Hotpoint-Ariston Internal Drainage Failure

Water or ice pooling on the bottom of the freezer compartment.

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Possible Causes

Blocked internal defrost drain, Ice plug in drain trough, Misaligned evaporator cover allowing water to bypass drain

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the freezer before working inside. Use towels to catch melting ice and water.

  • Remove ice: Take out drawers and chip away loose ice with a plastic tool. Do not use metal tools that can puncture the liner or evaporator.
  • Access drain trough: Remove the rear internal panel to expose the evaporator and drain trough.
  • Defrost drain: Pour warm water into the drain trough until the ice plug melts and water flows freely down the drain.
  • Check panel fit: Reinstall the evaporator cover correctly so that defrost water is directed into the trough.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Defrost Drain Trough
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