Carl C. for Model Number WCF20/E B1 I have a Crosley brand upright freezer, and the drain freezes up on it. Every 2-3 months, I have to manually thaw out the coils inside the freezer. It seems that the drain freezes up, and then water collects in the bottom, and it freezes. When I thaw it out, the drain hose is clear. What is causing it to freeze up?
Answer Hello Carl, The drain opening in the bottom of the unit is squared off from the manufacturer. This was identified as the cause of the drain freezing. The fix is to use silicone sealant to make this opening "funnel shaped" so water cannot collect and freeze in the flat area of the opening. When you do this it is imperative that you do not get any silicone in the opening but only around the edges of the opening. One tip: When spreading the silicone around the opening, spit on your finger before touching the silicone so you can shape it into the funnel shape. This will make the silicone form better and prevent the silicone from sticking to your fingers. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Tuesday, June 24, 2014