Excellent instructions, clear and easy. After defrosting the fridge overnight (lotsa camping coolers in THIS family), it took me about 20 minutes to switch out the parts. Videos like this give us as consumers a definite edge in repairs.
Thanks for the video! Did as you said and didn't really find a clogged drain but a huge chunk of ice covering some copper line and electrical part. All cleaned now. My leak came when we ran the dispenser. Maybe drain had slight clog but I was able to clean it all. Thanks again
Lol. I've had this problem for about a year and I blamed my ice maker! Disconnected it, problem still there! Then I checked this wonderful thing called Google and U-tube. Found the problem right away. What really bugs me is that Whirlpool will NOT cover this replacement part for their fucked up design. Fridges are basically the same design, but I`m not buying anything with name whirlpool on it anymore. Order came up to $52.00 which includes everything. I don`t think that would've broke whirlpool! But they just lost this customer!!! Thanks for your help C.L.S Allinone:-))
Is it necessary to replace that little black nipple thing at all? I can't thank you enough for posting this. If I didn't see this vid, I would have thought I would have to hire a repair guy. Wait half a year playing phone tag, making appointments and not having them show up and then IF they show up, being absolutely gouged for repair labor/travel time/parts etc. (Not that I would want to deny anyone a living but, I have been "taken over the hurdles" too many times) THANKS.
Thanks CLS Allinone for this video, its saves our couple of hundreds dollars. Very easy to do after you instructions. We only clean the filter from the back and we didn't opened the fridge from front as its our is more complicated and also we have a extra deep freezer. We stopped the fridge for 6 hours and all the water drained automatically from the front. Thanks again.
Just know that if the drip rubber valve isn't clogged up it is something else causing your issue and a lot of times in 2 to 3 weeks its back been through it, some of the other issues are the condenser fan right above the coil that you use the hot water to unfreeze also seen a lower freezer door that looked like it was sealing and was not causing this issue as well as a ice dispensor seal on bottom of ice maker where the ice comes out not closing or broken and also of course this problem.
We've had water leaking out onto the floor for a year. You showed us exactly how to fix it. I have liked and subscribed. Is there any other way I can reward you?
That is not the proper fix, that's a temp fix. That duck bill you cleaned is gummy due to the heat from the compressor and should have been discarded and that whole drainline replaced with a p-trap.
Also, there’s a class action law suit for this problem going on now via Whirlpool only , go to Freezersettlement.com to fill out claim form. 1. Reimbursements for all money paid for repairs 2. Call whirlpool and they will send repair guy with fix kit that replaces the grommet for no charge. Gotta get it done ASAP, Jan 2020 in the date to put claim in so n/c fix it reimbursements. Hopefully you got a postcard, but I’m sure many will lose out on claims for many reasons. Sadly the lawyer group will get a huge pay day they are asking for $1.8,395 million, wow! That does not include Whirlpools n/c repairs, that cash money settlement, I’m sure at the most claims will kit equal the settlement they may get. Bet lawyers come out with at lest $1 million maybe more. So unfair as everything in life right! FYI! I hear ya frustrations with this, I think my floor is damaged from continuous leaks, water you can’t see under fridge, see a buckle of the wood. Freaking idiots who made this grommet design
Great instructional video! Wouldn't using a hair dryer expedite the melting of the ice in the coil area of the cabinet? Couldn't you use a small shop vac to remove the water from the collection pan in back? If the nipple clogs and causes this problem, couldn't you expand the orifice so that it is less likely to trap debris? I just got one of these refrigerators and I have been reading all the complaints about the ice build up and water leaking problems. I am trying to figure out how to prevent this before I have an issue. Thanks for taking the time to make such a helpful and detailed video.
I'd love to know what kind of P trap you used. I like once and for all solutions. The other question I have is do you really need that stupid grommet? or can you make the open bigger? I know it could potentially cause the drain pan to fill up quicker and leak on the floor. I'm just looking for a solution to this poor design problem.
The best video ever! Easy to understand! And I think this video applies to all of those modern refrigerators. I have Frigidaire professional, and this worked!!
Best video for fixing a leaking Maytag etc refrigerator. A few things I would add, I had three things that I had to fix before I corrected the problem. 1. Check and make sure the drip/evaporator pan in the back of the refrigerator is not cracked (mine was) Part number is stamped on the bottom and is easy to order on line. 2. The little black rubber nozzle leading to the drip pan was clogged. The only way I could clean it was with some "goo gone". Soap and water wouldn't touch it. 3. I had build up of ice inside the refrigerator. Make sure all the ice is all gone, especially the drain hole. I finally cleaned mine with hot water until it flowed freely into the drip pan.
