If you find your Whirlpool refrigerator leaking water from water dispenser or the refrigerator not dispensing properly, the filter may be responsible. A Whirlpool refrigerator leaking from back behind the produce drawers may have a clogged defrost drain. This drain transports water from the defrost system to the drain pan beneath the refrigerator. Where is the defrost drain on a Whirlpool refrigerator? Most are behind a panel on the rear freezer wall. Given this location, sometimes residual water droplets inside the drain can freeze, creating a blockage that causes leaks.
Fortunately, a clogged defrost drain can usually be resolved with a DIY fix. Refer to your user manual to determine the exact location of the drain and how to remove the rear freezer panel. Once the drain is accessible, use a turkey baster to flush the drain with hot water and melt the blockage. How do you know if your refrigerator water line is leaking? In addition to puddles at the back of the refrigerator, altered ice and water production can also occur.
Common causes of Whirlpool refrigerator water line leaking include :. Photo Credit: Reviewed. A refrigerator defrost drain transports any accumulated water in the defrost system to the drain pan beneath the refrigerator.
Where is the defrost drain on a Whirlpool refrigerator? Given this location, sometimes the defrost drain becomes clogged with ice or food particles, causing leaks that form frost. Flushing the drain with warm water should dispel the clog and fix the leak. In other instances, an excess of frozen items can impede the drain, causing leaks.
Knowing how to organize a refrigerator freezer and avoiding overloading can prevent leaks and blockages. The drain pan is the final destination for any drained water from the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Located at the bottom of the unit, typically behind a grill, it is placed near the heat-generating condenser and compressor. A fan is used to keep air moving across the pan, encouraging evaporation of the waste water.
If the pan is dirty or has not been seated properly, you may experience overflows and find water leaking onto your floor. Remove the pan and wipe it clean with soap and water.
Reseat the pan and ensure that it is reinstalled properly and is level. Do that by unplugging the fridge's power supply. After a few hours the ice causing the clog should melt away. A faster method is to use heat from a blow-dryer, or squirt it with a turkey baster filled with hot water. Cause 2 : A shut-off arm is in the wrong position.
Many fridge ice makers have a shut-off arm that's designed to stop ice production when the storage bin is full, and sometimes they get stuck in the off position. Fix : Make sure the shut-off arm isn't engaged. If the arm is frozen in place, first remove the ice storage bin.
Next melt any ice buildup with a little hot water. Quickly wipe away excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel. Cause 3 : Some fridges also have sensors that detect the presence of the ice bin.
Over time, ice buildup between the bin and the freezer wall can push the bin out of alignment, tripping this sensor. When that happens, the fridge thinks you've removed the bucket and will stop making ice. Fix : Remove the storage bin, and let it defrost for a few hours.
In the meantime, melt away any ice around the bin sensor with a small amount of hot water. Use a clean towel to remove any remaining water. Return the bin to its place and you should be good to go. Hopefully, these simple steps will have remedied your refrigerator woes and you've solved your appliance problems without fancy tools or much hassle. You also didn't have to shell out big bucks for a brand-new icebox -- score!
But if you're still experiencing hiccups, it could be time to call in the repair pros. Ultimately, you might even consider buying a new fridge. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. Taylor Martin , Brian Bennett. Enlarge Image. Delivered Tuesdays and Thursdays. Now playing: Watch this: Keep these foods in the fridge even if they won't kill Discuss: 4 common fridge conundrums and how to fix them.
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