New Fridge water hookup ?

bigdog · 11-14-2021, 08:03 PM

I have a new refrigerator being delivered this coming week. It has external water and ice-maker. In prep for delivery,

I have shut-off the water connection (1/4" copper line), that connects to the back of old fridge. I'm assuming the line has a standard nut that screws on to the fridge threads.

I'm hoping all I have to do is thread that bolt to the threads on new fridge
(plug & play).......

Do I need to do anything else ? I was told 'do not' put teflon tape on the threads, and it can actually cause leaks.

Thoughts ?

11-14-2021, 08:03 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,452 Thanks: 347 Thanked 124 Times in 98 Posts	New Fridge water hookup ? I have a new refrigerator being delivered this coming week. It has external water and ice-maker. In prep for delivery, I have shut-off the water connection (1/4" copper line), that connects to the back of old fridge. I'm assuming the line has a standard nut that screws on to the fridge threads. I'm hoping all I have to do is thread that bolt to the threads on new fridge (plug & play)....... Do I need to do anything else ? I was told 'do not' put teflon tape on the threads, and it can actually cause leaks. Thoughts ?