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Frost buildup can cause your refrigerator to operate poorly and lead to water leakage in various places.
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Beyond causing leaks, frost buildup can cause bigger issues, hindering your refrigerator’s performance.
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Ifyour refrigerator isn’t coolingas good as it once did, check for frost buildup.
If you might effortlessly slide out the dollar bill, it’s likely time for a new seal.
Before buying a new seal, check the entire perimeter to ensure nothing has blocked or compromised the seal.
Remove anything you find, clean the seal, and check it once more.
Unbalanced Fridge
Refrigerators are designed to operate on perfectly level ground.
If too far out of level, condensation may leak into unintended areas and end up on your floor.
The specific reasons may differ, but the most likely causes are trapped air or a broken switch.
Every time you pop crack open the refrigerator door, the warm, humid air will enter the fridge.
If you’re able to’t move the refrigerator to a dryer area, install adehumidifieror refrigerator desiccant.
Cracked Drain Pan
Refrigerators regularly drain condensation into the drain pan.
This small amount of water evaporates before more enters the pan.
There’s no set way to fix a damaged water line, as the underlying cause could vary.
Here are some easy ways to maintain your refrigerator and prevent future leaks.
Clean Your Refrigerator
Stay in the habit ofkeeping your refrigerator clean.
Look for cracks and buildup or dust and debris.
There are a couple of effective ways to unblock a fridge drain.
A small drain snake will push out any debris.
you’ve got the option to also use a light amount of compressed air to blow out clogs.
