Water Lines Arent Required Although refrigerators with water lines are popular, they arent necessary. There are several reasons why consumers intentionally look for a refrigerator without a water line. First, not having a water line, water dispenser or ice maker eliminates problems like leaks or performance issues.

Do non plumbed fridges have filters?

If you have a fridge freezer that is plumbed in, then yes you will need a water filter for this type of fridge freezer. However, if you have a fridge freezer that is non-plumbed, then you will not need a water filter.