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Refrigerator Installation Cost: In 2026
Estimate refrigerator installation cost — with the free plumbing calculator.
A fridge install is mostly rolling it in — unless it has an ice maker. That water line is the hidden cost. Here's the real 2026 number.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Refrigerator installation runs $100–$350 in 2026. Basic installation runs $131–$270. Adding a water line for the ice maker runs $150–$500. The unit runs $800–$3,000+. Haul-away adds $50–$100.
What it costs
Basic installation (roll-in, level, connect) runs $131–$270. Adding a water line for the ice maker runs $150–$500. The unit runs $800–$3,000+. Haul-away of the old fridge adds $50–$100. Appliance installers charge $131–$270 average.
- Basic install: $131–$270
- Water line: $150–$500
- Unit: $800–$3,000+
- Haul-away: $50–$100
The water line decision
Fridges with ice makers and water dispensers need a water line. If one exists, the install is simple. If not, expect $150–$500 to tap into a nearby supply. Skip the line and use a fridge without a dispenser to save the cost.
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