If you’re dreaming of ice-cold water and ice on tap this summer, a plumbed in fridge may be just the ticket.

Filling up your glass will be as easy as a stroll to the fridge, making entertaining easy and relaxing, just like it should be.

Sounds fabulous, right?

But before you head off on a new fridge shopping spree, there are some crucial steps to get right from the start.

Ice and water dispenser filling a glass on a plumbed in fridge - to install a water connected fridge use reliable plumbing services. Brisbane plumbers Salmon Plumbing can help.

Firstly, you’ll need to identify the new fridge features that are important to you and compare how your top choices rank on performance. Make sure the one you choose fits your lifestyle – and your kitchen!

Finally, before you can plug in your fridge and enjoy, you’ll need to lock in an installation date with a licensed plumber.

While it may be tempting to DIY it, this is a terrible idea – DIY indoor flood, anyone?

Benefits of a plumbed in fridge

We love plumbed in fridges for the great lifestyle value they offer.

You can look forward to:

  • Convenient refreshment – By connecting directly to your mains water supply, you’ll have an unlimited supply of refreshing cold water and ice.
  • Tastier water – The built-in water filtration system will reduce contaminants and dispense a more delicious hit of H2O.
  • Space-saving – No need to sit a water filter or jug on the counter or in the fridge anymore.
  • A stylish lift for your kitchen – With a range of sleek, modern designs on offer, a plumbed in fridge is sure to give your kitchen a little more pizzazz.
  • Fewer plastic bottles – With a tastier, more convenient water source, you’ll find filling your reusable bottle easier, so you can ditch the single-use plastic bottle and its nasty environmental and health impacts.

Choosing the right plumbed in fridge

Choosing and installing a plumbed in fridge is an investment. It pays to do it properly from the start.

Consider your kitchen design:

  • Where can your plumbed in fridge be installed?
  • Is the space big enough for the new fridge, including the required minimum clearance?
  • Where is the nearest water point and where could the pipes to the fridge be concealed?

Consider your fridge needs:

  • Compare energy and water ratings. Choosing the right appliance can make a huge difference in the long run – and there’s no better time to switch than when you’re already in the market!
  • Features such as water temperature, filtration and capacity.
  • Warranty. Choose the best quality fridge you can afford and ensure it comes with a good warranty. Note that installing the fridge yourself will void the warranty – a big no-no.

Should you install a plumbed in fridge yourself?

Definitely not!

While it may seem as easy as plug and play, there are a number of safeguards and steps that need to be undertaken by a licensed and qualified plumbing professional.

Your fridge will need a correctly installed separate water line, isolating valve, flood stop and pressure limiting valve and additional connectors based on your kitchen layout. Only a qualified plumber will be able to assess and correctly install water services to your fridge.

Skipping this step is the fastest way to void your warranty and property insurance, which would be less than ideal when something goes wrong.

A burst pipe or flooded kitchen could cost significantly more than the plumber’s installation fee.

Fridge plumbing Brisbane

Salmon Plumbing are the trusted plumbers Brisbane rely on to install plumbed in fridges. We can help you choose and install your new plumbed in fridge correctly.

With over 30 years’ plumbing experience, we feel confident that our workmanship will do the job. In fact, we offer a 7-year Workmanship Warranty to give you extra peace of mind.

For experienced plumbing services Brisbane-wide, call us today!