Most modern refrigerators feature an automatic defrost system that melts frost off the evaporator coils. This water is supposed to flow through a drain hole into a pan beneath the unit to evaporate. A blockage occurs when:
With nowhere to go, the water began to overflow the trough, running down the back wall and pooling under the crisper drawers. The Rescue Mission fridge drain hole blocked with ice
The culprit wasn’t a leak from the outside, but a silent backup on the inside: a frozen defrost drain. The Hidden Waterway The Rescue Mission The culprit wasn’t a leak
[Current Date] Appliance: Refrigerator (Frost-Free Model), Fresh Food or Freezer Section The water line is too close to the
To ensure the clog didn't return, she mixed a teaspoon of bleach with a cup of water and flushed it through to kill any mold or "slime" that might have started the blockage.
This is clearly a design defect. The water line is too close to the evaporator coils, causing the drain to ice over. This shouldn't happen on a premium appliance. If you buy this, check the back of the freezer often, or you’ll end up with water damage like I did. Disappointed that I have to manually defrost a 'frost-free' appliance."