This video is perfect... My maytag has the W in the model # but almost exactly the same. I am "great figure of a man" ..... At least for today... THANK YOU.
Outstanding instructional video. I was about to call a repairman until I came across your video. Simple and thorough. I saw another video where the guy cut a slit in the nipple, I did that hope it helps. I also used my Shark steamer attachment and it took about 10 minutes to clear the hole. After that the water flowed straight through. Thanks again.
Thanks! Second time in 5 years I have had ice build-up. So bad it got into freezer light switch and froze it to OFF position. This video also works for Ikea fridges (of 2011 era and others) as they are Whirlpool. Ice maker and drawer arrangements are a bit different. Took the opportunity to get rid of that ice maker as we don't have water line. Suppose I should get P trap to replace the rubber grommet next time it happens. Used a hair dryer to melt ice, and shop vac to suck up drain reservoir water.
Thanks for the clear instructions - one question though. Can I just skip the manual defrosting - seems like a lot of work to take apart the trays and back panel etc. I was thinking to unplug the fridge and let it naturally defrost then once that is done, clean/replace the grommet - is there any downside to this approach?
This was GREAT! We bought ours in 2011, had it repaired under warranty where they tech did a "hack" and cut open the nipple a little. Today 9 years later, the problem recurred. ONLY to find out there was a class action suit about this manufacturers defect for $21 million. EXCEPT it was only if you had bought the unit within the previous 5 years!
Great video. I have a Maytag version with different top basket mounts that caused some delay in re-fitting. That crazy "grommet" RtoR ( round to rectangle ) caused all the problems! I changed it slightly so it cannot plug up again. Believe it or not, we just experienced this leakage the day after our new tile floor was laid!!! Good video, saved me a service call.Steve.
Someone asked how can it be prevented in the future. I am arguing with Whirlpool right now on the phone. It was a poor design and they changed the nipple and shute to a drain tube kit. [which you have to purchase and replace] That is ridiculous. It was their poor design, why shouldn't it be a recall repair. I am going to get a lawyer involved if they don't resolve this. I already paid for a tech. to fix it once and it is doing it again. My hardwood floor is destroyed!
+73mckey Did you use a hair dryer only, or hot water + dryer? I wonder if I can unplug my fridge and hold a hair dryer there for 40+ mins without taking it all apart...?
I have the same refrigerator with the same problem thank you very much for showing this in RUclips for the rest of us that don’t know it had a drain hole in there
Just replaced this part today. It's a straight forward fix. I defrosted the fridge over night, instead of taking apart taking apart the lower freezer components and then using a hair dryer, chipping away the ice, etc. as shown here. The instructions in this video are good. I purchased the new design P-trap/Drain pipe. Only issue I found with the replacement parts is that the white plastic o-ring that needs to be installed over the drain tube that exits the freezer makes for a very tight fit installing the new drain pipe. I used a small utility blade to shave off some of the plastic from the inlet hole of the drain pipe, then applied a very small amount of plumbers grease to help make it easier to slip it over the white plastic o-ring. Worked like a charm. As shown here, the real issue is with the original rubber grommet that was used in production for these fridges. They get all gummed up over time and won't allow the condensate to drain into the drain pipe and down to the pan in the base of the fridge. Very poor design. The new drain pipe should definitely eliminate ever needing to do this again.
Just did it just under 2 hours from the time I started to empty freezer to putting everything back in. Was so simple with this video. Not sure exactly how much money I saved but sure it was 2 to 3 hundred bucks. Thanks
Better than the instructions from the manufacturer I tried to follow a few months ago.. without success. Your instructions were very clear and finally fixed the issue I've been mitigating for the last year. Nice job!
EVERYBODY THAT HAS THIS TYPE OF REFRIGERATOR AND YOU HAVE THIS PROBLEM JUST DISCARD THAT "NIPPLE" It something that was a installed for obsolescence so you have to call service person. These jerkoff manufacturer's should be shot in the head! I have a Whirlpool refrigerator that's less than 5 years old and my coils kept freezing up! I had to replace the thermostat and the timer. I remember when refrigerators used to last 25 years or more. Nothing but Chinese junk anymore
What’s the easiest way to rid of the ice build up at the bottom. I r got easily 3-6inches or more of thick ice, I threw away the stupid gromit and got rid of ice in drainer, but bc there’s so much ice it’s stopped filling with NEW water but have so much ice buildup. Thinking my only option is take out food and defrost. Lots of food waste, but Owell. Any quicker fix option would be great! ??? Stupid nipple grommets! Worst design ever. I tried clean it out, it’s going to re freeze and problem will come back until you either buy the new kit for full replacement of the grommet design, I said forget it after the 6th time and threw it out.
