Water drops in fridge

masterboy123

I have Whirlpool fridge and noticed there are always some water drops on the inner posterior wall of fridge.
There is also about 50 ml of water every 2 weeks at the bottom of inner floor (under the vegetable tray).

What could be the problem? I moved to this house recently and don't know if this issue is a new or an old issue.

Prenderb

The condensation is normal, specially this time of year. But check for a drain hole at the back of the fridge and see if it might be blocked? Usually it's down at the level of the bottom shelf.

The condensation should run down the back wall of the fridge into the drain - if the drain is blocked it might explain the few drops on the bottom of the fridge.

I'd check that first.

Hoagy

That is usually condensation from a leaking door seal.

It might need a new seal, or you could try washing it .with warm water.

Also check the fridge is level and that the door is closing properly, specially at the bottom.

masterboy123

I checked drainage hole area. There is a red thin plastic rod inserted in it... It appears to be for cleaning this hole. Does this rod has to be left in the drainage hole area?

kirving

masterboy123 wrote: »

I checked drainage hole area. There is a red thin plastic rod inserted in it... It appears to be for cleaning this hole. Does this rod has to be left in the drainage hole area?

I would think that it should be removed. From the drain hole, the water will the drip onto a tray inside the fridge casing and evaporate.

masterboy123

Hi,
it appears the water drainage hole is blocked. Is it possible to clear out? anything on the back side of the fridge?

M.T.D

Tube usually drips any water on to a tray on top of the compressor. Compressor gets warm/hot so water evaporates away. I usually leave the stick in the hole as it is a smaller diameter and is handy to keep the tube clear. If it is blocked it is normally only a bit of semi-solidified goo (algea). Use an empty squeezy bottle and blow a bit of air down the tube or drag the fridge away from the wall and massage the tube to clear it.

masterboy123

I will try the empty bottle manoeuvre and see if it helps.

M.T.D wrote: »

Tube usually drips any water on to a tray on top of the compressor. Compressor gets warm/hot so water evaporates away. I usually leave the stick in the hole as it is a smaller diameter and is handy to keep the tube clear. If it is blocked it is normally only a bit of semi-solidified goo (algea). Use an empty squeezy bottle and blow a bit of air down the tube or drag the fridge away from the wall and massage the tube to clear it.

masterboy123

Cleaned the possible algae. It was brownish material.
Any idea what's this orange switch for (pic attached)? When i press it nothing happens. Maybe it's the cause of all the water inside the fridge?

ballystephen

Check out Marketplace on youtube . They have a show with some repairmen with experience explaining how crap everything is nowadays with built in obsolecense.
Quite depressing as I have a whirlpool fridge myself and need to spend e170 for a part that will only last 5 years and i have to fit it myself to keep costs down! They normally go soon after your warranty expires

masterboy123

I have cleaned the drainage pipe yesterday but again water has started building up again today. looks like block is somewhere down.

I have turned off the "orange switch" and see if it makes any difference.

ballystephen wrote: »

Check out Marketplace on youtube . They have a show with some repairmen with experience explaining how crap everything is nowadays with built in obsolecense.
Quite depressing as I have a whirlpool fridge myself and need to spend e170 for a part that will only last 5 years and i have to fit it myself to keep costs down! They normally go soon after your warranty expires

colm_mcm

The orange switch could be a fast-freeze button?

masterboy123

I think you're right. It has been ON since we moved to this house. I have turned it off now.

colm_mcm wrote: »

The orange switch could be a fast-freeze button?