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Clogged Refrigerator Drain Channel
Water pooling inside the refrigerator compartment, especially under the crisper drawers.
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Possible Causes
Blocked condensate channel at back wall, Food debris or mold in drain hole, Frozen drain due to poor insulation or door left open, Misaligned drain funnel
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning internal drains.
Steps:
- 1. Remove drawers: Take out the crisper drawers to access the rear bottom of the refrigerator compartment.
- 2. Locate drain channel: Find the small drain hole or channel at the back center where condensation should flow.
- 3. Clean debris: Use a soft brush or pipe cleaner to remove food particles, mold, or slime from the channel.
- 4. Flush with warm water: Use a syringe or turkey baster to flush warm water through the drain until it flows freely into the drain pan at the back.
- 5. Check alignment: Ensure any plastic drain funnel or cover is properly seated.
Note: Regularly cleaning the drain channel helps prevent recurring water pooling.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
Required Part
Refrigerator Drain Channel
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