Why does the LG No Frost refrigerator leak: causes of failure, description

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Leaking in the refrigerator is a common situation that entails not only emotional distress for the owners, but also financial losses. This problem can happen even with the latest and most technologically advanced No Frost model. It is necessary to understand the causes of the breakdown and know the basic rules in order to quickly eliminate them.

The modern No Frost system (drip system) ensures the removal of moist air and ice deposits from the walls of the refrigerator due to special operating modes and regulation of the compressor operation. In a refrigerator with a No Frost system, excess moisture should not form, but nevertheless, breakdowns in such models also happen quite often. If excess moisture appears in the chamber or under the refrigerator, this is the first signal that the device is broken.

The main reasons for the malfunction of a refrigerator with a No Frost system are not necessarily related to a broken fan or the formation of a hole in the refrigerator tray. If you notice fluid accumulation or continuous engine operation, you need to find out the cause of the breakdown. What can cause a refrigerator to leak? The reasons for such a breakdown are varied:

1. The drainage tube or tray is clogged or broken;
2. The refrigerator or freezer drain is clogged;
3. The seal of the refrigerator door is broken;
4. The evaporator heater is broken;
5. Placing food too close to the walls of the refrigerator, storing liquids open, storing food that has not cooled down in the refrigerator;
6. Crack in the tank.

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How to determine the cause of a breakdown in an LG No Frost refrigerator and what to do to make the refrigerator stop leaking: recommendations

To prevent your refrigerator from breaking down, you need to know a few tips for proper operation:

1. The refrigerator door must only be opened using a special handle to avoid deformation of the sealant.
2. The refrigerator seal must be treated with silicone grease.
3. Make sure the food is completely cool before placing food in the refrigerator.
4. Do not allow food to touch the evaporator.
5. You should not set the temperature as low as possible, especially in the warm season.
6. Defrost your refrigerator periodically. A refrigerator with a No Frost system defrosts once a year.
7. Do not remove ice from the walls of the refrigerator with sharp objects.

If a breakdown has already occurred, you need to follow some simple rules. Correct and prompt detection of a malfunction ensures that the refrigerator can be repaired in a timely manner and its service life extended.

1. If a breakdown occurs in the drain pipe, it is necessary to move the pipe and fix it in the correct position to avoid kinks. Next, the damaged part is replaced at home or by a specialist.
2. If the cause is a clog in the freezer drain hole, then this problem can usually only be fixed by a specialist.
3. If the cause is a blockage in the drainage hole of the refrigerator, then the system can be cleaned mechanically at home using a brush or cotton swab, and then rinsing the blockage with powerful pressure using a syringe. Don't forget to defrost your refrigerator before doing this.
4. If a breakdown occurs with the evaporator heater system (typical of No Frost refrigerators), then this problem can only be eliminated by installing a new heater in a service center or by a technician.
5. If the sealant becomes deformed, the seal or hinges must be replaced.