handle can pop out and spray water everywhere. Pretend you're making these videos for the most clueless people . That's who is gonna be here watching these mostly.
Hey Michael, Thank you for watching the video and for your feedback. I have to agree with you. I apologize for not being as clear as I should have been. To answer your questions...to open you turn it counter clock wise and then clockwise to close. When opening the valve you can turn it until it stops, the T-handle will not come off. I hope that answered all your questions. I appreciate you letting me know where I can improve my videos. You're input is very important to me and I will definitely implement immediately. Thank you, Bill
why would people want any shut off valve at the refrigerator ? the shut-off valve should be next to the cold water supply under the sink OTHERWISE the water line is this going to be constantly filled with water
Hey Scott, I appreciate the inquiry. The reason I installed the shut off valve is because I put in a universal water filter on the back of the refrigerator. I wanted to be able to turn the water off right there to make it more convenient. Before I installed it I was having to go outside to turn off the water. This just makes it easier now. Again, thank you Bill
@@mybatterhalf6614 bought a new fridge and the delivery folks refused to install it without a valve due to the possibility of water damage from a leak. Low and behold I used a shark clamp and it leaked, now I’m looking to install a valve.
