Iceing in on the bottom of the freezer
Ice forms in the bottom half of the freezer how can that be fixed?
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You may have a blocked freezer drain tube, so when the freezer is in the defrost mode the condensed water cannot flow out and remains in the freezer to be refrozen.
Here is an image taken from this supplier of the part. (Click on the case parts diagram) to get an idea of its' location
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This explanation is taken from the same suppliers website:
As part of the refrigerator's defrost cycle, the defrost drain tube transfers condensate from the evaporator drip tray that's under the evaporator to the drain pan in the machine compartment next to the compressor, where the water evaporates. If the evaporator drip tray or top of the drain tube freezes, the condensate water can overflow into the freezer or the refrigerator compartment. This repair involves thawing that drain area so that the condensate properly flows through the defrost drain tube and into the drain pan next to the compressor.
Hopefully this is of some help
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Hi @eefixit ,
Very helpful.
Perhaps you could create a repair guide out of the above to make it easier for others in the future.
Cheers.
Thanks! I didn't know how to do that but now that I do, I will!
@eefixit You are my hero! (And my wife & kids hero!) I’m having this problem and will perform the procedure you documented above so clearly. Thank you very much!!!
I just want to thank you for the pics and blow by blow… I didn't have to modify my drain hose, but I was able to take out all the insides to the fridge and defrost the drain - I snaked it and no clogs. So now it’s back together, water is working and let’s hope the backed up drain causing the ice at the bottom of the freezer is fixed!!!
Just catching up with all the thanks. Glad to be of help to you all!!
2 Comments
you say not to touch the coils - what will happen if they are touched ?
by Lois Langthorne
@Lois Langthorne
The coils are icy cold i.e. 0°F (-18°C) so if you touch them with your bare hands they could literally become frozen onto the coils and they may be injured when trying to unstick them
by jayeff