Top Reasons Your Fridge Might Be Leaking | Contact us For Fridge Repair Coquitla

Posted by Appliance Repair Coquitlam on January 14th, 2020

Learn about typical refrigerator problems that can cause your fridge to leak and what you can do to have them repaired professionally in the Fridge repair Coquitlam, BC.

Having a leak in the kitchen can be a real problem, but it’s not necessarily caused by the sink or washing machine. It could be caused by your fridge, even if it doesn’t have an ice maker or water dispenser. The good news is that the leak would be water and the coolant used to keep a fridge going is a kind of gas, not a liquid. The bad news is that if there is water pudding under or around the fridge, you’ve got a problem that you need to solve – or have an expert Appliance Repair Coquitlam BC solve for you. Here the most common reasons your fridge might be leaking.

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Defrost Drain Issues

The main culprit behind a refrigerator water leak would be a blocked defrost drain. This is a great place to start troubleshooting your leaking Coquitlam fridge. Fridges have a small drain opening that is easily blocked by food or ice. If the drain is blocked, it prevents water built up during defrosting from draining down into the pain. As the water builds up, it starts to leak out and get on the floor. Use warm water to flush the drain and clear it out. If the blockage is too rough, then something stiff – like a wire hanger – can get the job done.

Drain Pan Issues

Your fridge will have a drain pan at the bottom that – while it isn’t common – can get cracked and allow water to leak out. It’s possible for a small amount of water to build up inside the drain pan, but not to the point that it starts to leak out. The water inside the drain pan should evaporate long before it becomes an issue because the condenser fans in the fridge blow hot air over the pan. Have an appliance services team check the pan for cracks and other damage, especially if you’ve checked the defrost drain and found no problems. Drain pans that have problems need to be replaced to prevent further issues.

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Ice Maker Issues

The water line that connects to your ice maker can become damaged or loose. This causes leaks that appear in the form of water pooled under the fridge. The plastic houses of the ice maker can also crack and break and create pressure that becomes another kind of leak. Look over the water line that goes to the ice maker, particularly the bits to the back of the refrigerator, for any dampness or other signs of trouble. If there is a problem with the supply line for the ice maker, then it can cause water to drip and run down the line and pool on the floor. An appliance repair service in Coquitlam BC  can tighten the water line or replace it if necessary.