What Is a Non-Plumbed Fridge?

A non-plumbed fridge uses a built-in water tank instead of a direct water line. You manually fill the tank to get chilled water or ice.

These fridges are easy to install because they do not require permanent pipes. You can place them anywhere in your kitchen.

The tradeoff is manual maintenance. You must regularly refill and clean the internal tank.

While plumbed fridges are more convenient, a non-plumbed model is perfect if running a new water line is too difficult or expensive.

No. It relies entirely on a manually refillable tank.

Yes. It requires regular cleaning to keep your drinking water fresh.