How to fix a leaking refrigerator - frozen defrost drain tube

How to fix a leaking refrigerator by unclogging a frozen defrost drain tube for refrigerator. I had not intended to upload this, so the audio is a bit incoherent. Thanks to PaulsTravelPictures.com, as I used images as reference from http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/How-To-Fix-A-Leaking-Refrigerator/index.html. Paul - your donation is in your PayPal account.

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• repair
• refrigerator;
• refridgerator;
• leak;
• h20
• ice
• kenmore
• coldspot
• cold
• spot
• water
• running
• howto

[justenuf2b]

I used a socket wrench to remove the nuts. I don't recall the size.

[justenuf2b]

BEEPERHAWK - Glad you found the video useful. I did this job one more time after recording the video (3 times in a year). Since then, I attached a section of copper wire to the defrost element (wrapped wire around a few times) and ran it down the tube about 4 inches. It's been a few months in operation, and so far, so good. The wire conducts heat from the defrost element and should melt any water that might freeze at top of hole. Credit to Paul (above) for tip - he used aluminum, though.

[dstewart4201]

Thanks for posting.

[weasel4242]

Thanks for sharing!

[nmarine1057]

OMG your my savior!!! i really want to kiss that beautiful bald head of yours!! Ive had this problem for months thinking it was the ice maker, but every now and then it would make ice...then i saw this video!! i can't think you enough for posting this thank you so much!!!!!!

[j03yl33]

how did you remove those tiny lil nuts? did you need a special tool? i have the same fridge as you and same problem. plz help!

[tanmaykale86]

You legend....I had the same problem with my old samsung fridge....All fixed now...

Thanks Mate....

[Bryham1125]

I have been working on this exact issue with my Kenmore 10 year old refrigerator -- your video comfirmed this issue. Thanks for posting!!!!

[markp9057]

This was VERY HELPFUL. Quickly identified that I had the same problem and had if fixed in a few hours.

[astyag]

How did you open the covers?! are all the drain holes in the freezer section of refrigerator? I've got a daewoo refrigerator, beneath the vegetable crisper every 24 hours a notable amount of water gets collected. after following vids and instructions online, I came to know that it's drainage blockage Unfortunately can't access the drainage hole. did unscrew the freezer back and managed to get to a spongy cover that had a rubber sealing around it. Stopped there, feared I might damage something...

[scottyc213]

Great video!

-Not a fridge expert, but this made so much sense. I have an "Whirlpool", and it is nearly IDENTICLE to yours, in both freezer and fridge. Many thanks !