I have a HSM 25 GFRF SA, here is the problem I have water dripping on the floor from the freezer side, checking the freezer I noticed water and ice forming under the lower basket, also on the lip on the back side of this basket there appears to be a lip with a drain line this has water build up in that area.

Ron Coons

• 2651 Answers
• Posted on Feb 24, 2008

SOURCE: Water leakage in and below freezer on Maytag MFD2560HES

you have a clogged defrost drain, or your ice maker (if so equipped is leaking. clogged drain can be remedied removeig drawer , andmelting ice build up behind rear panel of refrig, you see an aluminum trough that the water drips down,using a hair dryer melt all thatice out of the way to clear the drain tube(i use a steam machine i purchased from infomercial works extremly well

SOURCE: leaking hotpoint 21.7 cu. ft. csx22bc

You have a plugged defrost drain. On hot point refrigs this is fortunatley a very easy repair you can do yourself. remove bottom basket and lowest shelf, ( for sake of room you may remove all shleving. I usually only remove the bottom 2) you will see a ledge coming up from freezer floor to under a rear cover. there will be ice build up on this ledge. clear all of the ice you see and you will uncover the drain hole. next flush hot tap water into the drain hole until it is clear. I use a turkey baster or large syringe to do this but you can push your finger in and out kind of like a plunger to clear the blockage then pour hot water thru line until if flows freely.
If you have any other questions leave them here and I'll be glad to assist any way I can. thanks Peyton

SOURCE: leaking water on floor.

Hi,

This is typically caused by the defrost drain. I have put together some instructions on how to resolve this, follow the link below and let me know if it helps.

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4686046-water_leak_from_freezer_ice_freezer

Charles T Nevin

• 4070 Answers
• Posted on Jul 12, 2010

SOURCE: HOT POINT FRIDGE - FREEZER DRIPS WATER

The evaporator coils frost up in normal use and every eight hours or so the entire unit shuts down and the defrost heater comes on to melt the frost. This cycle last about 20 minutes. The melted frost drips into a drain pan and through a drain tube to the drain tray under the freezer/refrigerator where it's evaporated by the condenser fan.

Your drain tube may be stopped up with ice at the upper end because it drains too slow because it's stopped up at the lower end in the evaporator pan under the unit at the floor. It can get dust and mold in it. Once you get the ice out at the top a little pressure with a turkey baster will usually clear it out. Flushing it out with hot water and clorox may help. Make sure it drains quick enough to prevent refreezing. . The drain should be located below the evaporator coils on the back of the freezer.