Fixed water connection for side-by-side refrigerator?

You forget people like us, who not only get ice cubes in summer but draw water from the connection multiple times a day. So don’t always assume others are like you, but provide individual advice. If we had a tank, I would curse so much because I would have to refill it several times a day, which is already annoying with the coffee machine. ;)

It’s more about presenting different perspectives. A forum thrives on (also subjective) exchange. The OP can now read your view, my view, and hopefully many more to form a differentiated picture. For example, I wouldn’t know why I should draw water from the fridge if I can just turn on the tap for cold water (outside of summer).

Some people just prefer to drink water at 4° rather than 10° or even 15° cold (warm). Even though that is probably not so good medically.

It's more about presenting different perspectives. A forum lives from (also subjective) exchange. The OP can now read your view, my view, and hopefully many more to get a differentiated picture. For example, I wouldn't know why I should take water from the fridge when I can simply turn on the cold water tap (outside of summer).

That's exactly why I mentioned it.

And has already named one reason, it is cooler. The second reason (for us) is the filter.

No, we are buying the Side By Side refrigerator ourselves since it will not be a built-in appliance. That’s why my question is: does a kitchen in a new build usually have 2 water connections or only 1 for the sink and dishwasher? Can the refrigerator be connected there or does it necessarily need its own connection? Distance from refrigerator to water connection 150-170cm max

Just buy a fresh water line and a Y valve. We also planned our refrigerator with a fixed water connection; there is nothing more comfortable, we use the water dispenser every day. But why didn’t you include this connection in the kitchen planning right away? Then the plumber could have installed it there immediately.

I have always been the ice cube type! So a luxury that I enjoy and do not want to miss anymore.

Especially since these refrigerators offer a lot of space and are cheaper than built-in appliances. But remember, they protrude about 10cm in front of the kitchen cabinets.

Thanks is the distance not too long yet?

I had read that the hose should be as short as possible

What would you rather say, refrigerator with fixed water connection or water tank??

Advantages of connection: no refilling and is never empty, better comfort

Advantage of water tank: no pipe can burst

What else would occur to you?

I will never understand who the hell consumes so many ice cubes that they need their own water connection :-D

We also use a lot of ice cubes in summer. For daily cooling of the 5-liter water dispenser, for example, and also for other things. But 2 ice cube trays in the freezer compartment are enough.

I don’t know how maintenance-intensive such a refrigerator with an ice maker is, but I would save myself the effort and the money.