Frigidaire Professional Defrost Drain Clog or Drain Pan Overflow

Water leaking from bottom front of refrigerator onto floor.

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Possible Causes

Clogged defrost drain tube, Ice blockage in drain trough, Cracked drain pan, Misaligned drain tube at pan

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Unplug the refrigerator before removing panels. Use towels to catch water and prevent slipping.

  • 1. Inspect inside freezer: Remove drawers and rear panel. If there is a sheet of ice on the freezer floor, the defrost drain is likely clogged.
  • 2. Clear drain trough: Use warm water to melt ice in the drain trough below the evaporator. Do not use sharp tools.
  • 3. Flush drain tube: From inside the freezer, use a turkey baster or squeeze bottle to flush warm water down the drain until it flows freely into the drain pan under the unit.
  • 4. Check drain pan: At the rear bottom, inspect the drain pan for cracks and ensure the drain tube is properly inserted. Replace a damaged pan.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Defrost Drain Tube
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