Where is the defrost drain in a KitchenAid refrigerator?

These clogs usually cause leaks on the floor or under the refrigerator’s produce or deli drawers. This is because the KitchenAid refrigerator defrost drain location is usually behind the refrigerator’s rear wall, near the drawers.

Where is the defrost drain on a bottom freezer?

On most refrigerators the defrost drain tube and drain hole is located inside the freezer at the bottom back. Look in the freezer near the bottom and locate the drain tube and the drain hole. There may be a panel made from plastic that covers the drain tube and hole.

How do you force defrost KitchenAid bottom freezer?

Hold the refrigerator door light switch closed in order to enter the Forced Defrost Mode. Press the refrigerator temperature down 3 times in a row.

Why is water pooling in the bottom of my freezer?

Water will puddle at the bottom of the freezer when ice and frost melts inside the freezer. A sheet of ice at the bottom of the freezer will form when power is restored and the puddle freezes. Defrost the freezer to get rid of the sheet of ice in the bottom of the freezer.

Why does the drain hole in my fridge keep freezing?

The Problem: Refrigerators with defrosting coils, melt out the ice built up in the freezer by heating up and allowing the water to drip into the defrost drain. When the water arrives at the tip of the drain, it is close to freezing temperature and the drain typically freezes shut.

How often does Kitchenaid freezer defrost?

The refrigerator does have a defrost timer that causes the unit to go into a defrost cycle every 10 hours of cumulative compressor run time. The defrost cycle will normally take about 30 minutes.

What causes freezer drain to freeze up?

How do you unclog a KitchenAid refrigerator defrost drain?

To unclog the defrost drain in a KitchenAid refrigerator, mix a little warm water with vinegar and pour it down the drain hole. This removes ice or debris from the drain hole. Pour the water until it is clear and runs free.

Why is my KitchenAid refrigerator leaking water during defrost?

If your KitchenAid refrigerator is leaking water during the defrost cycle, check the following: 1. Defrost Drain If the defrost drain is frozen or clogged with dirt, it will stop water from melted ice from leaving. Instead, the water will back up into the pan and overflow, leaking out from under the refrigerator.

Why is there water in the bottom of my freezer?

The defrost drain might be clogged or frozen. If the defrost drain is frozen, the water will overflow the drain trough and drip down to the bottom of the compartment. If the defrost drain is frozen, thaw it out and ensure that the drain is clear of debris.

Why does my Refrigerator defrost drain keep freezing up?

Some refrigerators are equipped with drain heaters. Drain heaters prevent the water in the drain pan from re-freezing and clogging the defrost drain. If your drain heater is defective or is not in the proper position, the defrost drain might freeze over. Some defrost drains are outfitted with a drain strap.