Refrigerator Drain Hole Blocked [upd] →

Probably not. In 90% of cases, that puddle is caused by a tiny, often overlooked component:

Here is everything you need to know about why it clogs, how to fix it, and how to prevent it from happening again. Every frost-free refrigerator has a defrost cycle. Several times a day, the fridge warms up its cooling coils just enough to melt any frost. That melted water (condensation) has to go somewhere. refrigerator drain hole blocked

You open your fridge to grab a drink and see a small puddle of water on the bottom shelf or glass crisper drawer. Your first thought might be, “Is my fridge dying?” Probably not

Look at the back wall of the fridge, near the center bottom. You will see a small slit or hole (about the size of a pencil eraser). It might be covered in a thin layer of ice or gunk. Several times a day, the fridge warms up