Sharp Blocked Refrigerator Drain Channel

Water pooling inside the refrigerator under the crisper drawers.

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Possible Causes

Clogged drain hole at rear of fresh food compartment, Food debris blocking drain trough, Frozen drain tube to rear pan

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the refrigerator before working inside with tools or hot water.

Steps:

  • Remove drawers: Take out crisper drawers to expose the rear drain trough.
  • Clear debris: Use a soft brush or pipe cleaner to remove food particles from the drain channel and hole.
  • Flush with warm water: Use a turkey baster or squeeze bottle to flush warm (not boiling) water down the drain until it flows freely to the rear pan.
  • Check rear drain tube: At the back, ensure the drain tube is properly seated in the drain pan and not blocked.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Refrigerator Drain Tube
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