I have an oversized refrigerator that is having a problem with it's
cooling system. It actually cools just fine, but just recently the
evaporation tray (water-collection tray) began filling to the top with
water...when it shouldn't be. I'm having to empty it out every couple
weeks to keep it from leaking on the floor. Any ideas on how I can fix
this?

Thanks!
Steve

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On 6 Jul 2004 11:32:16 -0700, (Steve) wrote:

I have an oversized refrigerator that is having a problem with it's
cooling system. It actually cools just fine, but just recently the
evaporation tray (water-collection tray) began filling to the top with
water...when it shouldn't be. I'm having to empty it out every couple
weeks to keep it from leaking on the floor. Any ideas on how I can fix
this?

Thanks!
Steve


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Steve wrote:

I have an oversized refrigerator that is having a problem with it's
cooling system. It actually cools just fine, but just recently the
evaporation tray (water-collection tray) began filling to the top with
water...when it shouldn't be. I'm having to empty it out every couple
weeks to keep it from leaking on the floor. Any ideas on how I can fix
this?

Thanks!
Steve

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(Steve) wrote in message . com...
I have an oversized refrigerator that is having a problem with it's
cooling system. It actually cools just fine, but just recently the
evaporation tray (water-collection tray) began filling to the top with
water...when it shouldn't be. I'm having to empty it out every couple
weeks to keep it from leaking on the floor. Any ideas on how I can fix
this?

Thanks!
Steve

Hi,

Refrigerator make, model#, approx age?

http://www.applianceaid.com/model.html
Some model# helps.

What evaporates the water in your refrigerators defrost
tray?.....heater, air flow, hot coils underneath??

Door gaskets and doors closing ok?

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

Use a piece of paper or dollar bill to see if you door seals are good,
Is the fan running, is it clean underneath . Is it humid in the house
and used alot.

Repair the door seals around the door. If the rubber gaskets
don't properly seal, then humid air gets in.

Second, make sure the vents under the fridge are clear, and
the fan blowing properly.

Third, some fibrous and wicking material in the tray may
help evaporate the water more easily. I'm not sure I can
describe it over the Usenet. but a humdifier wick....

fourth, when you take the pan out, scrub it good and give it
a stout rinse of clorox bleach. Those pans grow germs like
you wouldn't believe.

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"Steve" wrote in message
om...
I have an oversized refrigerator that is having a problem
with it's
cooling system. It actually cools just fine, but just
recently the
evaporation tray (water-collection tray) began filling to
the top with
water...when it shouldn't be. I'm having to empty it out
every couple
weeks to keep it from leaking on the floor. Any ideas on how
I can fix
this?

Thanks!
Steve

Buy a new one?
kw


"Steve" wrote in message
om...
I have an oversized refrigerator that is having a problem with it's
cooling system. It actually cools just fine, but just recently the
evaporation tray (water-collection tray) began filling to the top with
water...when it shouldn't be. I'm having to empty it out every couple
weeks to keep it from leaking on the floor. Any ideas on how I can fix
this?

Thanks!
Steve


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