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The most common reasons your GE refrigerator is leaking from the bottom are a clogged defrost drain, cracked dispenser water tubing or a damaged water valve.
34% of the time it's the Defrost Drain
8% of the time it's the Dispenser Water Tubing
7% of the time it's the Water Valve
51% of the time it's the Something else
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When the defrost drain is clogged, frost and ice melting from the evaporator fins during the defrost cycle won’t be able to drain away, causing an overflow of water in the drain pan and leading to water leaking underneath the refrigerator. To prevent potential damage to the floor and refrigerator if leaks are noticed, have a Sears Home Services professional inspect the refrigerator to address and rectify the clogged defrost drain promptly.
Cracked refrigerator dispenser water tubing can result in water leaking around the dispenser area or underneath the fridge. This will often lead to puddles under the refrigerator. This leakage can result in decreased water flow to the dispenser. You might also notice water dripping from the dispenser nozzle or pooling in the dispenser tray. In some cases, a crack in the tubing can introduce contaminants or compromise the water's purity, affecting its taste and odor. Promptly addressing a cracked water tube with a Sears Home Services professional is crucial in preventing possible water damage from water leaking from the bottom of the fridge.
A cracked or leaking water valve can cause your GE refrigerator to leak from the bottom. Water leaking directly from a cracked or damaged water valve will leak water directly onto the floor beneath the fridge. If the water valve isn’t shutting properly, water can leak through the dispenser or the ice maker and wind up pooling under the fridge. Prevent flooring and cabinet damage by scheduling refrigerator repair service anytime you find water leaking from the bottom of your fridge.
Correcting most leaking water from the bottom of the fridge problems usually involves replacing or repairing the defrost drain, dispenser water tubing or water valve. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
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When you find your GE refrigerator leaking from the bottom, it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of refrigerator failures.
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your GE refrigerator problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
Here are the most common causes of a GE refrigerator leaking from the bottom:
The defrost drain removes water created during the automatic defrost cycle.
Water drips down into the defrost drain tray under the evaporator and then the defrost drain tube carries the water down to the defrost drain pan at the bottom of the refrigerator in the machine compartment. In between automatic defrost cycles, the water in the defrost drain pan evaporates away.
If the defrost drain tube gets clogged or frozen, water overflows the evaporator defrost drain tray and drips inside the fridge or the freezer compartment.
In a top-freezer refrigerator, the leaking water typically winds up at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment under the crisper drawers.
Follow this procedure to clear a clogged or frozen defrost drain:
If the evaporator drain tray and defrost drain tube keeps freezing up and overflowing, schedule refrigerator repair service to have a technician diagnose and repair the problem. The tech may need to install a defrost drain tube heater to prevent water from freezing in that area.
The drain pan at the bottom of the refrigerator in the machine compartment collects water from the evaporator drain pan under evaporator. The defrost drain tube carries the water from the evaporator defrost drain pan to the defrost drain pan.
In between defrost cycles, water in the defrost drain pan should evaporate according to refrigerator design.
If the drain pan cracks, it will leak water onto the floor that will seep out under the refrigerator.
Excessive frost caused by air leaking into the fridge through a bad door seal or other reasons can cause the defrost drain pan to overflow.
Unplug the refrigerator and remove the machine compartment cover. Examine the defrost drain pan and replace it if it’s cracked or damaged.
If the defrost drain pan is full and overflowing, empty the water out of the pan. Replace the refrigerator door seals or fix the cause of warm, moist air leaking into the refrigerator and causing excessive frost.
Here’s a DIY video that shows how to replace the refrigerator door seal on a common type of fridge:
Have a service technician replace the door seal or address the leaking problem if you’re unable to address the issue on your own.
High humidity or frequent door openings can also cause excessive frost leading to an overflowing defrost drain pan. Minimize refrigerator door openings and consider moving the refrigerator indoors if you’re using in a garage or a space that isn’t climate-controlled.
If these expert tips don’t help you resolve a problem with your GE refrigerator leaking water, schedule repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the fridge.
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