Candy Blocked Defrost Drain

Water leaking inside the fridge compartment, often from the rear wall or under the crisper drawers.

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Possible Causes

Clogged drain hole behind rear panel, Frozen drain tube, Food debris or mold blocking drain channel, Misaligned drain tube to drip tray

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the refrigerator before working inside.

  • Locate drain: Inside the fridge or freezer, find the small drain hole at the bottom of the rear panel.
  • Clear blockage: Use a soft plastic probe or pipe cleaner to gently clear debris from the hole.
  • Flush with warm water: Use a syringe or turkey baster to flush warm water through the drain until it flows freely into the rear drip tray.
  • Check rear drain tube: At the back of the fridge, remove and clean the rubber drain tube leading to the drip tray.
  • Reassemble: Refit all parts and monitor for further leaks.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Defrost Drain Tube
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