Hotpoint Clogged Defrost Drain

Water leaking inside refrigerator, pooling under crisper drawers.

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Possible Causes

Blocked drain hole under evaporator, Ice plug in drain tube, Debris or mold in drain channel, Misaligned drain heater (if fitted)

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the refrigerator before working inside the freezer compartment.

Steps:

  • Remove freezer drawers and rear panel to access the evaporator and drain trough.
  • Locate the drain hole at the bottom center of the trough.
  • Use warm (not boiling) water to flush the drain until it flows freely into the drain pan under the unit.
  • Use a flexible plastic drain brush or pipe cleaner to clear stubborn clogs.

Corrective action: If the drain repeatedly freezes, check for a missing or mispositioned drain heater and replace or adjust as needed.

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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Defrost Drain Tube
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