I’m with you on the paranoia—those little leaks can sneak up on you. I paid about $180 for a tech to swap out the ice maker and check the line. Honest...

I get the point about knowing your basics, but honestly? The tech’s saved me more than once. I moved in last year and barely knew what half the valves...

I get the hesitation about having grease anywhere near the kitchen, but honestly, I’m a little wary of the underground ones too. My neighbor had one a...