Bosch
Blocked Refrigerator Drain Channel
Water leaking inside refrigerator compartment, pooling under crisper drawers
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Possible Causes
Clogged drain hole at back of fridge, Food debris or algae in drain channel, Frozen drain tube
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning internal drains.
Steps:
- Remove drawers: Take out crisper drawers to access the rear drain channel.
- Clear debris: Use a small brush or pipe cleaner to remove food particles from the drain hole.
- Flush with warm water: Use a turkey baster or squeeze bottle to flush warm (not boiling) water through the drain until it flows freely.
- Prevent recurrence: Avoid pushing food against the back wall and clean spills promptly.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
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