I have an issue in the back of the freezer on the inside I believe where the water comes into the ice maker. Water leaks on the landing where the freezer fan motor is causing the water to freeze and build up. Eventually it builds up enough to where the fan does not work properly. Water also runs down the back of the freezer to the bottom compartment the freezing. It also will run into the floor if enough has built up enough in the bottom.
So I am thinking the leak is coming from where the water comes in the back of the freezer and into the chute to the icemaker.
Any suggestions, part numbers and videos would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Is the ice maker still working and are the cubes of normal size?
Ice maker is still working. Cubes are normal size for the most part. Sometimes they are smaller than they sould be.
The water inlet valve has been replaced and that did not fix the problem.
Have a look at the fill tube that delivers the water to the ice maker. Does it appear to be in place and allowing the water to flow freely into the ice maker without splashing?
Yes, it is in place and the water does flow freely into the ice maker.
Can you see where the ice trail starts from above and drips down? Have you removed the rear panel inside the freezer to inspect the area behind it?
Can you see where the ice trail starts from above and drips down? Have you removed the rear panel inside the freezer to inspect the area behind it?
I have not been able to see where the trail starts and drips from.
I have removed the panel inside the freezer that exposes the fan motor. This is where the water is landing - to the left of the freezer fan.
It has to be either dripping from the ice maker line as it fills or there may be warm air getting in around where that line feeds in through the cabinet wall, but that is a stretch. You will probably need to disassemble until you can see at the very top where the leak is originating.
Okay. Is the chute one piece that goes from the back/outside of the unit to the ice maker or are there any valves/couplings?
Thanks for you help.
There is a fitting that leads through the cabinet wall and then the one that feeds the ice maker. The issue likely lies between those two pieces.
Ok, do u know of a video for this repair. Also do u know of part numbers? Also I noticed that when water runs down to the bottom of the freezer, it comes down during the defrost phase.
Ok, do u know of a video for this repair. Also do u know of part numbers? Also I noticed that when water runs down to the bottom of the freezer, it comes down during the defrost phase.
I know of no video for this repair, sorry. As far as the water, the defrost water should not be above the aluminum evaporator coil, so that is probably the ice built up above from the leak and a secondary symptom of the original problem. Once number 5 in the picture below is removed, you will be able to see the area in question.
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Okay. I think I have narrowed down the problem. Water keeps getting frozen on the tube the sets on top of the chute (feeding into the icemaker). I have tried using a hairdryer to thaw it out and the next day it keeps getting frozen in the same spot. Do you think the tube that comes through the cabinet as well as the chute needs to be replaced?
I thought the temperature might be set too high. I have the temperature for the freezer set right above normal.
Thoughts?
Here are pics of the setup of the tube from the cabinet and the chute.
It keeps getting frozen where the tube touches the chute.
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See if that tube will pull down farther into the chute. How is the water pressure to the water valve on the refrigerator from your home? Low pressure or a leaky valve can cause that, but you replaced the valve.
The water pressure is fairly low to our home especially upstairs. But down stairs it’s okay. (Dont have a way to check it.) We live on top of a hill and most of the houses around us have water pressure boosters. But ours stopped working a year after we moved in and have just dealt with it. I am thinking about connecting a water tube to the existing tube coming from the cabinet so it can be extended further into the chute to get it away from the back of the freezer where the coldest air comes up.
Thoughts?
That will probably help the leaking, but the low pressure may be an issue. The valve needs at least 30 psi to function properly.
[quote=jkbaker1030;836259]The water pressure is fairly low to our home especially upstairs. But down stairs it’s okay. (Dont have a way to check it.) We live on top of a hill and most of the houses around us have water pressure boosters. But ours stopped working a year after we moved in and have just dealt with it. I am thinking about connecting a water tube to the existing tube coming from the cabinet so it can be extended further into the chute to get it away from the back of the freezer where the coldest air comes up.
Thoughts?[/quote]
Any updates on a solution for your issue? I believe our fridge is having an identical issue. I am wondering if this turned out to be water pressure, or if you found another work around. Thanks in advance!