Ice Build-up In Freezer Drain Pan

Refrigerator & Freezer Repair
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Ice is NOT forming on evaperator but is forming in the drain pan. There is water in the fridge; both in and below the drawers. When I power down the unit and let the ice in the freezer melt, it doesn’t drain anywhere. It appears that there is a drain fitting below the drain pan; but I can’t see where it goes and I can’t pass a wire through it.

How can I access this drian to clear it?

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Hello,

The drain hole is located in the pan under the evaporator coils. You have to remove the rear panel in the freezer to access it.

Defrost it using a hair dryer. Run some hot water, using a turkey baster, through the drain to make sure it’ clean.

Pull the refrigerator out of the wall and clean the other end of the drain.

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Gene.

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Gene,

Thanks for the advice. It took a long time before I finally got around to doing what you said–but it worked.

Thanks again,

Nick