Freezer leaking
 

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Freezer leaking

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Pool of water out of bottom, cleared the drain hole and water is coming through the little tube at the back and into the bowl below and still water seems to be dripping into the bottom of the freezer and leaking out...any ideas?


 
Posted : 01/01/2023 9:38 pm
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Where is the freezer?
Indoors in a heated room? Outdoors in a cold unheated room like a garage?
Is it rated for the location it is situated?
Does it have an auto defrost setting which could be creating the water?
I am not a freezer engineer 😀


 
Posted : 01/01/2023 9:42 pm
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It's in the kitchen where it's been for at least 6 years. No idea about auto defrost but I would have thought the lights would flash or something if it was doing that..


 
Posted : 01/01/2023 9:48 pm
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Is it a frost-free fridge? If so check the drain at the back of the interior compartment. These block and the water runs out the front of the machine.


 
Posted : 01/01/2023 10:17 pm
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Drain is clear and water runs through to drip tray at back.


 
Posted : 02/01/2023 7:31 am
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I think that all fridges it freezers have a drip tray at the back? The excess moisture from inside the fridge/freezer exits the inside of the fridge, ends up in a tray near the compressor where the heat from the compressor then helps the water evaporate so nothing needs emptying. Issues occur when stuff becomes blocked by years of dirt buildup.
Sounds like your freezer is working correctly? Unless everything inside had defrosted? 😉


 
Posted : 02/01/2023 8:57 am
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Sounds like your freezer is working correctly?

The drain hole is clear but it's still leaking out the front. Going to try tilting the front up a littleso the water drops down the back and through the hole not out the front.


 
Posted : 02/01/2023 9:14 am

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