Not doing it myself... cost of water to refrig

[mntentman]

I don't like messing with much plumbing other than working under the sink, so I need a pro for this. I need to run water to a new refrigerator, have never had one with water. The kitchen sink is not on the same wall. I know there are a lot of factors involved, but any way someone could give me a ballpark estimate as to what a plumber would charge for this? Thanks.

[jadnashua]

WHere is the nearest cold water? It could be a bathroom, the basement below, or the kitchen sink. What you don't want is one of the clamp-on valves that then pierces the pipe to supply the water. You want to install a T and a real valve. It will all depend on where it is, how far you have to run it, and how good the access is.

[mntentman]

The basement underneath is open, so access there is very easy, and there is a bathroom and a kitchen sink both no more than 15 feet from the refrigerator, so lines are near.

[Gary Swart]

It is impossible to even hazard a guess on plumber or electrician charges because every job will depend on ease of access which will determine the time needed, and local plumber/electrician rates. It's not a difficult job nor should it take very long barring access problems. Materials are a minor cost, and as Jim suggested in his reply, insist on a ball valve rather than the saddle valve that just punctures the supply line. That will cost a bit more, but it is a much better way to make the connection.

[hj]

The cost would even depend on the plumber's efficiency or experience. One might make a half day project out of it, while another would have it in and running in a half hour or so.