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Old 12-16-2020, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by dbcolli View Post
I was caught off guard when the installers said they are not allowed to hook up the existing water line to the fridge. The flex line is connected to a push pull valve that is recessed in the wall. I hooked it up as soon as the left and it works fine. I was talking to a friend and he had the same thing happen and had to have a plumber install a new valve/tubing.
Have there been Issues with the tubing/valve. My home was built in 2004.
I know my toilets have the same valves and connected tubing
Lived there 12 yrs and never had a problem with them leaking,however you should hold on to the valve because it can come loose from the wall.....