Removable and retrofittable water dispenser for a refrigerator

A water dispenser removably attached to a refrigerator, comprising:

• a manifold comprising:
• a first and second water inlet;
• and
• a first and second water outlet;
• a dispenser configured to removably attach to a face of a home appliance comprising:
• a housing;
• a cover coupled with the housing;
• a dispensing outlet;
• and
• a filter in liquid communication with the first outlet, the second inlet, and the dispensing outlet;
• and
• a first water line connected with the first water inlet and a household water supply, a second water line in connection with the first water outlet and the filter, a third water line in connection with the water filter and the second water inlet, and a fourth water line in connection with the second water outlet and an ice maker of a home appliance.

An external water dispenser, comprising:

• a retrofittable water dispenser assembly configured to removably attach to a refrigerator comprising:
• a housing comprising a substantially rectangular enclosure bounded on a back side by a backplate, and on a top, bottom, right side and left side by a fascia cover, wherein the backplate further comprises a keyhole slot;
• a water filter;
• and
• a water dispenser in liquid communication with the water filter, the water dispenser being accessible to a user without opening a door of the refrigerator;
• first and second water lines fluidly connected from a household water source to the filter and comprising an excess length;
• a filter manifold disposed within the housing and configured to direct water from the first water line through the filter and out to the dispenser and through the second water line;
• and
• a removable base attached to a surface of the refrigerator and having a tab configured to fit within the keyhole slot and hold the backplate in place.