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Models with a defrost drain hole located on the back wall of the freezer just up from where the floor slopes up to the back, in the center. Models with a plastic panel held in place by a screw. Remove the screw and panel and the drain hole will be visible. If a drain hole is not visible, service is required.
Where is the defrost drain tube located?
On most refrigerators the defrost drain tube and drain hole is located inside the freezer at the bottom back. Look in the freezer near the bottom and locate the drain tube and the drain hole. There may be a panel made from plastic that covers the drain tube and hole.
Why is my GE refrigerator leaking water from the bottom?
If the defrost drain is frozen, the water will overflow the drain trough and drip down to the bottom of the compartment. This water can eventually leak onto the floor. Check the defrost drain to determine if it is clogged or frozen. If the defrost drain is frozen, thaw the ice.
Why does my GE refrigerator have water in the bottom?
If your fridge has water pooling at the bottom, the defrost tube is your MOST likely suspect. Your defrost tube is what carries the water all the way down to the drain pan where it eventually evaporates. This tube can get clogged with ice or debris which leads to water backing up and leaking back into the fridge.
Where is fridge drain hole?
Fridge drain hole is an exit point for water that collects due to condensation inside freezer compartment. Drain hole is typically located underneath on the back wall inside of refrigerator. If a drain hole is blocked, it may cause malfunctions in the working process of a refrigerator.
How do you unclog a freezer drain tube?
How to Unclog a Freezer Drain Unplug the refrigerator/freezer unit. Remove any food or objects, like a sliding drawer, that are blocking your access to the drain hole. Clear the ice from the drain hole with a screwdriver or a piece of stiff wire. Fill a basting syringe with warm water.
How do you unclog a refrigerator drain tube?
Insert one end of the plumbing snake into the drain hole as far as it will go. Push the snake up and down gently to loosen any clog. Remove the snake. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of baking soda down the drain.
Where does defrost drain water go?
Defrosting Journey Thanks to its liquid state and gravity, the water enters the drain and travels down the hose. It ends its journey in the drain pan. If you find standing water in the fridge, the drain line may be blocked. Save money by defrosting the refrigerator regularly.
Where is the drip pan on my GE refrigerator?
The drip pan is located underneath the opening to catch the water. Take care when sliding the pan out because it will probably contain some standing water.
How do you defrost a GE Profile refrigerator?
To Defrost: Remove contents from the freezer compartment. Turn the temperature control to OFF. Use a plastic scraper to loosen and remove frost from the ceiling and walls of the freezer compartment as the frost begins to thaw. Sponge up defrosted water as it collects in the bottom of the freezer compartment.
Why is my GE bottom freezer icing up?
The most common culprits of frost buildup include: A damaged or worn-out door seal: Your freezer’s door seal (also called a gasket) keeps cold air in and warm air out. An open freezer door: A freezer door that’s left even slightly ajar for a period of time can allow cold air to escape and warm air to creep in.
Where is the defrost drain on GE bottom freezer?
Models with a defrost drain hole located on the back wall of the freezer just up from where the floor slopes up to the back, in the center. Models with a plastic panel held in place by a screw. Remove the screw and panel and the drain hole will be visible. If a drain hole is not visible, service is required.
Why is there a puddle of water in front of my refrigerator?
A clogged defrost drain is the most likely cause of your fridge leaking water. The fridge automatically defrosts itself and drips water down into a pan. Sometimes, food particles or other debris will clog the defrost drain. Clogs can lead to ice buildup.
How do you clean a GE refrigerator water line?
Pour some distilled Vinegar into a cup and pour it down the tube. (If your fridge has an ice maker as well, turn it on so that the vinegar will clean the ice maker system as well) Try to get a bottle brush to dip the end in the vinegar this way you can clean inside the water sprout as well.
How do I turn off the water to my GE refrigerator?
The water line connected to the refrigerator should have its own shut-off valve connected to the cold water supply line in the home. The shut-off valve is usually located under the kitchen sink, in the basement, in a crawl space or in the cabinet next to the refrigerator.
Where is the defrost drain on a GE side by side refrigerator?
Some Side-by-Side refrigerator models have a defrost drain hole located on the interior back wall of the freezer compartment. It is just up from where the floor slopes up to the back wall, in the center. In some models it is behind a plastic panel along the back wall and is held in place by a screw.
How often should refrigerator self defrost?
The refrigerator fresh food section defrosts automatically by means of a thermostat affixed to the evaporator coils every time the unit cycles off (usually every 20-30 minutes). However, the freezer compartment must be manually defrosted whenever frost becomes 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick.
