Frigidaire fridge leaking?
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Donna
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This morning I found water leaking around and behind my fridge, which is a basic model with freezer on top. It's all under the bottom produce bins too. And no, I see no tiny hole that I can try to unplug. Back and bottom toe-something are covered up and not easily undone. In old fridges I would have popped that toesomething and emptied the drip tray. I also would have vacuumed the coils on the back but they are inside. What to do? Warranty that i paid extra for kicks in on Sept. 7.
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Is the fridge new? then it should be under manufactuer warranty -
https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/fix-a-leaking-fridge-and-other-common-refrigerator-problems-heres-how/#:~:text=Cause%201%3A%20A%20blocked%20defrost,of%20the%20freezer%20and%20refrigerator.&text=Clean%20the%20valve%20out%20with,soap%2C%20and%20reinstall%20the%20valve.
I would call Frigidaire immediately if you have a warranty. Start the process before the warranty runs out. If they begin it before the end date, you're covered.
Agreed I would call your manufacturer immediately - I've had really good luck with appliance manufacturers in the past, they will probably have a tech out in just a couple of days.
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The coil access should be thru the back. Drain pan access should be thru the front. Toe kick panel should pop off. Check out the owners manual if you have one. You can Google the make and model and get a manual. You can even view troubleshooting videos. Check out https://www.repairclinic.com/. They have repair guides and sell parts. My go to.
Hi! Contact the manufacturer about your problem. It may be a simple fix or something under warranty. Good luck!
If you have a ice machine the tubing gets holes in it easy that would cause the water on the floor
Hi Donna, give Frigidaire a call before the warranty runs out. It's best if they figure out what the problem is.
I purchased a Frigidaire for myself and MIL like you describe. They are the worst brand in my opinion. I'm glad I got the extended warranty because it paid for itself by refunding my purchase price. Since you are just a week out before your warranty starts, I would put a rubber mat on the floor and towel in the bottom. Be vigilant to keep the water cleaned up. I had a fridge that did that and there was nothing that could be done to fix it, it had to be replaced.
Is this a new fridge? If so, I'd contact the store first. Or is this a home warranty that will be starting? Be sure to read every bit of fine print in a home warranty as there's a lot that's not covered. In the meantime, I'd call the manufacturer.
A brand new fridge is covered under the manufactures warranty usually at least a year. I would contact Frigidaire before 9/7. If you purchased in Home Depot or Lowes contact them as well. It sounds like there is a plug, and you just need help locating it.
If new it should be under a warranty-soon, check to see if the overflow tray under the refrig is full and spilling over. If so, empty it out and clean it up. Keep an eye on it. If this keeps up, contact the company, have your make and model numbers handy.
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Donna said that the warranty kicks in only on September 7.
I would look at the ice/water dispenser and see if something is loose.
Here's a post that might help https://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/How-To-Fix-A-Refrigerator/59-2--/Frigidaire-Refrigerator-Leaking-Water
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