How do I properly remove a hose tube connected to my fridge for water now that we have a new refrigerator and no longer need it?
Asked by Onni Keto 
1 month ago
Last Updated: October 21, 2024
Hey, does anyone know how to disconnect the hose or tube that was connected to our fridge for water? We recently got a new refrigerator and no longer need it.
You can use caps to cover the area where the water line is, which serves as a decent temporary solution. Just turn off the water, cut the PVC, clean it, and then slide on a new valve.
There’s a lot happening in this image. Could you provide more information? Perhaps try using less close-up photos with arrows or labels to clarify your question. Also, what type of material are you working with? It looks like copper painted white to resemble PVC, but I’m not certain.
I believe that’s a white flexible hose
Simply turn the valve clockwise (to the right) to stop the water flow. There’s no need to do anything extra.
It’s connected to the cold water line for our kitchen sink
If it’s a dual compression, I’d change it to single. Or cap it like others have suggested. I’m not a fan of caps but they do the job.
I believe it’s a dual compression stop, so if you turn it off, you’ll cut off water supply to anything else connected to it.
I had no idea it was a double, .
You should consider replacing the double stop with a single one. Compression is a simple process. 1/2 ×3/8.
That compression fitting looks like it’s for the thin tube on the valve. Any home improvement store should have a cap for the compression fitting so you can simply close the valve, unscrew the compression fitting, and attach the cap to the valve. Unless the valve is leaking, it’s probably best to keep that option available for a future owner or if you ever need a water line for a refrigerator with an ice maker.
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Why are there so many clips on the water line?
Said the fridge was already replaced and the waterline was just cut.
Take a better picture of the compression fitting at the beginning of the hose and take it to the hardware store for a cap. It might get a bit messy, but I’ve actually seen these things just knotted up before… Not sure how reliable that is, but it seems to be the quick fix.