Water leaking onto floor from front or rear of refrigerator.
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the refrigerator and shut off the household water supply before inspecting water lines.
Steps:
- Pull the refrigerator away from the wall and inspect the water supply hose and inlet valve for drips.
- Check plastic water lines running to the filter and dispenser for cracks or loose push-fit connections.
- Inspect the water filter housing for hairline cracks or damaged O-rings.
Corrective action: Tighten or replace leaking hoses, replace cracked water lines, and replace a damaged filter housing or inlet valve with the correct Hotpoint parts.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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