Joseph for Model Number et1chmxkbo3 My whirlpool refrigerator periodically has water leaking inside from the defrost openings. Also, the freezer has some ice forming on the plastic bottom liner. What would cause this? Is this a bad defrost bimetal? No frost on the evaporator and drain line is clear.
Answer Joseph, The defrost bimetal is a possibility, but not likely, based on your post description. You most likely have a clogged or frozen defrost drain trough or drain tube. The defrost water doesn' t drain, accumulates in the trough, and overflows out the evaporator cover. You'll need to access the defrost trough in the freezer, and remove the ait tunnel cover at the back of the refrigerator ceiling. use a turkey baster, hot water and a flexible line (trombone cleaner, large-diameter trim line from a weed eater, and clear and flush the drain tube, then install the 819043 D/F Drain Heat Probe and check both doors for proper closure and seal. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, October 23, 2019