Why does the refrigerator run - the reason and what to do?

Even the most technically advanced household appliances are not insured against breakdowns, because they all need careful and quality care. If water accumulates under the trouble-free refrigerator, before changing the unit or calling a repair team, you need to try to find out why the refrigerator is flowing.

In most cases, you can fix the problem yourself, completely restoring the functions of the device. First of all, it is necessary to pay attention to whether water only accumulates from below or flows along the walls located inside the chambers. Particular attention will have to be given to models presented by the no frost system, even they are subject to this phenomenon.

Before you figure out why the refrigerator is running, you need to make sure that the problem is in the refrigeration unit itself. Often, the real reason lies in leaky pipes, leaking dishwasher or washing machine, just accidentally spilled liquid. To do this, you need to inspect or feel the bottom and walls of the installation. Only when traces of water are detected can one proceed with further work to eliminate the problem.

The refrigerator flows from below: the cause of the phenomenon and the methods of its elimination.

. If the inspection carried out inside the compartment of the refrigerator and freezer compartments did not detect moisture on the walls and the water accumulates only on the floor, one of the following factors may be the cause of the phenomenon:

• Retraction of the drainage drain pipe. Most often this happens after the transportation of the unit or general cleaning, as a result of which the drain pipe has been shifted. It is located behind the refrigerator, so you need to move the device and fix the element so that it is connected to the tank. Sometimes it turns out that such manipulation is not enough to eliminate the problem. This may indicate the appearance of a crack in the hollow part. It is necessary to check whether water runs down over its surface. If necessary, the element will have to be replaced. It is highly discouraged to do this on your own or try to do it with a sealant, it's best to contact the professionals immediately.
• Appearance of a crack in the fluid reservoir or its failure. In this case, the rear wall of the refrigerator at the bottom is usually affected. Water literally drips onto the floor without interruption, the crack can be determined visually. In this case, only the replacement of the tank will help, which must be entrusted to the master. Before the arrival of a specialist, you can temporarily solve the problem by covering the formation with a waterproof sealant. In this form, the device will last several hours and even days.

If the above phenomena are not eliminated in time, nothing will happen with the products inside the cameras, and the unit itself will not suffer much, the cooling system does not practically affect the problem. But this does not mean that the problem should be ignored, increased humidity will negatively affect the state of the surrounding surfaces and quickly lead to the appearance of mold colonies.

What if the water flows on the inside wall of the refrigerator?

If the water not only accumulates under the refrigerator, but is accompanied by the appearance of droplets inside the chambers, flows down the rear wall, the reasons can be as follows:

• Drain hole of the freezer compartment. In addition to the fact that water accumulates in the most inappropriate places, there may be an ice crust on the perimeter of the chamber. Blockage holes may be the result of exposure to very hard water, poor-quality cleaning of the chamber or the accumulation of food particles in the drain( violation of storage conditions of products).After the mechanical cleaning of the drainage hole, the functionality of the camera will quickly recover, and the side effects will go away.

Tip: In this case, do not try to do something yourself. The drain hole for the vast majority of models is inside the case. To get to it you will have to do a lot of manipulation, the violation of the technique of implementation of which can provoke even more serious problems.

• Clogged drainage hole of the refrigerating chamber. In this case, water in the bulk often accumulates inside the chamber, under trays for vegetables. Stoke, clogged with food particles or ice fragments, can be cleaned by yourself. To do this, take a syringe without a needle, fill it with water and rinse the hole under high pressure. If you do not want to use water, you can try to blow out the stock by using a straw for cocktails. Do not pierce the blockage with knitting needles and other sharp objects, this can lead to material damage. To prevent the return of the problem, the flow should be checked regularly and the products moved away from the back wall.

• The habit of not closing the camera door. Most often this is observed in families with children or when replacing a model with a door that closes on its own, a traditional analog. The refrigerator at the same time continues to try to perform its functions and begins to freeze more than usual. As a result, ice forms on the walls, which melts under the action of warm air, begins to flow down the walls and overflow the water tank. Working out the right habit or increasing the density of the door hinges will help to get rid of the problem.
• Reduces the functionality of the rubber seal. The density of the rubber interlayer, between the refrigerator compartment and the environment, is gradually decreasing. From this, even installations with the no frost system are not insured. Warm air penetrates into the chamber, disrupting the flow of technological processes, as a result of which water appears on the floor under the refrigerator and its walls. The problem is solved very simply - a new sealer is bought and installed to replace the old one. This can be done independently, but professionals will do a much better job.
• Breakage of thermostat. In this case, the refrigerator not only flows, it also completely fails. Independently the problem is not solved, but in the repair shop they will quickly find the necessary details and in the shortest time will restore the unit.

If the inspection of the refrigerator does not allow you to clearly determine the cause of the problem, do not arrange a preventive cleaning of drains, change the seal and adjust the hinges. It is better to immediately seek professional advice before the situation becomes critical.

Why does the refrigerator system run no frost and what should I do?

Even refrigerators with the installation of know frost are not insured against breakdowns, in this case it will be associated with a malfunction of the heater of the evaporating element. With this problem, water accumulates directly under the unit, and the walls inside the chambers are covered with a thick layer of ice, which is unacceptable for the no frost system. Sometimes it is on the formation of ice that the owners pay attention first of all, then it becomes possible to prevent the accumulation of moisture under the apparatus.

Regular opening of the door leads to an increase in the temperature in the chamber, so the ice begins to melt faster, actively filling the fluid reservoir. Evaporation does not occur according to plan and the refrigerator no frost starts to flow. Independently do nothing in this case, you can only worsen the situation. It is better to call a repair team, specializing in working with the know-how system, which will quickly restore the functionality of the device.

The water accumulated under the refrigerator should not be frightened. This is just a signal that the product is improperly operated or has received minor damage. After solving the problem, it is necessary to adjust the usual methods of operating the refrigeration system so that the unpleasant phenomenon does not happen again and does not bring new troubles.