Water gathering in the bottom of refridgerator

[crazy charlie]

I own an energy effecient 15 year old Kenmore fridge.Water has been gathering in the bottom under the produce drawers.Thought it was the icemaker so I disconnected the water supply and still water gathers.Approx 32 ounces per 2-3 days.Time for a new fridge??Charlie

 

[bigdee]

Re: Water gathering in the bottom of refridgerator

Two possibilities are: 1;defrost drain is plugged 2; door gasket leaking allowing condensation to build up. What is the model #?

 

[BaileysBoat]

Re: Water gathering in the bottom of refridgerator

Been there. Frozen peas plugged the defrost drain. Easy fix.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: Water gathering in the bottom of refridgerator

thanks guys,the model # is 9710313 Kenmore Coldspot.This is a frost free fridge.Where am I looking for this drain hole?? Charlie

 

[Tim Frank]

Re: Water gathering in the bottom of refridgerator

thanks guys,the model # is 9710313 Kenmore Coldspot.This is a frost free fridge.Where am I looking for this drain hole?? Charlie

A full quart in just 2-3 day? That is a lot.
What is fridge configuration? Fridge only...freezer on top...side by side...etc.?
That's a lot of water for just a drain to be plugged....especially if it's not a freezer on top model.

If it IS a freezer on top layout, is there a layer of ice built up on the floor of the compartment? That may be blocking the drain...which is usually located behind a panel at the back of the freezer compartment.


For some pics and tips check www.repairclinic.com and VERY specific...http://www.justanswer.com/sip/Kenmo...PMT=b&JPNW=g&gclid=CNrJkJfog6wCFacEQAodSBGHNw

 

[bigdee]

Re: Water gathering in the bottom of refridgerator

http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/How-To-Fix-A-Leaking-Refrigerator/index.html

 

[dingbat]

Re: Water gathering in the bottom of refridgerator

I own an energy effecient 15 year old Kenmore fridge.

Boy is this an oxymoron

 

[crazy charlie]

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Boy is this an oxymoron

Electric co gave me a rebate because of the energy rating.It is a freezer on top model and there probably is some ice on the freezer floor.I will start chipping away.Charlie

 

[bigdee]

Re: Water gathering in the bottom of refridgerator

Boy is this an oxymoron

Yes, it is an energy efficient.....15 years is not old.......pre 1980's are the bad boys.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: Water gathering in the bottom of refridgerator

http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/How-To-Fix-A-Leaking-Refrigerator/index.html

Big thanks to you bigdee.I have to commend you.This is the absolute BEST reply I have ever seen posted in this entire forum.You could not have helped me more.You da man !! Charlie

 

[bigdee]

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Big thanks to you bigdee.I have to commend you.This is the absolute BEST reply I have ever seen posted in this entire forum.You could not have helped me more.You da man !! Charlie

You are very welcome.....I am just unemployed and very bored!!!

 

[crazy charlie]

Sounds like doing a little handyman work may help you be less bored until something comes along.Thanks again and good luck,Charlie

 

[lakelover]

Re: Water gathering in the bottom of refridgerator

I've had 2 Kenmores do this, and it was the clogged defrost drain. Crumbs, dust & debris get in there and the water can't drain out the tube. Both times it was a 4 or 6 screw removal, take the crud out & back together, easy fix.