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GE fridge leaking water!
hi there,
I have a 10-year-old GE fridge which is leaking water just under the bottom veggie shelf. I was told that I need to clean the two cups at the back of the fridge but I couldn't find them. The water is appearing daily as if it is overflow. Have you heard of this problem? Anthony |
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GE fridge leaking water!
Also check the magnetic/rubber seal on the doors to both units. If it's not
in good shape, the fridge/freezer will admit outside (warm) air--especially in the summer. That warm, moist air enters the cabinet and cools. Cool air cannot contain as much moisture as warm air, so the excess humidity condenses out and collects in the bottom of the fridge. If the drains are blocked (or not) that moisture ends up on your floor as liquid water. jak "Sam Goldwasser" wrote in message ... "Anthony Yeung (Rogers@Home)" writes: hi there, I have a 10-year-old GE fridge which is leaking water just under the bottom veggie shelf. I was told that I need to clean the two cups at the back of the fridge but I couldn't find them. The water is appearing daily as if it is overflow. Have you heard of this problem? If it's a top freezer unit, there is a trough under the roof of the refrigerator compartment that leads to a drain tube down the rear. It is probably clogged. One screw to remove the plastic trough. --- sam | Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ Home Page: http://www.repairfaq.org/ Repair | Main Table of Contents: http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/ +Lasers | Sam's Laser FAQ: http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/lasersam.htm | Mirror Site Info: http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/F_mirror.html Important: The email address in this message header may no longer work. To contact me, please use the Feedback Form at repairfaq.org. Thanks. |
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GE fridge leaking water!
hi Jak,
I notice the seal is broken at the bottom of the door. Is there an easy way to fix it? I am planning to totally defrost the fridge when it is ready. I also will try Sam's suggestion. thanks Anthony jakdedert wrote: Also check the magnetic/rubber seal on the doors to both units. If it's not in good shape, the fridge/freezer will admit outside (warm) air--especially in the summer. That warm, moist air enters the cabinet and cools. Cool air cannot contain as much moisture as warm air, so the excess humidity condenses out and collects in the bottom of the fridge. If the drains are blocked (or not) that moisture ends up on your floor as liquid water. jak "Sam Goldwasser" wrote in message ... "Anthony Yeung (Rogers@Home)" writes: hi there, I have a 10-year-old GE fridge which is leaking water just under the bottom veggie shelf. I was told that I need to clean the two cups at the back of the fridge but I couldn't find them. The water is appearing daily as if it is overflow. Have you heard of this problem? If it's a top freezer unit, there is a trough under the roof of the refrigerator compartment that leads to a drain tube down the rear. It is probably clogged. One screw to remove the plastic trough. --- sam | Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ Home Page: http://www.repairfaq.org/ Repair | Main Table of Contents: http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/ +Lasers | Sam's Laser FAQ: http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/lasersam.htm | Mirror Site Info: http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/F_mirror.html Important: The email address in this message header may no longer work. To contact me, please use the Feedback Form at repairfaq.org. Thanks. |
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GE fridge leaking water!
"Anthony Yeung (Rogers@Home)" wrote in
: hi there, I have a 10-year-old GE fridge which is leaking water just under the bottom veggie shelf. I was told that I need to clean the two cups at the back of the fridge but I couldn't find them. The water is appearing daily as if it is overflow. Have you heard of this problem? Anthony I would say that the defrost drain is clogged. r -- "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Arthur C. Clarke (1917 - ), "Technology and the Future" |
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GE fridge leaking water!
You can get replacement seals at an appliance supplier. We have a Sears
outlet store here which also carries parts for Kenmore and most other brand appliances. You might have also...but certainly in any metropolitan area there is some sort of supplier. Check the Yellow Pages for 'major appliances; parts and supplies.' Many brands of major appliances are actually made by the same manufacturer, so finding parts is not as difficult as it may seem. You have to loosen or remove the plastic door liner to replace it. I believe there may be an adhesive involved, but I've no real personal experience. Someone else on the group likely has.... jak "Anthony Yeung (Rogers@Home)" wrote in message ... hi Jak, I notice the seal is broken at the bottom of the door. Is there an easy way to fix it? I am planning to totally defrost the fridge when it is ready. I also will try Sam's suggestion. thanks Anthony jakdedert wrote: Also check the magnetic/rubber seal on the doors to both units. If it's not in good shape, the fridge/freezer will admit outside (warm) air--especially in the summer. That warm, moist air enters the cabinet and cools. Cool air cannot contain as much moisture as warm air, so the excess humidity condenses out and collects in the bottom of the fridge. If the drains are blocked (or not) that moisture ends up on your floor as liquid water. jak "Sam Goldwasser" wrote in message ... "Anthony Yeung (Rogers@Home)" writes: hi there, I have a 10-year-old GE fridge which is leaking water just under the bottom veggie shelf. I was told that I need to clean the two cups at the back of the fridge but I couldn't find them. The water is appearing daily as if it is overflow. Have you heard of this problem? If it's a top freezer unit, there is a trough under the roof of the refrigerator compartment that leads to a drain tube down the rear. It is probably clogged. One screw to remove the plastic trough. --- sam | Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ Home Page: http://www.repairfaq.org/ Repair | Main Table of Contents: http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/ +Lasers | Sam's Laser FAQ: http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/lasersam.htm | Mirror Site Info: http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/F_mirror.html Important: The email address in this message header may no longer work. To contact me, please use the Feedback Form at repairfaq.org. Thanks. |
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