you know, ice maker/refrigerator water lines are just like washer hoses.
You have to inspect and replace now and then. Unless it's copper like it
should have been to begin with. If you want to go without ice and water,
then fine. Why not just do your laundry at the laundro mat also, then you
won't have to worry about those washer hoses you haven't looked at for
years. $10,000 for a kitchen floor, JEEEZZEEE. that's one big MF kitchen.
the last laminate i intalled was 79 cents a square foot. And surely you
didn't ruin the whole thing, not that big of one i wouldn't think.

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"Abe M." wrote in message
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Most people assume water leaks in the home come from faulty plumbing,
but my experience is different. There was an inline water filter
underneath a Kitchenaid Superba refrigerator that was sitting like a
time bomb, waiting to leak. Unless you unscrewed the bottom access
panel, you'd never know it even existed. Then one day, over the course
of 24-36 hrs, it springs a large leak. Many gallons of water soaked
into the hardwood and caused it to warp. Well that's history, and you
live and you learn.

To prevent future disasters, I got rid of the filter system entirely,
and just shut off the water to the fridge. Who needs ice water when it
can cost you $10,000 to repair floor damage? Now, I'm paranoid about
the other appliances that have a water line connection, including the
dishwasher and hot water heater. What is the best leak detector with a
shut off relay that can cut the flow of water in case moisture is
sensed on the floor? Is the prevention worse than the disease?