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Moisture and Water Problems

From time to time the drain systems on some frost free refrigerators can become clogged. When this happens, cleaning water from under the crispers may become a daily task. On designs that have the freezer near the floor, you'll notice more and more ice building up. Whatever the design, this situation should be repaired as soon as possible, for if allowed to continue, more serious problems to your refrigerator cabinet could result. Problems such as wet insulation, burnt out drain trough heater, fan or light switches shorting out just to name a few.

Moisture on inside surfaces
Leaking Norge design
Common leak problem
Leaking Amana refrigerator
Water comes from the back of the refrigerator
Amana, freezer on bottom design gets ice on the floor
Leaks no matter what temperature is set
Water on the shelf, glass shelf design
Freezer compartment has frost, seal of refrigerator door leaks
Door leaks, should I use crazy glue?
Ice in the drain trough
Cause of water under the crispers
Condensation forming between the refrigerator and freezer doors
Water leaked out from turned off fridge and ruined floor
Have to keep a bowl in an Amana to catch water
Gibson design has water under the crispers
Leaking Amana
No water inside but on floor was brown at one time
Water in cabinet causes food to rot?
Ice problem can’t be solved?
More and more water in the drain pan
Refrigerator gets ice plug in drain fitting
Water problem not repairable?
Unit runs constantly because of ice in freezer compartment?
Thick frost on humid plate causes moisture problem
Ice in drain trough, how to test the drain trough heater?
Older Westinghouse water problem
Water problem returns 4 weeks after let it thaw out
Water problem in a Norge design
Water leaked back because unit wasn't level
Use of compressed air to clear out lines?
Amana side by side leaks a sizable puddle every hour
Leaks rusty water onto the floor
Clearing the drain on newer GE with the drain hole under the crisper
Water on the floor, happens more in humid weather

access to drain hose
Figure 5.10 Side cut away view of drain hose exposed at back design