Ken October 08, 2019 for Model Number lfx31925SB/00 My LG 3-door fridge drips water during the defrost cycle, out of the refrigerator section. I've removed the back on 3 occasions to melt the ice and clear the drain hole of ice. The third time, I installed a metal bar that gets the heat closer to the drain hole. This was recommended on Youtube. It did not work. Some videos said if this does not work, then purchase a new heating element. Two elements are listed for my fridge, but I cannot tell which element is for the freezer and which is for the fridge. (case part item 408A or 408B). Which part is for the fridge, and is replacing this the best course of action? Why do fridge manufacturers not have heated drain holes? FYI: I've cleaned the door seals and leveled the fridge. The seals look great.
1 Answer Ken, commonly when the defrost drain clogs up it is because of the drain tube 5251JA3003D at the compressor section getting a sticky residue and collecting dust. This causes the bottom of the tubing to get clogged and not let water pass through. The best place to start at this point would be to clean the drain tube ends so that they no longer cause the unit to clog up. Then the evaporator section can be cleared of the ice build-up. Read More...
Chief L May 10, 2017 for Model Number LFX31925sw/oo Freezer evaporator coils frost up continually....I have changed heater sheath , defrost controller, freezer temp sensor and the main control board....still frosts up......new compressor, leak check of sealed system, no leaks. Voltage and continuity, ohm checks of the defrost components checked per repair manual...all checked good.....Any ideas???
1 Answer Chief L, If the coils are icing up completely then this would be some type of defrost issue but with all of the components of the defrost having been replaced, would suggest going back and testing the controller and the heater. You could have received a defective board. Read More...