How Do You Install An Ice Maker Kit For A Kenmore Fridge?

Installing an ice-maker kit for your Kenmore refrigerator can save you the time and hassle of using ice cube trays. Make sure you use a kit that is designed for your specific make and model, so you get the correct installation hardware package. The package should include copper or plastic tubing for the water supply line, a saddle valve to create a connection with your home's cold water line and the fittings necessary to attach the tubing. Shut off your home's main water valve. Find the cold water line that is closest to where the refrigerator will be located. For most homes, this will either be under the sink or in the basement. If you are installing the connection in the basement, drill a hole in the floor behind the refrigerator. Drill a hole in the side of the kitchen cabinet if you are placing the connection under the sink. Slide the refrigerator away from the wall so you can access the connections in the back. Connect one end of the copper or plastic tubing to the refrigerator. ...  more