Completed project: a fridge water line hook-up in Vaughan

A new fridge with an ice maker and water dispenser is only as good as the water line feeding it — and a bad hook-up is one of the most common sources of a slow, hidden leak in a kitchen. This Vaughan homeowner wanted their new fridge connected properly, with a shut-off valve so it can be isolated without touching the rest of the house.

The scope of work

We tapped into the existing copper supply with a proper tee and a dedicated shut-off valve, ran a clean water line to the fridge, and connected it to the appliance inlet with a fresh compression fitting. Then we opened the valve, checked every joint, and ran the dispenser to confirm there were no drips before pushing the fridge back into place.

The result

A tidy, leak-free connection with its own shut-off — so if the fridge ever needs to move or the line ever needs service, it takes one quarter-turn instead of shutting off the whole house.

What a fridge water line hook-up costs

• Connect to an existing water line or valve: $90–$160
• New tap-in with a shut-off valve and run: $160–$300
• Longer runs or awkward access: quoted on inspection

Distance from the supply and the type of tap-in drive the price. Every job is leak-tested before we leave.

Why hire a professional

• A saddle valve or a rushed fitting is the classic cause of a slow leak that rots a floor from underneath.
• A proper shut-off valve means the fridge can be isolated without shutting down the whole house.
• Leak-testing before the fridge goes back means any drip shows up now, not in a cabinet months from now.

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"A fridge water line is a small job that causes big damage when it is done badly. A shut-off valve and a leak test are non-negotiable."