Ice maker and water dispenser sharing a filter

[Carl Martin]

I'm wanting to install an undersink filter as part of a kitchen remodel to serve both a water dispenser by the sink and the fridge ice maker. Does it make sense to install a 3/8" comp filter with a tee: 3/8 comp to the water dispenser and 1/4 plastic tube through the wall to the fridge?

Are there better options? I only want to have to service one filter.

 

[James Henry]

Go for it.

 

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[Carl Martin]

Go for it.

Is there a way of making the hookup look clean behind the fridge, or do I just drill a hole?

 

[Bannerman]

Is there a way of making the hookup look clean behind the fridge, or do I just drill a hole?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Apollo-1-2-in-Brass-PEX-B-Barb-Icemaker-Outlet-Box-APXBOXIM/305421523

 

[Reach4]

If you might make your filter a reverse osmosis unit at some time, you don't want the RO water to be in contact with metal.

 

[Edwards11]

I'm wanting to install an undersink filter as part of a kitchen remodel to serve both a water dispenser by the sink and the fridge ice maker. Does it make sense to install a 3/8" comp filter with a tee: 3/8 comp to the water dispenser and 1/4 plastic tube through the wall to the fridge?

Are there better options? I only want to have to service one filter.

Yes, that setup should work well! A 3/8" comp filter with a tee is a good choice—just connect 3/8" to the dispenser and 1/4" to the fridge. Ensure the filter can handle demand for both and matches the fridge's pressure needs. This keeps it simple with only one filter to maintain! Read more...