Hey Kate, Thank you so much for sharing that with us. That's so awesome that you got yours installed in just 5 minutes. Crawling under the house to shut off your water is crazy ridiculous. Now anytime you need to turn off your water to the refrigerator it's as easy as twisting a knob on your new shut off valve. Oh yeah!! Life is good 😊 Bill

That's good to know because I'm a 64 yr old grandma and I'm about to try.

Hun can I buy a value like this one?

Thank you Frank. I really hope so. I've had several people message me on KZfaq thanking me for my videos. That makes me feel good about what I'm doing.

Hey Frank, Thank you so much. Saving money is the name of the game! Why pay someone when you can do it yourself. I appreciate you watching the video and your feedback. I hope everything is going good. Bill

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Hey pa googuser, Thank you so much for letting me know that!! Glad to hear that your shut off valve was a success!! A job well done my friend! Bill

Hi Darel, Thank you so much for the kind words. My main goal in putting out these videos is to save people time and money. I'm very glad I was able to help you. I hope God will bless you as well. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you.

@@mybatterhalf6614 Done! subscribed

Hey Greg!! Thank you so much for watching the video and for your amazing story! I'm so glad I was able to help you get the right valve and get it installed.

Hardware Henrietta, Thank you for watching the video and for your amazing feedback! I'm so glad I was able to help you with your situation. For me, this is what it's all about, helping people with their home projects. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

same reason im here

The same exact thing happened to me 20 mins ago. So this is all I need??

@@that_one_guy91 it was easy. I couldn’t find a plummer, so I did it. I know I saved. I have not had any issues in 6 months

Girl, I literally just went through the same thing the other day. The part cost 14.00 at menards. (Indiana)

This just happened to me with home depot as well.

This just happened to me also by Best Buy a few hours ago

Hey David, Thank you for watching the video and for your awesome feedback! I'm very happy that the video was able to inspire you and provide you with some insight. Good luck adding the cut off valve to your refrigerator water line. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

Hey Kenneth, Thank you so much for watching the video! Good luck installing your shut off valve. Please let me know how it went when you finish the job...I'd love to hear from you. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you Bill

Hey Joy Hanawa, Thank you so much for watching the video and for your awesome feedback! I have complete faith in you that you'll be successful at this!! I'm so glad that the video was able to help and inspire you. When you get the valve installed let me know how everything went. Good luck! I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

Hey LJTimes, Thank you for watching the video and for the feedback. 500 dollars for parts and labor is crazy expensive, especially since you can do the job yourself for less than 10 dollars! I would love to hear from you again so please let me know how the install went when you are done. I have several more videos that revolve around DIY projects around the house that you might find useful so please consider subscribing if haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

@@mybatterhalf6614 ☺️☺️🥲 I have already subscribed and so has my mom! I will definitely let you know how it goes!!! 😇😇😇

Hey Tonyw11, Thank you so much for watching the video and for your kind words. It always makes me feel good when I've helped somebody with my videos. The main goal for me is to save people time and money. That's the name of the game! I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

Hey Kami, Thank you for watching the video and for your feedback. The shut off valve has made my life much easier. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

Hey Nick!!!! Thank you so much! I appreciate you man

Thank you so much for watching the video and for your awesome feedback!! Helping people is what's its all about!

My valve is the same type and connects 1/4 copper to 1/4 plastic. I am going to try to tighten the valve part to see if that is a fix for me. Thanks a bunch for mentioning this.

Thank you Louis.

Thank you so much LaShawnda! I have a new video coming out soon reviewing another product from Bissell. I appreciate you subscribing and watching my videos. Have a great day! Bill & Suzy

@@mybatterhalf6614 you welcome. I cannot wait until the new video!!!

Hi Danny, Thank you for watching the video and for your feedback. Yes that is correct. Counter clock wise to open and clockwise to close. This valve has made my life so much easier. I like to keep that secondary water filter changed every 4 to 6 months and this shut off valve makes it so much easier to do that. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

Hey Aries Goddess, Thank you so much for subscribing!!! To open the valve you turn it counter clock wise and the opposite direction to close it. I hope that helped. Sorry I left that out of the video. After you install yours it will make your life so much easier. You'll love it! Thank you and take care. Bill

@@mybatterhalf6614 worked like a charm!! Thank you so much!!

Hey Jeffrey, Thank you so much for watching the video and for your inquiry. I actually don't have a link, however I bought it from Home Depot. It's a 1/4 inch brass inline shut off valve. It cost me around 10.00 dollars. I hope that helps. I'm glad the video was helpful to you. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

Hey ehench12, Thank you for watching the video and your inquiry. To answer your question it takes several rotations to open and close the valve. I actually have several videos that revolve around DIY projects around the house that you might find useful so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again, thank you. Bill

do they make a quarter turn shut off for 1/4" copper tubing?

