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Freezer door is leaking water at the bottom of the door

We have a side by side refrigerator with an ice maker and water dispenser. The freezer side of the door is leaking water. How can we stop or fix this problem. I know we can shut the water line off but my husband thinks it may break. What should we do?

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This sounds like the defrost drain on the freezer side is stopped up causing the drain to freeze over then eventually running out on the floor during the defrost cycle.

If you can see ice on the bottom of the freezer floor, then this is likely your problem unless your ice maker is leaking from the top of the freezer.

Locate the drain at the back of the freezer and thaw it out using hot water. Using a screw driver or other object gently push down into the defrost hole and dislodge whatever is stuck there.

An air hose with good air pressure may also work well. When the drain line is clear you should be able to pour water through it freely.




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