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Connect a refrigerator ice maker: run a new water supply line with shutoff valve from the nearest cold line and hook up the unit.
Install Ice Maker typically costs $150 to $450 each (national average as of 2026). Most straightforward jobs start near $150 each. Final pricing depends on material quality, project scope, local labor rates, and site conditions. Use our free calculator below for a personalized estimate.
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Estimated Total Cost
1 unit(s) • Standard Quality
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$128 – $383 each
New 1/4 in. copper supply line from the nearest cold line, quarter-turn shutoff valve, hooked up to the ice maker and leak checked
$150 – $450 each
New 1/4 in. PEX supply line with quarter-turn shutoff, braided stainless connector to the refrigerator, leak checked and ice cycle tested
$188 – $563 each
New PEX supply line with quarter-turn shutoff, inline water filter, braided stainless connector to the refrigerator, leak checked and tested
| Component | Category | Low | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $67 | $202 | each |
| Labor | labor | $53 | $158 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $18 | $54 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $12 | $36 | each |
Connect a refrigerator ice maker: run a new water supply line with shutoff valve from the nearest cold line and hook up the unit.
Typical install ice maker pricing range each.
Starting price $150 each. National average as of 2026. This is a directional range. Final pricing depends on scope, materials, access, and local labor rates.
Estimates are approximate and vary by location, project scope, and current market conditions. Contact a local contractor for an accurate quote.
Open refrigerator-freezer with empty shelves and drawers
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Find a pro to do thisInstall Ice Maker usually lands between $150 to $450 each. That range reflects current national calculator data after materials, labor, supplies, equipment, and disposal are rolled together. Your real quote will move based on quantity, site conditions, finish level, and contractor availability in your ZIP code.
Connect a refrigerator ice maker: run a new water supply line with shutoff valve from the nearest cold line and hook up the unit.
Material selections can move the budget faster than anything else, with current material allowances landing around $67 to $202 each.
Labor complexity is the next major swing factor, with installation or trade time currently averaging $53 to $158 each.
Smaller consumables still matter, because supplies are contributing about $18 to $54 each.
Specialty tools, access equipment, cleanup, and disposal can add another $12 to $36 each.
Scope changes, premium finishes, difficult access, demolition, and permit requirements can push the total toward the high end of the range. Cleaner access, standard finishes, and bundled work often keep the job closer to the low end.
Get multiple itemized bids, ask contractors to separate materials from labor, and confirm what is included before you compare totals. Scheduling during a slower season and bundling adjacent work can also reduce mobilization costs.
Keep specifications tight before work starts. Change orders are one of the fastest ways to blow past the original budget, especially when material lead times or specialty trades are involved.
DIY can make sense when you already own the tools, understand the prep requirements, and can tolerate schedule risk. Hiring a pro is usually the better move when mistakes would affect finish quality, code compliance, waterproofing, structural performance, or warranty coverage.
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Use the calculator range of $150 to $450 each as your baseline, then compare that against the time, tool rentals, material waste, and rework risk you would take on by doing the project yourself.
Most install ice maker jobs start with site review, measurements, and material confirmation. From there the crew usually handles preparation, core installation or repair work, cleanup, and a final walkthrough to confirm the finished scope matches the quote.
Ask each contractor how they handle protection of adjacent finishes, debris removal, and change approvals. Those three points tend to separate a clean project from an expensive headache.