Hi Pushkar, Thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. To answer your question, no I would not recommend doing that. The reason is because they are dissimilar metals and this will cause them to corrode. This will happen over time obviously but it eventually will create a water leak. I hope that answered your question. Please let me know if you have anything else you would like to ask. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

Hey Ashland, Thank you so much for watching the video and for your inquiry. Unfortunately I'm not sure I understand your question. Is the water line to your ice maker larger than 1/4 inch? If you don't mind please try to explain your situation to me again.

Hey RobertWF42, Thank you for watching the video and for your awesome feedback! Installing the cut off valve was actually an idea I got from one of my subscribers. It has proven to be very useful indeed. I bought it from Lowes for about 10 bucks. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

I am here for the same reason. The valve only leaks when they close it to remove old frig and install new. It is a valve like this one and leaks only in off position. So frustrating.

Hey lillore1, Thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. To answer your question, yes there is a way to regulate the amount of ice your ice maker produces. There should be a front panel that is removable. Once removed, locate the adjustment screw. It's a screw with a spring around it. Take a screwdriver and turn it clockwise a half a turn to make less ice and counterclockwise a half turn to make more ice. I hope that helps. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

Hey Sara, Thank you for watching the video and your positive feedback. I hope it has given you some insight on installing your own shut off valve. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

Hey Dboy3735, Thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. To answer your question you turn it counterclockwise until it stops. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

Clockwise to close, counter-clockwise to open.

Hi Ramesh. If you have this valve already installed, then there is no reason to shut off the main water. Just turn the valve counter clock wise to shut it off and then clock wise to turn it back on. Thank you so much for your inquiry.

Hi Patrick, Thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. There does not need to be a copper line for the shut off valve to connect properly. However, make sure that you push the little metal inserts into the plastic line before installing the valve. This will ensure that the plastic line will not crack under the pressure when you tighten the valve down. I demonstrate this in the video. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

Hello Linda, Thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. The answer to your question is a resounding YES! You can do that, however, make sure that the cutoff valve you buy has the little inserts that slide into the end of the plastic line otherwise you risk the chance of the ferrels piercing the line and causing a water leak, which as you know would suck really bad. If you have anymore questions please don't hesitate to ask. I have a number of other DIY videos that you might find helpful so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again Thank you. Bill

@@mybatterhalf6614 I definitely am subscribing. You be my kinda people~!

Hi Seig Swag. Yes that is correct. It makes it much easier for me whenever I replace the aftermarket water filter behind the fridge. I just turn the valve in the off position, replace the filter, and turn it back on. So simple and convenient!! You will definitely not regret doing this.

Yes you can

Hey David, Thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. Unless your copper line has a built in gasket then you definitely need a ferrule. You will have a water leak without it. Check the compression fitting around the copper line and make sure it doesn't already have the ferrule built in. I have several more DIY videos so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you Bill

Hey George, I appreciate you watching the video and for your inquiry. The main shut off valve is outside in your front yard. It will be under a metal lid, kind of like a man hole lid. You will need a special tool to turn the valve. If you have anymore questions please don't hesitate to ask. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

Hey Brandon, Thanks for watching the video and for your inquiry. I assume you are asking about the water line. It is 1/4 inch which is standard for most refrigerators. I hope the answered your question. I have several more DIY videos that you might be interested in so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again Thank you. Bill

@@mybatterhalf6614 thanks

How much does that filter cost?

Hi Laura, thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. The main function of the metal inserts is to add stability to the plastic water line, so when you tighten the fittings they will have something to grab onto and not pinch the line. The reason I didn't use them on the actual water lines is because they were made of a much sturdier material, thus the inserts weren't needed. Those inserts will be used if your water line is made of the very thin plastic like my example line was. When you get behind your refrigerator, look at the water lines and see if they are made of sturdy hard plastic or the flimsy clear plastic. If they are made of the flimsy kind ,then you will need the metal inserts. Also, if your water line is made of copper, then you won't need the inserts for that either. I hope that answered your question. Thank you so much. Bill

Hey Tiger AJ, Thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. I bought the 1/4 inch shut off valve from Lowes. If memory serves correctly it was about 10 dollars. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

To open the valve, you turn it clock wise, to close it, you turn it counter clock wise.

Hi Kate, Thank you for watching the video and for your inquiry. You can purchase this from either Lowe's or Home Depot. If I remember correctly it was about 15 dollars I think. Don't quote me on that. I have several more DIY videos that you might find interesting so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again thank you. Bill

Home Depot

Hi Shelley, Thank you for watching the video and for your feedback. You really should not be using a metal ferrule with a copper tube because they are dissimilar metals and will eventually corrode resulting in a water leak. I would definitely change your ferrule to either a brass or a copper fitting. Brass of course is an alloy of copper. This would most definitely fix your water leak. If you do manage to stop the leak with your current metal ferrule I would still change it out for a copper or brass one because it will corrode and leak again. I hope that answered your question. Thank you so much for subscribing.

