Hi, this morning when I woke up, I saw a pool of water under my Thermador refrigerator. I think that is water but I am not 100% sure. This refrigerator is only <1 year new. Is this water leaking or coolant leaking?

This normally occurs when you have a large buildup of ice in the freezer, when it does a defrost there is just too much water for the hat on the compressor to handle. Make sure the door to the freezer & fridge is closing properly & the seal is in good condition & not falling off, moisture in the air causes frost in a freezer. So too many door openings can cause the same problem.

Check to make sure the circuit breaker did not get tripped. Its probably located in your garage or basement in a grey box on the wall.

Hi,

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Hi and Welcome to FixYa I am Kelly,
A bad smell from under the refrigerator is a result of either a dead rodent or.. dirt and lint accumulation in the plastic drip pan / catch basin and then the defrost cycle water wets it 2 to 3 times a day intensifying the smell.

Unplug the unit
Remove the rear fiberboard cover that covers the compressor area
Use a shop vac and rags to clean out the drip pan / catch basin. (These can be VERY foul if they have never been cleaned!) Make sure to clean the condenser coils and condenser fan area also. Inspect for varmits / rodents (deceased) with a flashlight. You can wash the drip pan using a rag with vinegar and water then soap and water.
Lastly... make sure the END of the drain tube that terminates in the drip pan is clean. If there was lint build up that caused a muck pool in your drip pan the muck often clogs the end of the drain line.
You never know what your going to find under a refrigerator! I could expound but it is not pleasant and only you will be able to discover the secrets of your refrigerators' "underside life." All I will say is.. it is always a... revealing experience.

Thanks for choosing FixYa,
Kelly

Hi,
The drain for the water to get away when defrosting is frozen shut...
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heatman101

defrost wiring problem, defroster stuck on or timer not working properly , eventually wires may short out. Had this problem on my whirlpool

Take you bastor and find the drain hole and blow air into the line to open it up. The drain from inside to the pan is clogged.

Hi

Please check to make sure the water tubes are attached properly and are fastened tightly.

First, check the water line attached to the back of the refrigerator for good water flow. To do that, first turn off the water supply valve. Then remove the water line from the back of the refrigerator. Next, place the water line into a bucket and momentarily turn the water valve back on to test the flow. If the flow is poor, you need to repair, clean, or replace the tubing or the shut-off valve that supplies the water. If the flow is good, you may have to replace the water inlet valve.

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Thanks
Rylee

dear friend
The water filter doesn't affect the cooling perfomance of ref.ther may be problem of defrosting of ref.compartment.

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sandy