LG Fridge Water Leaking in Broadbeach
ISB Electrical attended an LG refrigerator repair job in Broadbeach where the customer reported water pooling underneath the vegetable drawers inside the fresh food compartment.
The refrigerator was still cooling, but water kept returning after the customer cleaned it. This type of LG fridge leak is commonly caused by a blocked defrost drain rather than a plumbing leak.
Customer Complaint
The customer noticed water collecting at the bottom of the fridge, especially underneath the crisper drawers. Sometimes the water also ran onto the lower shelves.
Diagnosis
We removed the internal rear cover and inspected the evaporator area, drain channel, drain tube and defrost water path.
The drain channel was restricted with ice and debris, preventing water from flowing normally to the evaporation tray near the compressor.
Fault Found
The LG refrigerator defrost drain was blocked. During automatic defrost cycles, water could not drain away correctly and overflowed back into the fresh food compartment.
Repair Carried Out
The drain was cleared, ice build-up was removed, and the complete drainage path was tested. The fridge was then checked to confirm defrost water could flow correctly to the drain tray.
Common Causes of LG Fridge Water Leaks
- Blocked defrost drain
- Frozen drain tube
- Ice build-up around drain channel
- Food debris blocking drain hole
- Defrost system problems
- Damaged or restricted drain tube
- Water overflowing under vegetable drawers
Why This Fault Should Be Repaired
If the drain remains blocked, water can continue collecting inside the fridge. Over time this may cause odours, ice build-up, poor airflow and possible damage to internal components.
If your LG fridge is leaking water in Broadbeach or nearby Gold Coast suburbs, ISB Electrical can diagnose and repair the problem quickly.
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