My refrigerator is leaking near the front right hand side, onto the floor, as well water underneath the crispe

Answer 1

you may have a clogged drain...pull out the drawers in both the refrigerator and the freezer if there is water or Ice on the bottom there is a clog ...use a baby nose sucker and force hot water through the drain hole until it goes through well ...that should fix the problem

Answer 2

I have a Frigidaire refrigerator, I don t know the model number. It has become unreadable. 2/3 of the bottom is fridge and the top 1/3 is freezer. During the defrost cycle the molten water does not run into the pan (which is completely dry) but runs to the floor near the right rear corner. I had the fridge completely defrosted for 2 days and poured some water into the reservoir underneath the heating coil to see where it comes out. Appearently the water runs into the right wall of the fridge and then drips out on the bottom of the fridge where the compressor compartment is. Strange thing is that I do not find anything that looks like the end of a tube or any kind of opening above the collector tray, where water could come through and drip into the pan. Any ideas what s going on here.

Answer 3

Water on the floor around a refrigerator is enough to make anyone nervous. But often there's a simple reason for the problem--and an easy cure. The key is locating the source.

Analyzing the likely source

Steps:
1. Move the refrigerator out from the wall and look for the location of the leak.

2. Check the side panels and the seals around the door for beads of "sweat." This could indicate a condensation problem.

3. Check the floor. A puddle there could indicate a missing or cracked drip pan, or a leak in the water line that feeds your ice maker.

4. Check for water seeping from the front of the freezer or the refrigerator. This could indicate your defrost drain is plugged or your ice maker is leaking.

Fixing a condensation problem

Steps:
1. Check that the doors shut correctly. Hold each door about halfway open, then let go. If the doors don't shut completely, adjust the screw legs on the front of the refrigerator so the unit tilts back a bit. With adjustable pliers, turn each leg one revolution clockwise. Recheck the doors and, if necessary, repeat the process until they shut securely.

2. Inspect the door gaskets. Look for debris that may keep the doors from shutting. Also check for cracks or gaps in the gaskets that could allow the cold air to seep out. If you find debris, clean the gaskets with warm, soapy water. If you find cracks or gaps, you'll need to replace the gaskets (see How to Fix a Refrigerator That Cools Poorly).

3. If your refrigerator is equipped with a door-frame heater that evaporates condensation, make sure the heater is turned on. The switch should be located with your other refrigerator controls.

Fixing a drip-pan problem

Steps:
1. Pull off the grill that runs along the bottom of your refrigerator.

2. Locate the drip pan, using a flashlight if necessary. The pan should be sitting on top of a set of black condenser coils and directly below a drain tube that carries water from your freezer when it is in defrost mode.

3. Place the drip pan in your sink and fill it with water to test for leaks. If it leaks, order a replacement from your appliance dealer.

4. If the drip pan doesn't leak, clean it with warm, soapy water, then reinstall the pan and the refrigerator grill.

Fixing a clogged defrost drain

Steps:
1. Locate the defrost drain. It should be a round hole or a channel running under the vegetable and fruit bins in the refrigerator or along the floor of the freezer compartment.

2. Inspect the drain for clogs and remove any debris. If necessary, use a small screwdriver to break up debris that's trapped in the drain hole.

3. Fill a meat baster with hot water and force it through the drain to make sure the clog is gone. If the drain is operating properly, the hot water will fill the drip pan.

Fixing a leaky ice maker

Steps:
1. Pull the refrigerator away from the wall and locate the copper water-supply line. It runs from the house water line to the refrigerator water-supply valve. (To get to the supply valve, you may have to use a screwdriver or a nut driver and socket to remove your refrigerator's back access panel.)

2. Inspect the copper supply line, the supply valve, and the plastic supply tube that runs from the other side of the supply valve to the back of the ice maker.

3. If a connection is leaking, tighten it with an adjustable wrench. If either the copper supply line or the plastic supply tube is leaking, you need to replace it.

4. Turn off the water supply. The valve may be under the kitchen sink or connected to a cold-water pipe in your basement.

5. Remove the faulty line and take it to a hardware store to get an exact replacement.

6. Install the new line, tighten the connections with the adjustable wrench and turn the water back on.

Overall Tips:
To keep door gaskets clean and supple, wash them twice a year with warm, soapy water, then coat them with a light film of petroleum jelly.

Some refrigerators have an internal defrost drain that is meant to be serviced by a professional. If you can't find your drain, call a pro.


Overall Warnings:
To prevent possible electrical shock, always unplug your refrigerator before working on it.

Put carpet scraps or another soft material under the front legs before pulling your refrigerator away from the wall. Otherwise, the legs could damage the flooring.

Answer 4

I bet one of the hoses is plugged up. Self-defrosting refrigerator/freezers have an evaporation pan in the bottom, and a small hose that carries the water to it. I've had that hose get plugged or disconnected, and it lets water run out onto the floor or inside the fridge. It's unusual for the pan to get full and overflow, but it's possible. Unfortunately, I too have had bad experience with the Sears repair people. They stood me up twice.

Answer 5

The condensate water off of the evaporator drains into a plastic pan. It relies on the heat from the condenser/fan to evaporate this water. If the condenser coil under the fridge is clogged and the fan is not moving the required air, the water will not evaporate and the pan will overflow. Make sure the coil is clean underneath and the condenser fan is running with the compressor.

Answer 6

The first thing I would do is to check to see if the refrigerator is level both front to back and side to side, some auto defrost refrigerators drain to an opening just above the crisper, if it is not level it will not drain properly.

Answer 7

in the summer time the compressor doesn't get as much of a chance to defrost & it builds up in the catch tray, look behind the bottom front, a panel should come off & reveil the tray. I would empty the fridge very soon & let it defrost over night, so all the ice that is built up melts & doesn't reck ur compressor, I hope this helps

Answer 8

It is most likely a leak from your icemaker water line. Pull the refridgerator out and check for leaks. The fitting may just need to be tightened.

Answer 9

it could mean that you need to defrost your freezer, if you have a buildup of ice on the walls of your freezer, that can make it leak internally and it would come out on the bottom, you just have to turn off the freezer/unplug it for a short time until you can pull the ice off the walls, make sure you put all your other food into a cooler though so it doesnt go bad!

Answer 10

your drain is clogged. Clean up the water then stick a wire hanger down the drain hole to remove any foriegn objects then put bleach down the hole to loosen any molds. make sure then pan underneath the fridge is there or you'll have a mess.