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How To Install An Ice Maker Box In Your Home

What happens here

Using a drywall saw or a utility knife, carefully enlarge the opening in the drywall to accommodate the new ice maker box. The video shows the creator using a drywall saw to cut a precise rectangular opening. During this process, it's discovered that a wooden stud is directly behind the desired location for the box. This requires further modification to the stud to allow the box to sit flush. The creator then uses a utility knife to trim any remaining drywall imperfections.

Goal: Create a precise opening in the drywall for the ice maker box.

Tools and materials

  • Drywall Saw — Cutting the drywall to enlarge the opening
  • Utility Knife — Trimming small sections of drywall for a clean edge