Fhiaba Drainage or Water System Leak

Water leaking onto the floor from the front or underneath the refrigerator.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Clogged defrost drain in freezer, Cracked or misaligned drain pan, Loose water line connection to inlet valve or filter, Leaking internal water tubing to dispenser or ice maker

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the refrigerator and shut off the water supply before working on water lines. Use towels to absorb spills.

Step 1 – Identify leak source:

  • Check if water appears mostly during or after defrost (clear water) or during water/ice use.
  • Remove the toe-kick grille and inspect the drain pan and surrounding area.

Step 2 – Clear defrost drain:

  • Access the freezer rear panel and locate the drain hole beneath the evaporator.
  • Use warm water and a flexible tube or pipe cleaner to flush the drain until water flows freely into the pan.

Step 3 – Inspect water connections:

  • Check the water inlet valve connections and filter housing for drips while the water supply is on.
  • Tighten compression fittings and replace any cracked tubing.

Step 4 – Drain pan:

  • Ensure the drain pan is properly seated and not cracked; replace if damaged.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Defrost Drain Tube
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