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My Whirlpool refrigerator is leaking water inside my fridge compartment from up towards my freezer compartment. What is causing this and how can I stop it? Thanks
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Here are your parts Parts for Whirlpool ET21GKXHN00 Refrigerator - AppliancePartsPros.comSounds like drain tube is plugged so that the water from the defrost cycle cannot drain into the drain pan. I would check that it is clear. If plugged a turkey baster with warm water, an air compressor with low pressure or a wire can often be used to clear it. Also check that it is not plugged with dust etc. at the drain pan end. You might as well clean the condenser/compressor fan and the condenser coils while you are down there. If it looks like stuff is growing in the tube I would flush it with a 10% bleach solution. This should kill the stuff and let you flush it out. You may have to do this several times, let it sit for 15 minutes or so between flushes. Be careful that the drip tray does not overflow and empty the drip tray after you are done. Be sure to unplug the unit while doing this. Note: that some units go from the drain pan under the evaporator coils directly. Others drip into a funnel like part at the top, back of the fresh food sectuion and then out a drain tube. |
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Denman; Thanks for your reply. When I get ready to start the procedure you're talking about, can I just turn the freezer compartment to the lowest setting and let it thaw out that way instead of having to take care of all food's that are in fridge and freezer? Then unplug it once I get the freezer thawed right before I start cleaning on the drain hole. Thanks for your reply.
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I would unplug the unit first. It is just safer.
You will have to remove the food from the freezer just to get at the drain. I would leave the fresh food side.
Hot water and a hair dryer will speed up melting/unclogging your drain.
If you are in a warm location and do not have a cooler or two just pile the food in some old blankets, towels etc.. It will stay frozen for quite a while |
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Denman; I really appreciate your advice. Thanks
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