@@mybatterhalf6614 Im sorry.. I used the wrong wording.. it is copper, that has the ferrule built in.

We're you able to stop the leak?

@@mybatterhalf6614 no. I might have to cut the copper tubing.

Hey Toborn, I got mine from Lowes. If memory serves correctly it was about 12.00

I'm in the same boat. I don't know which way to turn that top piece for on or off and in my case, that piece has been installed for decades and is not easily turning in either direction and I'm afraid to force it in the wrong direction. Edit: Went to Home Depot website, looked up the valve and looked through the questions. Someone provided useful instructions: LOOKING DOWN AT THE STEM/HANDLE FROM THE TOP OF THE VALVE,, TO TURN THE FLOW OFF, TURN THE HANDLE 'CLOCKWISE'. TO TURN THE FLOW ON...TURN THE HANDLE 'COUNTER-CLOCKWISE'

​@typhaeon7959 Did yours stop turning at some point. Mine just spins and spins so I don't feel confident that it's on or off.

@@autumnstarrs Mine has never turned, mind you, I bought a 30yr old house and that was 20yrs ago and I'm pretty sure that install has been there 50+yrs so I think it might be rusted shut. Don't know, just afraid to mess with it and it breaks/bursts and then I'm screwed by needing to do an emergency plumber call. It's also installed in a hard to access location.

Did you ever figure it out? I'm sitting in front of mine with a person on the way to pick it up

@ThirstWorldCountry Mine ended up having to be replaced and the people who delivered my fridge did it for me so I still don't know. Sorry.

Hey K Kandi, Thank you for watching the video and your comment. Yes you are correct. The reason why I was able to use the plastic with the brass ferrels is because of the little brass inserts that came with the shut off valve. They are specifically designed to provide stability and protection to the plastic water line. If you don't use them then you definitely risk the chance of cutting the the water line resulting in an eventual leak. I have several more DIY videos that I think you'll love so please consider subscribing if you haven't already. Again, thank you. Bill

So I did have a few valves that they came with the brass ferrel connected to the nut already and I removed them and use plastic ones instead but for future projects I guess if it has the brass ferrel connected to the nut it’s OK to use with a plastic tube. but if the ferrel is loose and comes out like some of them do those are the ones that would cut the plastic tubing correct? My mom‘s new apartment/house didn’t come with a fridge with a water dispenser it just has an icemaker in the freezer. So I connected the water line behind the fridge to a water filter which then splits off into three different lines. One goes to the fridge for the icemaker in the freezer. One goes to a water faucet spout that I made a board with feet on it that you can set your cup on and get water, because the sink didn’t have the ability to add a faucet anywhere without drilling through the granite countertop. The last one goes to a float valve inside a humidifier so that it can automatically fill itself with water. When I was researching all the stuff for this I read that brass is better than the push in plastic ones and that they last longer. I mean overall the whole project probably cost over $100 because each T cost like $10-$12 and then each shut off valve cost like I don’t know $14. There’s a shut off valve for the water filter, freezer, humidifier, and the water filter faucet. My mom‘s disabled she can’t get behind the fridge easily so if one thing started leaking she would at least be able to shut off part of it and still use the rest of it until someone can come fix it for her. So I guess the meaning of all that was is it better to use brass over the plastic, because in the long run the plastic is probably 50% cheaper. Plus I know there’s gonna be more projects like this for her in the future so I’m just wondering?

Hey K Kandy, The brass ferrel whether it's removable or built into the valve will cut the plastic unless you use the little metal tubing inserts that slide into the end of the plastic water line. Those inserts and specifically designed to protect the water line from being damaged. It's very important that you use them because otherwise you risk the chance of a water leak. You can find them at Lowes or Home Depot. Thank you for your inquiry and I hope you have a great day? Bill

Hey Scott, I appreciate the inquiry. The reason I installed the shut off valve is because I put in a universal water filter on the back of the refrigerator. I wanted to be able to turn the water off right there to make it more convenient. Before I installed it I was having to go outside to turn off the water. This just makes it easier now. Again, thank you Bill

@@mybatterhalf6614 ... wow, my bad. I apologize for such presumptuou .. thank you

@@mybatterhalf6614 bought a new fridge and the delivery folks refused to install it without a valve due to the possibility of water damage from a leak. Low and behold I used a shark clamp and it leaked, now I’m looking to install a valve.

Hey Michael, Thank you for watching the video and for your feedback. I have to agree with you. I apologize for not being as clear as I should have been. To answer your questions...to open you turn it counter clock wise and then clockwise to close. When opening the valve you can turn it until it stops, the T-handle will not come off. I hope that answered all your questions. I appreciate you letting me know where I can improve my videos. You're input is very important to me and I will definitely implement immediately. Thank you, Bill