What is the reason why the fridge is flowing

Before you get an answer to the question of why the refrigerator flows, it should be understood that any household appliances can fail. This fully applies to the device for storing food or objects in a cool place. In the event that, under a refrigerator that faithfully served for many years, a puddle suddenly appeared, do not panic.

The first thing that usually comes to mind is to call the wizard to fix the problem. It is a logical desire, but before that it would not hurt to personally inspect the unit. It is possible that the failure is so insignificant that you can cope with it yourself. It is important to immediately determine where the water flows from the refrigerator and how: the liquid accumulates only at the bottom or arises on the inner walls. After that, you can start troubleshooting.

Refrigerator flows down

So, an external inspection of the refrigerator in order to establish what the reason for the appearance of water on the kitchen floor was made. At the same time, no moisture was detected that flows down the walls either in the refrigerator or in the freezer compartment. It is determined that water is present only under the bottom of the device. It remains to find out the reason for this phenomenon.

 The fridge flows from below

Here are the factors that can cause water to flow from the refrigerator:

  1. Discharge of the tube drain the liquid. The drainage device may be damaged during transportation of the refrigerator or in the process of moving it, for example, in connection with the general cleaning. If this happens, you can try to put the tube in place so that it reconnects to the special tank. However, if fluid flows from the refrigerator after that, you should check the back surface for any cracks. If a damaged part is found, it must be replaced. It is not recommended to perform such an operation yourself. It is best to resort to the help of a qualified master. Refrigerant drain valve

  2. Failure of the tank for moisture.Breakage can be determined by inspection of the lower part of the back wall of the refrigerator. In this case, you can see how the liquid from the refrigerator flows down without stopping. The tank should be replaced, while again, it is better to entrust the repair specialist. However, before the master arrives, you can cover the crack yourself with a sealant that is impermeable to water. Naturally, this is a temporary solution to the problem. However, the unit repaired in this way is able to work for several days.

If the refrigerator is leaking, do not worry about the safety of products. They will not be lost. The device itself also can not significantly suffer.

Nevertheless, the cause of the leak will have to be eliminated, because an excess of moisture has a negative effect on the condition of the surfaces.

Moisture flows down the inside wall of the refrigerator

When a liquid appears from below, it is advisable to pay attention to the walls inside the refrigerator. In some cases, you can see drops there. Sometimes they flow down intensively.

The reason may be the following states:

  1. The drain hole of the freezer was clogged.This situation can occur, firstly, due to improper storage of food, resulting in food particles entering the drain. Secondly, due to poor cleaning of the camera. Thirdly, the stock can be clogged due to the impact of sufficiently hard water on it. It should be remembered that many refrigerators have a hole inside the case. Getting to it is not easy, so in the process there is a risk of damage to individual parts. In turn, this can lead to more serious problems. For this reason, it is best to refrain from self-remediation. Drain hole in the fridge

  2. The drainage hole of the refrigerator compartment is clogged, as a result of which water can be found at the bottom of the refrigerator itself. The liquid is collected there, under the trays for storing vegetables. Stoke probably clogged with particles of food or pieces of ice. In this case, it is quite possible to cope with the problem on its own. You can try to influence the clogged hole with air, using, for example, a plastic cocktail straw. Or take a syringe (after removing the needle from it), pump water into it and rinse out the drain. A sufficiently large pressure is able to clean it from impurities.Cleaning with sharp metal objects such as knitting needles is not recommended. In this case, you can damage the device. Further, after cleaning the hole, its condition should be systematically checked. To avoid repeating this situation, products should be kept away from the back wall of the chamber. Contaminated drain hole
  3. Loosely closed chamber door. If there are small children in the family, after they have taken a product in the refrigerator, they may forget to close the door. The device continues to work, but it freezes with redoubled energy. An ice crust forms on the walls, which eventually melts and drains. This is another reason why water is collected from below.
  4. The wear of the rubber seal doors of the cameras. Over time, the layer is worse and worse performing its function. And this also applies to units with different know-how technology, for example, Samsung models. The reason for the appearance of liquid both on the walls and on the floor of the refrigerator may be in the warm air that enters the chamber. In the event that the device leaks due to the seal, it is necessary to replace it. You can cope with this task yourself. Sealing gum on the refrigerator door
  5. Thermostat malfunction.Should call master. Self repair is hardly possible. Not only does the refrigerator flow, it also ceases to function. In some cases, inspection of the device does not lead to the result. Then it is better not to try to change or adjust something, and immediately turn to the professionals.

Flowing fridge system no frost

It should not be forgotten that any device, be it the Atlas refrigerator or Samsung, can fail. Including units with the system fro fro. The only difference is that in such mechanisms the function of the heater of the evaporation element is violated. A puddle is formed under the unit, a thick layer of ice covers the walls of the chambers. With frequent opening of the door, the melting process proceeds quite actively. Melted ice quickly fills the tank. The process of operation of the know-frost system is disrupted, and the unit, for example, the Atlas refrigerator, begins to flow.

Do not be afraid of the water accumulated under the device. However, to understand why the refrigerator is flowing, it is necessary.

After all, the appearance of fluid signals that a problem has arisen in the operation of the unit.

It is required to take measures to eliminate it as soon as possible.

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