Refrigerator Self-Tapping Water Valve

The shut-off water valve (also called a saddle valve) is part of the household plumbing. It controls the flow of water from the plumbing to the refrigerator.

• Self-tapping or self-piercing water valves (saddle valves) are not recommended, as they do not provide a large enough opening for the water to pass through. Restricted water flow to the icemaker can result in small ice cubes, slow production of ice cubes and hollow cubes.
• Use a water valve that requires drilling a 1/4 inch hole in the pipe instead of a self-tapping valve, when possible.. This type of water valve (saddle valve) will need to be purchased at a local hardware or plumbing supply store.