Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Refrigerator Installation
Refrigerator Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Refrigerator Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Refrigerator Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Refrigerator Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Refrigerator Installation labor cost? What are the important Refrigerator Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Refrigerator Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Refrigerator Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Refrigerator Installation expect to pay between $53.25 to $119.81 for each refrigerator. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Refrigerator Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Refrigerator Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Refrigerator Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Refrigerator Installation work? | The operation and performance of the Refrigerator may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Refrigerator Installation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Refrigerator Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Refrigerator Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Refrigerator Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Refrigerator Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Refrigerator Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Refrigerator Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Refrigerator Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- Horizontal and vertical edges of adjacent Refrigerator will be aligned to within 1/16 inch
- Install Refrigerator with horizontal edges level and vertical edges plumb to within 1/32 inch
- All connections will be made with a single continuous length of icemaker tubing; there will be no splice along any connection
- Locate and secure icemaker tubing in straight, clean runs along framing, so that icemaker tubing is protected from damage
- Vertical edges of Refrigerator will be plumb to within 1/8 inch in 8 feet
- All Refrigerator operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The refrigerator, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The Refrigerator will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- The refrigerator surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Refrigerator Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Refrigerator Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the Refrigerator work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Select, specify and order Refrigerator; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of Refrigerator; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Install Refrigerator using manufacturer supplied hardware, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Connect Refrigerator to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Attach Refrigerator to water supply using connectors rated for appropriate temperature, pressure and flow rate
- Inspect Refrigerator Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the refrigerator surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the Refrigerator
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
