Why is my fridge soaking wet inside?

Question

I have a fridge/freezer where the freezer is on top of the fridge in a separate. Ever since I bought the fridge I have noticed that it makes everything inside it soaking wet. I have tried it on several different temperature settings and nothing works. However, if you place things up against the back of the fridge they will freeze where they've been in contact with all the water running down the back of the fridge.
Finally (and you'll have to mind my ignorance here) there is a hole (maybe a drain?) on the top right of the back wall of the fridge and in the few months I've had the freezer it's gone brown and now there are brown stains around it.
I'd rather see if I can sort this myself rather than take it back or call in a repair man as I am a bit strapped for cash. The freezer is pretty full so if there's a solution that involves not having to defrost the freezer (I'm very clueless about these things!) that would be preferable too.
Thank you very much, any help is appreciated, I would like to stop having to throw away wet cheese and fruit and veg!

***** UPDATE
Thanks for all your answers (I am the asker!)
The freezer is a separate, so could this be the problem even though I can't see any way moisture could run into the fridge? I have looked into it, I'm fairly sure there's no fan, although there is a whirring noise I can't locate a fan in the freezer or fridge.
After more investigation I located a drain hole at the bottom of the fridge inside at the back but it is not blocked (this fridge is only a few months old, I bought it new).
I cannot find the instruction leaflet anywhere, I still have the receipt but I've searched high and low for the manual but to no avail. However, there doesn't seem to be a bottom tray.
Also, the thing that is leaking brown fluid seems to be the thermometer as it is attached by a metal wire to the switch I turn to choose what temperature setting its on. I'm guessing it shouldn't be doing this.
The seal on the door is fine.
I cannot find the manufacturer online (it is Proline, I bought it from Comet.

Answer 1

look for a drain hole at the back (on the inside) this should drain away moisture but could be blocked - clean up with a cloth or paper towel and check every month

Should be OK now!!

Answer 2

First, how old is the fridge? Did you buy it new?
READ your warranty information.
Check owner's manual for troubleshooting tips and follow proceedures laid out in the manual.
Make sure your temperature controls are set properly in both areas of the fridge. Look for a humidity switch in refridgerator area and set it properly, too.
Make sure your refridgerator and freezer aren't overfilled and air can circulate around items you put in both areas of fridge.

You can take frozen food out of the freezer long enough to clean and inspect and clean it out. Or, if it's not frost-free, you can put the frozen food into a cooler while you're cleaning your freezer.
Turn down the freezer temperature while you're cleaning it. Otherwise, your damp cleaning cloth will stick (freeze) to the surface.
You mentioned brown stuff around a drain?
Try cleaning that area. Use water and baking soda mixture and a clean rag.
Once you've cleaned that area check to see if drain is blocked. First, look for a tray under the refrigerator and make sure it is clean and not causing the blockage. Replace the tray and pour small amount of warm water, not to exceed what tray will catch, into the drain. Check the tray to see what, if anything came through the drain. You may have to pour warm water through the drain several times until it comes through clear.

If this doesn't help and you have a warranty don't fix anything yourself because you may void the coverage.
If it's an older fridge you have the option to call a repair person or you may consider replacing it altogether with a newer appliance.

Answer 3

You mention the small drain hole at the back of the fridge. Well we find ours fills with water and if not emptied overflows as well. In the instructions it tells you not to let anything push up against the back wall, so pull stuff slightly away to allow the air to circulate. We got some pipe cleaners - from a craft shop - and used them to clean the hole, it's surprising how much water they hold, run your fingers down them over the sink to empty, and keep doing it till all the water has gone. Keep an eye on it and do it as needed. Sometimes we had to do it every day. But then when we were in out local garden centre we saw some very thin tubing and brought a metre, we now use this to suck it out, and it lasts a bit longer now.

Answer 4

I've a newer frost free fridge freezer, only a few months old. Fridge on top, full freezer underneath, fridge keeps getting very wet inside. Should temperature be kept at medium or higher in hot weather, the hole at the back is not blocked, what else can it be??

Answer 5

#1 if it is frost free you can NOT stuff the freezer full , if U notice there should be some vents (top/back wall) of freezer, if you have food blocking them the frost free will not work ,this should be in your owners guid . If U don't hear/feel the fan blowing inside the freezer you may have froze it in a block of ice and U will have to de-frost it and it will take some time to melt the ice back inside where the fan is, Try taking as much stuff out of the freezer as you can and don't fill it so full in the future.

Answer 6

If you are getting water inside the fridge it sounds like you have a bad seal. The seal is the rubber part that goes around the inside of the door that seals out the air when it closes. If the warmer air from your house gets inside the fridge it will cause alot of condensation. That's the first thing that I would look at.

Answer 7

Find the correct temperature settings for the freezer and refrigerator.Get a refrigerator thermometer and and check these temperatures. Take everything out of the refrigerator, defrost, and clean it. Read the the instructions that came with the refrigerator.

Answer 8

Ask the manufacturer on the internet, as some fridges need a bowl underneath for the water drainage.

Answer 9

Did you try taking the lower bottom
tray out from the front, under the fridge?
Empty, and clean the dust out if needed?

I didn't know it had a tray down there,
until someone accidentally knocked one
side of it opened.

Answer 10

Mate I have a similar problem with my fridge so I will be watching for a good answer to this one aswell.

We're in the same boat here, sorry i can't help.