I've got a situation with my fridge water line that needs attention. The PVC hose at the back of my fridge recently developed a pretty bad leak. A repair technician came over and cut out the damaged section, then reconnected it to the metal water line using a quest connector. However, just a few hours later, the same PVC line developed another leak. I think cutting out another section isn't the best solution. Instead, I want to replace the line from the new quest connector to the metal line entirely. I've searched at places like Home Depot and Lowe's but haven't been able to find a PVC water line that has the right metal connector on the end to reconnect to my metal water line. Can anyone point me in the right direction for the part I need? I've included a link to a picture of the back of the fridge where you can see the quest connector, the PVC line I want to replace, and the metal hose for the water line.
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It sounds like you're having quite the battle with that water line! The connection between plastic and metal typically doesn’t come with the pipe itself, so you'll need to pick up a compression fitting separately. If the ferrule isn’t already compressed into the tube, you might even be able to reuse that existing connector. Check where the leak is happening—sometimes the O-rings in the coupler near the fridge can wear out over time, and replacing those could be a quick fix. I'd say cut the water supply and take the hose with the fittings you need to a hardware store. If you have an Ace Hardware nearby, they usually have knowledgeable staff that can help you out. You might want to look for these parts: a 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch coupler, some polyethylene tubing, and a coupler for connecting the polyethylene to the metal tubing. Good luck!
Thanks for the info, Hank! The leak's coming from a spot near the circle in the picture—it was just a pinhole leak that sprayed water everywhere! The first repair only lasted a few hours before this new leak started.