Whirlpool Wet Bottom

[akf]

I have an integrated Whirlpool Fridge Freezer which is around 9 years old (it was in the kitchen when I bought the house so I can’t be sure). Every couple of weeks I find that the fridge has a pool of water in the bottom.

I haven’t noticed that food is spoiling and everything seems to be remaining cold in the fridge. I thought it might be something to do with the temperature dial which could be knocked quite easily. However, I taped this up so it couldn’t be moved accidentally and I still have the same problem.

Any thoughts? ❓

[gegsy]

Re: Whirlpool Wet Bottom

Hi
I would be checking that the drain hole at the bottom rear of the fridge interior wall isnt blocked 😉

Greg

[akf]

Re: Whirlpool Wet Bottom

Apologies for the delay in saying thanks – I’ve been offline for a few days. Thank you very much!

I just went off and had (very gentle) probe with a bit of kitchen roll and a cocktail stick and it looks like that could indeed have been the problem. Water above the drainage hole drained immediately and it looks like there was some murky gunk down there. Would that be enough, do you think or is there a means of giving it a better clean out?

Once again, money saved by a quick post here. Like several others I keep enthusiastically recommending this site over on the moneysavingexpert forums. Wouldn’t consider buying a new appliance or getting someone in without getting advice here first!

But aren’t you guys in the trade doing yourselves out of business by being so very helpful?

[helo_75]

thing is, by reading these forums, people arent always able to afford an engineer, the site is here for many reasons.. theres a trade section for all us engineers to help each other out, and offer advice.. its a hard world out there, but, as we’ve repetedly seen, and found, ther will be a percentage of work generated from these forums.. not everything can be cured by simple advice…

i keep saying it, but its a testament to the creators and moderators of this site that the site continues to grow in stature, and its a site im proud to be a part of, as im sure other traders and engineers alike will agree

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neway, its good to know your problem was sorted, and the word has been spreading.. im sure you know where we are if u need any more help

[nomadPaul]

Re: Whirlpool Wet Bottom

akf wrote:Apologies for the delay in saying thanks – I’ve been offline for a few days. Thank you very much!

I just went off and had (very gentle) probe with a bit of kitchen roll and a cocktail stick and it looks like that could indeed have been the problem. Water above the drainage hole drained immediately and it looks like there was some murky gunk down there. Would that be enough, do you think or is there a means of giving it a better clean out?

You could use a cotton bud dipped in a bit of diluted bleach – The ‘gunk’ was probably a little bit of bacteria build-up. If the drain hole is deep , a cosmetic cotton bud , which i believe are longer , may be of use .

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