The ice maker and the fridge water need a supply line from the nearby tap. The line runs the water to the fridge under the pressure.
The tap
The supply taps into a nearby cold water line. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Birmingham, the tap is the connection.
The line
The tubing runs from the tap to the fridge's inlet. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Birmingham, the line is the route.
The material
The copper and the braided lines carry the pressure safely. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Birmingham, the material is the choice.
The valve
A shutoff valve at the tap stops the line for the service. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Birmingham, the valve is the control.
The filter
The fridge's filter treats the water for the ice and the drinking. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Birmingham, the filter is the quality.
The check
The connections get the leak check after the install. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Birmingham, the test is the check.
The call
Run the ice maker line right. Call 888-217-3585 and Birmingham Plumbing Pros will match you with a Birmingham pro for the install.
Plumbing in Birmingham: what to know
In Birmingham, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Jefferson County — from Mountain Brook, Homewood and Tarrant to ZIP codes like 35203, 35234, 35233 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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