Viking Drainage / Defrost Water Leak

Water pooling at the bottom of the wine cooler interior or leaking onto the floor.

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Possible Causes

Clogged evaporator drain hole, Frozen drain tube, Cracked drain pan, Unit not level causing water to overflow

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the unit before working inside the cabinet or near the drain system.

Steps to clear leak:

  • 1. Locate drain hole: Inside the cabinet, find the small drain hole or channel at the rear, below the evaporator cover.
  • 2. Clear blockage: Use a soft pipe cleaner or flexible plastic rod to gently clear debris from the drain hole. Do not use sharp metal objects.
  • 3. Flush with warm water: Using a turkey baster or syringe, flush warm (not boiling) water through the drain to melt any ice and push debris into the rear drain pan.
  • 4. Check unit leveling: Ensure the wine cooler is level front-to-back and side-to-side so water flows properly to the drain.
  • 5. Inspect rear drain pan: From the rear, verify the external drain pan under the compressor is not cracked or overflowing. Replace if damaged.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Evaporator Drain Tube
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