The refrigerator is leaking inside

All household appliances break down sooner or later. There may be several reasons: improper operation, factory defects or impressive age of the equipment. Refrigerators are the most susceptible to various types of breakdowns. It is hardly possible to imagine a modern kitchen that would not have this appliance. And as soon as the refrigerator fails, a lot of inconvenience appears.

What to do in this case? It is quite logical to call a refrigerator repairman to your home. But don’t rush to seek help from a professional. Perhaps the breakdown is insignificant and you can fix it yourself. To make a “diagnosis”, carefully inspect the unit and pay attention to where the liquid in the refrigerator is flowing from.

Was there a breakdown?

Entering the kitchen, you suddenly discovered a puddle under the refrigerator. As practice shows, the presence of water under the unit does not always indicate a malfunction of household appliances. Carefully inspect the device and make sure that:

• the refrigerator is not disconnected from the network;
• appliances installed nearby do not cause leakage (washing machine or dishwasher);
• containers with water, juice, milk in the refrigerator are tightly screwed on with a lid;
• the electricity in the apartment is not turned off, because this may cause the unit to defrost;
• Are the radiators, sink, or pipes leaking?

If you have checked everything carefully and found that the problem is in the refrigerator, it is time to start troubleshooting.

Important! There can be several reasons for leaking household appliances. And most of them can be dealt with independently, without resorting to the help of a specialist.

Clogged drain hole in the refrigerator compartment

Description. Moisture accumulates at the bottom of the refrigerator, located under containers for vegetables and fruits. The cause of the breakdown is the drain being clogged with ice and pieces of food.

Solution. If there is no ice in the drain, use a cotton swab and a syringe. You will need to unplug the refrigerator before starting work. Use a cotton swab dipped in water to remove dirt and any remaining food in the pipe. Rinse the drain hole using a syringe filled with water at room temperature. If this method does not solve the problem, leave the refrigerator to defrost for several hours. After this, try cleaning the drain with a syringe again. Is water not flowing into the condensate tray? In this case, it is necessary to clean the drain channel with a piece of wire.

Pay attention! Cleaning the drain channel must be done very carefully, with smooth movements. Otherwise, you risk damaging the device.

The freezer drain hole is clogged

Description. Moisture is inside the refrigerator, leaking out of the freezer. Most often, a large amount of ice appears along the contour of the door.

Solution. To clean the drainage pipe located inside, you need skills in this matter. It is not recommended to solve the problem yourself; in addition, you will need special equipment. It is better to entrust the troubleshooting to an experienced refrigerator repairman.

The liquid drain tube has come loose

Description. There is a large amount of liquid under the refrigerator, it appears again and again. This indicates a faulty drainage device. The tube may have been loosely secured or damaged during transportation or operation.

Solution. Installing the handset in its proper place will not be difficult. You can connect it to a special tank in a matter of seconds. If water still flows from the unit, check the integrity of the structure. There may be a crack in the tube. In this case, it will need to be completely replaced. To solve this problem, it is better to contact a professional.

The fluid reservoir is broken

Description. Carefully inspect the rear interior wall of the refrigerator. Does water flow continuously over the surface and fall down? Most likely, the cause of the malfunction is a broken liquid reservoir.

Solution. Repair is useless; complete replacement of the tank will help. Only a master can do it. However, don't be upset. By sealing the hole from which moisture comes in with sealant, you can use the refrigerator for several more days.

The seal of the refrigerator is broken

Description. The reason may be a damaged rubber seal on the doors. Watch how tightly the refrigerator is closed.If the door does not fit tightly, the unit works with double force, light frost and a small amount of water form on the seal. Water flows down, forming a puddle under the refrigerator.

Solution. You can find components for each model of units in stores. If the seal is damaged, the rubber seal will need to be replaced. You can purchase it yourself; replacing it will not be difficult.

Thermostat doesn't work

Description. The refrigerator completely stops functioning and a large amount of water accumulates below.

Solution. The most serious and common malfunction. Fixing this breakdown will require time, effort and money. It is not possible to repair the equipment; it needs to be completely replaced. It is not recommended to replace the thermostat yourself. This issue should be handled by an experienced refrigerator repairman.

No frost system

Description. The reason is a malfunction in the evaporator heater. A small amount of ice forms inside the refrigerator compartment. As the water melts, it drains, forming a puddle under the vegetable containers and at the bottom of the refrigerator.

Solution. You should not try to deal with this problem on your own. There is a good chance that you will only make things worse. Immediately seek help from a technician who will repair the breakdown in a timely and professional manner.

Finally

Noticed a problem with your refrigerator? Don't panic. Determine the cause of the breakdown; if this cannot be done, call a specialist to your home. In some cases, you can fix problems yourself. But be careful not to damage other parts of the unit in the process of eliminating the problem.