Water accumulating in bottom of fridge ?

[TaxiDriver]

Anyone know the likely cause ?

 

Fridge works, but about every 7-10 days it's accumulated so much water on the base under the two drawers that I have to soak it up with a sponge or couple of tea towels.

It's not anything leaking in the fridge as it's always crystal clear water, I'm guessing something's knackered :(

[felly100]

Secret lemonade drinker?

[Winston72]

check inside at the back of the fridge for a drip tray the outlet is possibly blocked

http://www.appliance-repair-it.com/clogged-drain.html

Edited April 13, 2016 by Winston72

[magman]

check inside at the back of the fridge for a drip tray the outlet is possibly blocked

[felly100]

1. The temperature control, or thermostat, has gone haywire. The thermostat controls the temperature inside the freezer. If it's no longer functioning properly, the freezer can become too warm, causing food to thaw and water to puddle onto the floor. This is probably the most expensive repair, and you'll need to install a new thermostat or have one installed.

 

2. The door gasket leaks. The gasket seals the door, keeping cold freezer air inside and warm air out. If there are gaps or cracks, the gasket will need replacing. Removal simply requires loosening the retainer screws (without actually removing them) and pulling the defective gasket out. The retainer is what holds the gasket in place. To install the new one, work the bead of the gasket under the retainer, then tighten the screws.

 

3. The door is sagging. That will let cold air escape and warm air enter. To adjust the door, empty its contents, loosen the hinge screws on top, straighten the door, then retighten the hinges. You'll need a helper for this project.

 

4. The drain is clogged. The drain removes melted frost when the freezer is defrosting itself. If the drain clogs, water will collect and spill onto the floor when the freezer door is opened. The drain can be cleared with a stiff wire.

 

5. The rubber drain tube or drain pan is cracked. The pan collects water from the defrost cycle. If either is defective, it will need replacing.

 

6. The freezer needs defrosting. If you have a self-defrosting model, obviously this is likely not the problem.

 

7. Someone has left the freezer door ajar.

[magman]

1. The temperature control, or thermostat, has gone haywire. The thermostat controls the temperature inside the freezer. If it's no longer functioning properly, the freezer can become too warm, causing food to thaw and water to puddle onto the floor. This is probably the most expensive repair, and you'll need to install a new thermostat or have one installed.

 

2. The door gasket leaks. The gasket seals the door, keeping cold freezer air inside and warm air out. If there are gaps or cracks, the gasket will need replacing. Removal simply requires loosening the retainer screws (without actually removing them) and pulling the defective gasket out. The retainer is what holds the gasket in place. To install the new one, work the bead of the gasket under the retainer, then tighten the screws.

 

3. The door is sagging. That will let cold air escape and warm air enter. To adjust the door, empty its contents, loosen the hinge screws on top, straighten the door, then retighten the hinges. You'll need a helper for this project.

 

4. The drain is clogged. The drain removes melted frost when the freezer is defrosting itself. If the drain clogs, water will collect and spill onto the floor when the freezer door is opened. The drain can be cleared with a stiff wire.

 

5. The rubber drain tube or drain pan is cracked. The pan collects water from the defrost cycle. If either is defective, it will need replacing.

 

6. The freezer needs defrosting. If you have a self-defrosting model, obviously this is likely not the problem.

 

7. Someone has left the freezer door ajar.

 

LOL i thought he said Fridge

[elgreco]

Has it got a little drain hole at the back which may be blocked with crud, these lead to a little tray on top of the compressor motor which is warm and allows the water to evaporate. If it's blocke the water pools in the bottom of the fridge. Use a pipe cleaner or something similar to poke in it

[felly100]

LOL i thought he said Fridge

R Whites lemona-a-a-ade!!!

[ElvisThePelvis]

check inside at the back of the fridge for a drip tray the outlet is possibly blocked

http://www.appliance-repair-it.com/clogged-drain.html

Could well be this, sometimes ice on back of fridge freezes and blocks it up.

[TaxiDriver]

Thanks guys,

I'll have a poke around, I did wonder what happens to the water if it went down that drain at the back usually as I can imagine it causing an issue if it just runs out onto the floor underneath/behind the fridge.

 

Thanks again folks.

[malkiserow]

Thanks guys,

I'll have a poke around, I did wonder what happens to the water if it went down that drain at the back usually as I can imagine it causing an issue if it just runs out onto the floor underneath/behind the fridge.

 

Thanks again folks.

 

No, it drops into an evaporator tray on the compressor..... no wet floor

[Dougy]

Right,

Seeing as it's you that's asked the question Taxidriver, are you 100% sure it's the fridge and not the washing machine. I know you store food just about anywhere and everywhere.

 

Lol

[ditchman]

Has it got a little drain hole at the back which may be blocked with crud, these lead to a little tray on top of the compressor motor which is warm and allows the water to evaporate. If it's blocke the water pools in the bottom of the fridge. Use a pipe cleaner or something similar to poke in it

 

 

exactly... get a piece of wire and turn the fridge off and ream the drain out of that awful gungy crud that has built up...