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Have an LG LRTN18310WW top freezer model (no ice/water features). It leaks water from the freezer into the back of the fridge below at the back.

If I turn up the temp controls in both the water that dripped into the 'fridge' at the back, freezes. If I set the controls atI've reset the freezer to 2.5 and it doesn't drip water below but I hear loud clunks/thuds every so often during the day. 'normal' settings as per the manual, the water drips down into a catch container I placed there and it doesn't freeze. However even at the higher control in the 'fridge' part the temp. doesn't feel as cold as it should. Is the freezer not defrosting (ie loud clunks/thuds) and it may be the defrost heater assembly that is defective? Or may there be a drain plug ice block/build up and therefore a thermistor transducer problem? In past days since I raised the temps there is hardly any drips in the fridge part. Help?

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Most likely a stopped up defrost drain.

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SOURCE: Maytag side by side refridgerator

the drain tube is clogged or maybe frozen, remove the restriction and you will have no more problem

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 25, 2009

SOURCE: condensation dripping from top of refrigerator

The problem is the defrost drain trough is plugged with ice. You will have to turn off the refrigerator, remove the freezer back panel and use a baby aspirator to help you apply and remove hot water to melt the ice. Then insert the aspirator in the drain hole to blow out any thing that may have gotten lodged inside. You will hear the water draining now to the pain underneath the refrigerator. Hope that helps you, good luck!!
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shaun greyvensteyn

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  • Posted on May 16, 2009

SOURCE: Fridge is cold and freezing up no matter what the temp control is set, and freezer is also overly cold freezing even stored liquor

it sounds like the thermostat. but check the defrosthing element also

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 30, 2009

SOURCE: water dripping from freezer onto top shelf of fridge with ice buildup back of freezer

Hi, I can help you. The drain is plugged in the freezer section. Could I get the model #?
Some models need an after market drain heat strip added.
Please let me know and I can get you through tis.

Thanks
Vic

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  • Posted on Jul 01, 2009

SOURCE: Kenmore elite - Water dripping from freezer to refrigerator

Your refrigerator has a defrost drain blockage behind the evaporator in your your freezer compartment. Some models like yours have leak in the turns as the water leaves the freezer. I recommend that you unplug and remove the cover to the evaporator and check the defrost condensate tray below the evaporator. A wet vacuum cleaner and poring a solution with clorox in the drain will help you clean locate the leak and where the blockage may be downline.. I do have the manual on yours and can help you solve this. Some times this is a factory defect and I can help you solve the freezing drain problem. Let me know, Sea Breeze

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