Why Fridges Leak Water

A blocked defrosting drain on a fridge is one of the most common causes that makes them leak water. It can happen when food particles or other bits of rubbish clog up the drain hose, which can lead to ice build-up eventually leading to the water leaking out of the freezer and refrigerator. You should also check your temperature settings to make sure that they are not set too high which may cause either ice to melt from the freezer element or some items on your fridge may also start to melt and create puddles. It’s an easy check to do and will be quickly sorted out of the temperature gauge has been moved accidentally.

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The Type of Fridge

If your fridge has either an ice-making machine or a water dispenser then this would be the first places you would need to check and see if you have a leak, although highly unlikely it has been known for example that an ice maker has blown a fuse and the ice has turned to water and leaked all over your nice dry floor. Sometimes if you overfill the ice maker or cold-water dispenser then of course that can cause leaks too.

A normal leak which may indicate a temperature issue would come from the bottom of the machine nearest the floor, other leaks may come from the gap in between the fridge and freezer, indicating a problem with something stored in the fridge as water does not flow upwards of course.

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Finding Where the Leak is Coming From

It has been known that an incorrectly fitted or just the wrong water filter has caused a leak, they also need replacing or they can become useless and when ordering the replacements online make sure you use the exact model number of your fridge to get the new filters, there are so many types out there which may be the right ones or maybe just a little out and can cause you the problem. Additionally, fridges and freezers have drains located in the back corners of the compartments in most cases and if they become blocked with food waste then this may cause water to try and find a different route to the floor and could present itself as a leak underneath your fridge or freezer.

Please make sure that your refrigerator is unplugged before attempting any type of maintenance with the motor or the fan. A fridge has a condenser fan which is located near the drainage pan, and these keep the air circulating underneath the fridge, allowing the water that accumulates in the drain pan to evaporate before the pan eventually overflows. If the pan is filled with water, and the fan is not running, it has likely burned out. You can get a replacement fan and your local electrical appliance centre would be able to help you out getting the correct one fitted.

Looking After Your Fridge

The average lifespan of a fridge in the UK is around about 13 years so if you’re worried that your fridge may be about to spring a leak then how about asking a local appliance centre about having a warranty put on it? Depending on the age and condition it may work out best if you just bite the bullet and buy a new fridge as these days, they are plentiful and you can get some great deals out there, especially if your fridge or freezer is over 10 years old. Make sure though you get one from a supplier who will legally dispose of your old fridge, if this is left to you then you may well be in for a shock at how much your local authority will charge you to take it away.

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