- Been there, done that... once had a “simple” ice maker swap turn into a full-on kitchen flood.
- Those plastic lines get brittle—one little twist and you’re suddenly replacing half the setup.
- Honestly, it’s not just the labor, it’s the “unexpected disaster” insurance you’re paying for.
- Sometimes I think I’ll save money doing it myself, but then I remember the last time I spent three hours under a fridge with a towel.
“Those plastic lines get brittle—one little twist and you’re suddenly replacing half the setup.”
Yeah, that’s the part nobody warns you about. I’ve had those lines snap just from moving the fridge a couple inches. Honestly, half the time it’s not even the ice maker itself—it’s tracking down leaks or realizing your shutoff valve is ancient and stuck. I get why pros charge what they do, but sometimes it feels like you’re paying for their “just in case” fund more than the actual work. Still, after one too many soggy towels, I kinda get it.
- Had the same thing happen last winter—thought I’d just swap the ice maker, but ended up replacing the whole water line after it cracked.
- The “quick job” turned into a half-day project, crawling behind the fridge and cursing at that shutoff valve that hadn’t budged in years.
- Honestly, I get why it costs so much. It’s never just one thing, and you’re basically paying for all the stuff that *could* go wrong.
- Still, feels like overkill sometimes... but after mopping up water twice, I’m not risking it again.
