Defrost drain
Clogs send water into the fresh food section and onto the floor.
Frigidaire refrigerators are everywhere: kitchens, garages, basements and rental homes across the Eastside. Many leaks start small, from a clogged defrost drain or an aging ice maker line, and soak the floor slowly for weeks. When you finally notice soft flooring, a stain or a musty smell, our emergency Frigidaire leak cleanup crews answer 24 hours a day and arrive the same day across Kirkland, WA.
Independent restoration company. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or an authorized service provider for Frigidaire or Electrolux. We clean up water damage; we do not repair refrigerators.
Refrigerators melt frost several times a day. That water should run through a small defrost drain to a pan under the fridge, where it evaporates. If the drain clogs with food bits or ice, the water backs up inside and collects under the crispers, then drips out the front or bottom. A technician can clear it. If water reached your floor, our appliance leak team dries it out.
Clogs send water into the fresh food section and onto the floor.
A cracked or shifted pan under the fridge lets water spill out.
Plastic water lines crack or slip off behind the fridge.
The valve at the back can leak where the line connects.
Filters that are not seated or are old can drip.
Leaky seals let in warm air, creating extra frost and water.
Many Kirkland homes have a second Frigidaire in the garage or basement. They often leak unnoticed.
| Where the fridge is | Why leaks go unnoticed | What it damages |
|---|---|---|
| Garage | Few people look behind it | Drywall at the base of the house wall |
| Basement | Leaks soak into carpet | Carpet pad and subfloor |
| Rental or ADU | Tenants may not report drips | Flooring and cabinets |
| Wet bar | Hidden in cabinetry | Cabinet bases and nearby floors |
Old fridge? Second fridges are often older units with original plastic water lines. Swapping to braided steel is cheap insurance.
Slow fridge leaks are tricky because the water has had time to spread. We start by finding how far it went.
Moisture meters and thermal imaging check the floor, subfloor, nearby cabinets and the wall behind the fridge.
Vinyl, laminate and hardwood each dry differently. We lift a few planks if water is trapped below, and use structural drying equipment.
Water that sat for weeks may have started mold under the fridge or in cabinets. Our mold inspection confirms it, and we treat it if needed.
Damaged flooring, baseboards or cabinet bases are restored once everything is dry.
Defrost drain, line, valve or pan.
Readings on floor, subfloor, cabinets and walls.
Water removed; planks lifted if water is trapped.
Equipment runs with daily readings.
Inspect and treat if growth started.
Flooring, baseboards and cabinets repaired.
Keep the defrost drain clear; a tech can flush it with warm water.
Make sure the fridge is slightly tilted back so doors close and water drains.
Swap plastic ice maker lines for braided steel.
Replace the water filter on schedule.
Check behind second fridges every few months.
Put a leak sensor beside garage and basement fridges.
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The most common cause is a clogged defrost drain. Melted frost backs up and collects under the crisper drawers instead of draining to the pan.
Common causes include a cracked drain pan, a loose or cracked ice maker line, a leaking water inlet valve, or overflow from a clogged defrost drain.
Yes. Second fridges in garages and basements often leak slowly and go unnoticed, damaging drywall, carpet and subfloor.
Frigidaire is owned by Electrolux. Some older Kenmore appliances were also built by Electrolux.
Sudden leaks are often covered. Damage from a slow leak over a long time may be excluded. We document what we find for your claim.
No. We handle water damage only. An appliance technician repairs the fridge.
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