Solving Fridge Water Line Leaks - Tips & Advice

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A user reported a slow drip from the copper line after disconnecting their old fridge, despite turning off the valve. Suggestions included using vise grips to temporarily close the line or replacing the valve due to potential mineral deposits preventing a complete seal. Many participants emphasized the importance of addressing the leak properly to avoid future flooding, recommending crimping the copper line as a quick fix until the new fridge is installed. It was noted that a leaky valve is unlikely to cause significant flooding, and users should prepare for a new flex water line and shut-off valve when setting up the new appliance.
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I just bought a new fridge and sold my previous fridge, so I disconnected the copper line to the old fridge. I turned the valve to the fridge line off but there still is a slow drip. I haven't connected it to the new fridge yet since we are putting new cabinets and placing the fridge in a new position. Somebody told me that you could use vise grips to close the copper line that went to the fridge, or do I have to get a fitting to stop this leak.
 
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If you're getting a slow drip with the valve closed, replace the valve. It has probably gotten mineral deposits on it over time and doesn't close completely. While you have everything apart anyway, it's a good and easy time to replace the valve in case you ever do have a bigger leak and NEED to close it completely to work on it.
 
Moonbear said:
If you're getting a slow drip with the valve closed, replace the valve. It has probably gotten mineral deposits on it over time and doesn't close completely. While you have everything apart anyway, it's a good and easy time to replace the valve in case you ever do have a bigger leak and NEED to close it completely to work on it.

yeah it is coated with mineral deposits, I am going to the store right now to place jb weld on it for a temp fix. We are ripping out all of cabinets so I will place the new valve than.
 
Ask yourself what avoiding a flood is worth to you, then cap it off properly until you're ready to plumb in the new appliance.
 
It's just a piece of copper tubing. I would crimp it shut then replace it later.
 
dlgoff said:
It's just a piece of copper tubing. I would crimp it shut then replace it later.
If it's just dripping, I wouldn't even bother replacing the valve - just crimp the tube until installing the new fridge!

A leaky valve can't cause a flood.
 
You will be needing a new flex water line and shut off valve anyway. Just crimp the old line and wait.
 
get a bigger hammer!
 
I crimped it, no leaks
 
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Since when do fridges need a water pipe?!
 
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Blenton said:
Since when do fridges need a water pipe?!

Since they had a cooled water supply.
 

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