How to Fix Fridge Water Leak

Refrigerator leaking water everywhere? This is a common problem, with a simple solution. Before calling an expensive repairman or buying a new fridge, try this first! Here's how to fix it...

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[debbiegainesart]

Nice video. Very clearly diagrammed. I could not remedy problem, though, because the drain hole is not visible on my model. I am going to leave unplugged for several hours so maybe just thawing will do the trick. The back of my fridge is completely sealed as well. I think they designed my fridge this way so purchaser would have to call expensive repairperson. Anyone have any other recommendations?

[nterpri]

@debbiegainesart, on some models, you have to remove a plastic panel in order to access the drain hole. Try that. Good luck.

[Ilikegargoyles]

Allow me to add my VERY heartfelt thanks to all the rest of the thank you's here! All the water was ruining my hardwood floor, and god knows I don't have the moolah to blow on a repairman right now. This was THE best vid about fridge repair on youtube. Others I saw never even MENTIONED the possibility of a frozen shut tube. I hope good karma catches up with you for saving so many people money!

[nterpri]

@Ilikegargoyles, I humbly thank you. Live long and prosper.

[scriptum60]

The drain pipe got clogged on my fridge due to loose food particles; it pays to keep a clean fridge.

Since it was a food clog how would I get a soft string through it? Or would I need a type of wire and what length is recommended?

[nterpri]

A flexible electrical wire (gauge 18-24) should do it. 5 ft long is more than enough. Good luck, and thanks for watching.

[YvonG4]

Thank you!!

It's working, I almost bought a new refrigerator today!

[kceno45]

This video is awesome!!! Word to yo mamma.....

[joedirt4209]

Great video.... If a man can build it, a man can fix it!

[usamackem]

You rock!! Thank you so much!

[Luke1948]

This video is still very relevant.

I removed the bottom freezer cover but I did not see the drain hole. The entire lower back area of the freezer compartment was iced up.

I started melting the ice with hot water, sopping up the mess, repeating until low and behold, there it was, the drain hole. Eventually I was able to get a heavy duty nylon zip tie down the drain hole and clear it.

Thank you for posting this video and I hope you return here from time to time to check on your feedback.

[debbiegainesart]

Thanks for replying. I guess leaving it unplugged for 8 hours did the trick. Since my fridge was completely sealed and I couldn't clean out the hole as you suggested, I just let it de-ice for 8 full hours. Most websites suggested only 4 hours but the first time I tried that it didn't work so this time I de-iced for twice that time. It's now 24 hours later and I don't see any dripping - yahoo!!!

[lazylad99]

Thanks for this video, it helped me fix my leak and save a bunch of mula.