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Refrigerator Leaking Water — Causes and What to Do
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Faults9 min16 July 2026

Refrigerator Leaking Water — Causes and What to Do

Puddle under the fridge, water in vegetable drawers, drips from the door — refrigerator leaking damages floors and food. In No Frost models a clogged defrost drain is most common; in drip models — evaporator and door seal.

Refrigerator repairfrom 200,000 UZS, visit usually within 1 hour, 8:00–22:00. Free diagnostics with repair. +998 99 411 47 57, **@Aleks_Pro_servis**.

Summary

The essentials in a minute

No Frost — usually clogged defrost tube or failed heater
Water at the bottom — check door seal and overloading
AlexProService fridge repair — from 200,000 UZS, ~1 hour visit

In detail

01

Where the water comes from

Moisture condenses on cold surfaces while running. In No Frost, ice on the evaporator melts on cycle — water should drain through the defrost tube to the compressor pan.

A clogged tube sends water into the compartment and onto the floor. Drip models drain down the rear wall; damage or overload causes leaks.

A worn door gasket lets warm air in — more condensation inside and out.

02

Cause 1: No Frost drain clog

The most common leak in modern fridges. The tube from evaporator to pan blocks with mold, food debris or ice after bad defrost.

Signs: water in lower drawers, ice on freezer rear wall, drips when opening.

We clear the drain and test the defrost heater. From 200,000 UZS. Heater replacement from ~200,000 UZS.

03

Cause 2: faulty defrost system

If the defrost heater or timer fails, the evaporator ices up thick. On melt, water overflows.

Manual defrost helps temporarily — ice returns in days without repair.

On-site multimeter diagnostics. Part of refrigerator repair — price before work starts.

04

Cause 3: gasket and overloading

A weak gasket lets warm air in — condensation drips. Paper test: if paper pulls out easily, the seal is bad.

Overfilled shelves prevent the door closing fully.

Gasket replacement from ~200,000–250,000 UZS depending on Samsung, LG, Bosch, Indesit, Beko, Haier, Artel model.

05

What to do before the technician arrives

  • Unplug if water reaches wiring or outlet.
  • Remove food, wipe water, place a container.
  • Don't chip ice with a knife on the rear wall — you can pierce the evaporator.
  • Check rear ventilation grille isn't blocked.

Describe model and where water appears. +998 99 411 47 57, **Telegram**.

06

AlexProService leak repair

Tashkent visit — usually within an hour, 8:00–22:00. We inspect drain, defrost, gasket, compressor pan.

Flush, heater, gasket or sensor replacement as needed. Free diagnostics with repair. Warranty.

Refrigerator repair in Tashkentfrom 200,000 UZS.

Takeaway

Conclusion

If your refrigerator is leaking, don't ignore it — moisture and mold ruin food and floors. AlexProService fixes leaks from 200,000 UZS, arrives in ~1 hour. +998 99 411 47 57 or **@Aleks_Pro_servis**. Refrigerator repair.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01Water only in the vegetable drawer?+

Often a No Frost drain clog — water pools in the lower fridge section. Drain flush and defrost check needed.

02Will defrosting stop the leak?+

Temporarily. A bad defrost heater brings ice and water back within days.

03Drain cleaning cost?+

From about 200,000 UZS. Heater or gasket costs more — exact quote after inspection.

04Why only in summer?+

More condensation in heat with a weak gasket or frequent door opening. Defrost load also increases.

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