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Leak coming from my side by side fridge/freezer

I have a frost free fridge but lately I noticed ice forming in bottom of freezer. I believe it melts at some point and then leaks out from under the fridge or freezer. I took the back off of the fridge and saw that the hose was positioned in the water container so that didn't seem to be the problem. Can you help me? Thanks! Marlene.

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    Not too clear from your description.

    Is it a single fridge/freezer cabinet, fridge on top, or is it a sep. fridge stood on top of a freezer. Where exactly is the water - inside the freezer, or on the floor of the room.


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