Medium Priority
Refrigerator
Refrigerator Leaking Water
Water pooling under or inside the refrigerator
About This Problem
Water leaks can damage flooring and indicate various problems depending on where the water appears.
Possible Causes
- Clogged defrost drain
- Cracked or overflowing drain pan
- Water filter leak or improper installation
- Water line connection loose
- Ice maker overflow
- Condensation from high humidity
- Door seal failure causing condensation
Things to Try First
- 1Check if water is from the ice maker or water dispenser area
- 2Inspect water filter for proper seating
- 3Check water line connections behind the unit
- 4Clear debris from the defrost drain (usually at the back bottom of freezer)
- 5Verify drain pan under the unit isn't cracked
When to Call a Professional
Contact a certified technician if you experience any of the following:
- Leak continues after checking obvious sources
- Water appears to come from inside the refrigerator walls
- Defrost drain is repeatedly clogging
- You can't locate the source of the leak
- Flooring is being damaged
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