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Why is there water in the bottom of my Whirlpool freezer?
Cause 1: A blocked defrost drain is one of the most common causes. This happens when food particles or other debris clog up the drain hose, which can lead to ice buildup and, eventually, water leaking out of the freezer and refrigerator.
Why does the bottom of my freezer keep filling up with water?
Clogged Defrost Tube This is the number 1 most common issue in a leak situation. If your fridge has water pooling at the bottom, the defrost tube is your MOST likely suspect. Your defrost tube is what carries the water all the way down to the drain pan where it eventually evaporates.
Where is the defrost drain on a Whirlpool refrigerator freezer?
Inside your refrigerator and freezer compartments, typically near the back wall, is a small indentation. This is the defrost drain, which takes water and ice that accumulates on the walls of the refrigerator and freezer and drains it down to the drain pan on the bottom of the unit.
How do I clear a clogged freezer drain?
How to Unclog a Freezer Drain
- Unplug the refrigerator/freezer unit.
- Remove any food or objects, like a sliding drawer, that are blocking your access to the drain hole.
- Clear the ice from the drain hole with a screwdriver or a piece of stiff wire.
- Fill a basting syringe with warm water.
Where is freezer drain hole?
On most refrigerators the defrost drain tube and drain hole is located inside the freezer at the bottom back. Look in the freezer near the bottom and locate the drain tube and the drain hole. There may be a panel made from plastic that covers the drain tube and hole. Remove the panel with a screwdriver if applicable.
Where is the defrost drain tube?
Models with a defrost drain hole located on the back wall of the freezer just up from where the floor slopes up to the back, in the center. Models with a plastic panel held in place by a screw. Remove the screw and panel and the drain hole will be visible. If a drain hole is not visible, service is required.
Where is the drain hole in freezer?
Where is the defrost drain on an upright freezer?
Upright freezer If the freezer has a base panel, remove it from the cabinet and find the drain tube near the left center under the freezer. Place a shallow pan under the drain tube to catch water as it melts, checking the pan occasionally to avoid overflowing.