Frost-free freezer leaking water!?

there is a small pool of water each side of fridgefreezer every two days seems to be coming from under neath what is the problem

cindy
February 2012

Pete,
With respect if the drain was blocked their towels would be wet.

Trevor
June 2007

The cabinet has produced too much ice for the tray to collect and cope with (at the back is a heated tray to evaporate the water when it defrosts 'normally').

In normal operation, the cabinet defrosts itself several times in 24 hours, producing small amounts of water each time. Yours is either not defrosting automatically, or there is a reason why the system is unable to cope.

The most likely cause of the problem, is a failed defrost timer, or a failed evaporator circulating fan, ar a failed defrost heater. These are in order of likelihood.

However, is it possible that the cabinet is producing too much ice for another reason ? It is a domestic fridge, Are you using it commercially? Are you opening the door far more times than might be considered 'normal'? Is it in the same room as, or next to a continuous heat source, Is the door seal effective? Do you have a small child who loves opening the door?

Trevor
June 2007

Thanks, guys!!!

K. L. York
May 2007

the frost in a frost free freezer is melted by the appliance twice a day and has a drain to facilitate this the water then sits near the compressor and evaporates awaythis is where the water is coming from once you start the freezer again it should cure the problem

steve
April 2007

You need to check the drain hose at the back isn't blocked !

Pete
April 2007