Where the water is leaking behind the Refrigerator? Atlanta Appliance Repair How to fix it?
First, make sure that the leak is coming(leaking fridge) behind the fridge not from the inside. If you noticed a large puddle of water under the refrigerator. You should pull the fridge out and see if the water is coming from the back of the refrigerator and running forward. The refrigerator is leaking water from the back or possibly underneath, if the leak is heavy just turned off the water at the shut off valve.
What parts are the most likely to leak? It could be the water valve on the fridge or the water valve on the wall behind the refrigerator? I cannot figure out which part or area is leaking.
Refrigerator water leak from the back of fridge.
What components/parts are bad and How to fix?
Second, you will need to check to see if the leak is coming from the refrigerator or the water valve on the wall behind the refrigerator.
Here are 5 components to troubleshoot what may be causing the water leak under or in the back of your refrigerator:
Check the defrost drain in the fridge, the water inlet valve at the bottom of the fridge, the water on/off valve on the wall behind the refrigerator (water shut off valve), the condensation/drain pan , and the water line going from the wall to the refrigerator for damage or the possibility of a loose part or component.
Most common issue for leak behind the refrigerator:
REFRIGERATOR WATER SUPPLY LINE (WATER FROM WALL TO FRIDGE)
The water supply line (copper or plastic tube) behind the refrigerator may be damaged, slightly loose, or has pulled out from the wall or refrigerator. Use caution when sliding your refrigerator out from the wall as pulling it too far can pull the water line out! Check to see if the refrigerator water line is in good condition and doesn’t have any holes or rips. Check to be sure the water line is secure and has not been pulled out. If damaged, replace the line, if loose, re-secure it.
WATER SHUT OFF VALVE (ON AND OFF VALVE ON THE WALL)
The water valve on the wall behind the refrigerator may be leaking. The water valve that supplies water to the refrigerator could be loose, clogged, or damaged. Check the water valve and replace if needed. If you need to replace the water valve on the wall behind the refrigerator, remember to shut the water off to the entire house before doing so. Replace the shut off valve by plumber.
REFRIGERATOR WATER INLET VALVE (ON THE BACK OF REFRIGERATOR)
The refrigerator water inlet valve may be loose, faulty, or clogged. This is the valve at the back bottom of the refrigerator where the water line attaches into. This valve supplies water into your refrigerator for water and ice. If this valve is damaged, cracked, or the water line is not fully connected, it will leak. If the water inlet valve is faulty, remember to turn the water valve on the wall off and remove power to the refrigerator before removing and installing a new water inlet valve.
DEFROST DRAIN LINE OR DRAIN HOLE (IN FREEZER)
Check the defrost drain line or drain hole in the freezer/refrigerator. The defrost drain can freeze up or become clogged with debris. If this happens, this causes the water to not be able to drain out and therefore water can drip down to the very bottom of the fridge compartment or overflow onto the condensation pan. When enough water accumulates, the water will eventually drip onto the floor. Make sure to use appliance repairman for fixing the frozen defrost drain tube in fridge freezer.
REFRIGERATOR CONDENSATION PAN OR DRAIN PAN (AT BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR)
Be sure the condensation pan (drain pan) at the very bottom of the refrigerator is clean. This pan sits at the very lowest point in the refrigerator near the ground. This pan’s purpose is to catch any dripping water. The condensation pan catches any water dripping and the heat from the refrigerator compressor evaporates the water. If this pan becomes dirty or clogged, it can overflow water and leak onto the floor. Consult your refrigerator manual to find out how to access the pan and clean it out. Once cleaned be sure to place it back in the correct position as if it is not seated correctly this can cause water leakage.
If you need an assistance with your refrigerator leaking from the back? Call us at (404)903-1453 Atlanta City Appliance Repair, Inc or fill out our 24/7 online appliance service appointment form
