How to Fix a Leaking Fridge
How to Fix a Leaking Fridge
You don’t always have to worry about rushing off to your local plumbers to help fix a leaking fridge. Refrigerator repairs do not have to be the end of the world because refrigerators go on the fritz from time to time just like anything else you may have, but before you consider calling in a professional to fix your leaking fridge, let’s take a look at what you can do to fix the problem yourself.
What do you need before getting started?
Before you attempt any fridge repairs on your own you will want to make sure you have the following items available with you.
- Soap
- Water
- Rags
- Wrench
- Screwdrivers
After you have your materials ready, it’s time to take a look on what could be causing your leaking problem.
How to review your fridge for common leaks
Take a look thoroughly at the fridge on the outside and inside. Try to pinpoint the exact location of the leak and see if you can find the source of the problem. In the majority of cases you will probably have to move your fridge away from the wall. Next take a look at the seal around the door. Check to make sure that no parts of the seal are falling off or breaking apart. It’s important for energy saving and also to keep your food items at the right temperature for the seal to be nice and secure. This could very well be the source of your leaking problem. If you haven’t found an issue with the seal double check the fridge from behind. There is usually a dripping pan at the bottom of the fridge. Take it apart using your screwdrivers, and clean it up and pour in clean water. You may then notice a leak coming from the pan. If this is the case all you have to do is replace the drip pan.
Another common place a fridge can leak is in those with ice makers. You will want to inspect the hoses that attach to the ice maker. This is the tube that runs from the wall of the fridge to the thicker tube in the back. Make sure everything is fitting securely, if anything appears to be loose, tighten them up with a screwdriver or wrench.
In the cases of fridge repairs where you cannot locate an exact location of the problem, or ones that seem to difficult to fix on your own, you will want to contact a professional to get the job done immediately. It is important to handle fridge repairs and leaks very seriously. Because if left untreated a simple refrigerator repairs can become a huge issue, that may cause you to have to replace the entire fridge in the end. Save yourself time and hassle now by getting the problems handled as quickly as you can.
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