Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 Jul 11, 2013 9:43 pm Hey We heard that those big fridges need the water outlet / pipe for the water dispenser / ice etc.. Since getting house built atm and it is not a standard feature, we are being quoted $310 for the additional water pipe / outlet which can be used in the fridge in future.. Is it worth it and decent cost? Or something can be done in future? But then might need more breaking etc in kitchen to get it fit?? Re: Water Pipe / Outlet for Fridge 2Jul 11, 2013 10:12 pm Is the wall that the fridge is going on an external or internal wall? If its external then it isn't too bad having it run in afterwards. If its internal then get it done with the build. We are renovating an old house and we have had to chase the wall to have it, pain in the butt! Re: Water Pipe / Outlet for Fridge 4Jul 11, 2013 11:28 pm Ours was $400 but that is because the gyprocking had already been done before we thought about it. So it cost more as they had to remove the gyprock from that wall to install it neatly. I say get it done during the build as well. My build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65324&p=1032514#p1032514 Re: Water Pipe / Outlet for Fridge 6Jul 12, 2013 8:08 am Its an internal wall.. the wall behind the fridge is a kinda T juncture of an inside wall and alfresco.. I don't believe there is any pipes running on the back of alfresco wall.. So even if we don't get a fridge with that feature right now.. good idea to get it done atm and fork the cash?? Re: Water Pipe / Outlet for Fridge 7Jul 12, 2013 8:12 am It can also be run inside your cabinets at a latter date. They attached it to the top back corner of each cabinet and drill a small hole between the cabinets. Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Water Pipe / Outlet for Fridge 9Jul 12, 2013 8:21 am its Agreed.. But the Q is if it is going to cost more post build (best guess) and more hassle.. If its run inside the cabinets then it could actually be cheaper. It depends on you walls though. It wouldn't cost anymore though. But if your building I would have it put it now. Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Water Pipe / Outlet for Fridge 10Jul 12, 2013 11:27 am I've been quoted $197 for the water connection in our fridge recess. Thought this was quite reasonable and much easier to do now than later on when we may actually have a fridge which needs it! Re: Water Pipe / Outlet for Fridge 12Jul 14, 2013 3:24 pm judydg I would do it now - less disruption and I think it would be cheaper. I would also do it now, but it wont be any cheaper. It is very quick and easy to do after the kitchen is installed. Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair We have a hot water copper pipe that runs from our hot water unit on one side of our house under a concrete slab to our bathroom and laundry...old house so not ideal. The… 0 5116 I had a similar issue with my fridge not too long ago. It wasn't the same model, but the symptoms were pretty much the same: the compressor would start and then stop… 3 7547 |