Nice!!! *Would this also lead to the freezer not getting cold enough to freeze [just staying around fridge temps]?* Thanks for this video, it's definitely part of the solution I need!
You hit the nail on the head on this one. There was lint in the nipple which blocked the water, so it froze up and blocked the drainage hole causing water to settle on the bottom of the freezer, and when that froze it leaked out. Thank you for the video!
There is a new permanent fix for this problem that involves removing the duck bill grommet and replacing it with a P trap assembly. The parts and labor are free from Whirlpool if your freezer is less than 2 years old. If it's older than 2 years the part is free. I just got mine last week and fixed it today. Go to whirlpool.com.
What's the purpose of the rubber grommet? I have a kitchen aid fridge and have already made this repair twice. Got a year this time but stepped in a puddle last night. Just wondering the purpose since it gets clogged often? Can you just bypass it?
Everything worked great - removed the tube in the rear of the frig and cleared the plugged area but after defrosting and clearing the ice build up around the inside drain, it still will not drain - thought there was more ice build up in tube but been defrosting for a few hours Any suggestions ?
These instructions with some minor adjustments (same refrigerator--different drawer set-up) worked perfectly for us. Excellent, complete, not-too-intimidating video instructions.
Just made the fix on a whirlpool 4 door refrigerator, thanks for the video. I used the P trap they sent me but would not pay for labor...shame on you whirlpool you should take care of this pain in the ass fix on a $2000 unit you made the design flaw on. Oh well i have already purchased my next appliances and they are not whirlpool...... THANK YOU.... LG
I have the same whirlpool refrigerator issue, where ice builds on the bottom every 2 months. So far replaced the freezer gaskets and clean the black nipple at the back, cleaned the drainage too, but I think I didn't remove much of the ice. Well next time I will do a better job. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for uploading the video. I have the same ice built up underneath the freezer section. Mine is an LG, but I guess they all work about same. I was really baffled by why the ice was building up, now I know why, and how to fix it.
Thank you SO much. I have a Frigidaire (same company, right?) which was leaking all over the floor. The local appliance guy wanted $90 just to walk through my front door. You saved me a lot of money. It was easy following your instructions. Thanks again!!
I just had this issue. About once a week, I'd have to clean the sheet of ice out of the bottom of the freezer or it would leak. Then I started having an issue with the freezer frosting up. I was scared it would completely ruin my hardwood floors so I broke down & had a Whirlpool tech come out. Whirlpool covered the parts since this is a known issue and he charged $129 for labor. It took him about 30 minutes.
This is a common problem on Whirlpool refrigerators. My drain line froze up and I used a hair dryer, hot water, and compressed air to clear the drain. I never had another problem with the drain. One of my relatives junked his Whirlpool refrigerator for this problem. He refused to have a repair guy come out to his house and fix it for him.
Thank you so much! I have a Kitchenaid fridge with the same problem. I followed your instructions and it saved me a new fridge. One thing I did a little different to speed things up is use a hair dryer on the frozen areas. Thanks again.
Question. I’m having this exact issue but with the top part of the unit, so I’ve is collecting on the bottom of the fridge section. Would I check the same thing in the back and where?
Hi, my problem is the water leaking in the ice maker in the top compartment. When I tried to pull out the drawer, I found water froze under the drawer and made the drawer stuck.
OMG! I can't believe what has to be done to fix this problem. Wish I had known before we bought this fridge. Icemaker has been a problem too. I get chunks of ice mixed in with the cubes as if its leaking water in the tray!!! Thanks for the video on how to fix it!!
This is an excellent video. I have watched 5 different ones on the same subject and this is the only one that actually shows the critical part to remove. Thanks!
Worked like a charm! I ended up using a hair dryer because we had a huge build-up of ice. And then I had to pour hot water down the drain hole to clear the ice plug. Thanks for the instruction!
Took about an hour to get the drain to clear. Used the turkey baster and warm water as suggested. I am ordering the p-trap kit because the small rubber nipple has degraded and feels sticky. Thanks for the video and tips.
I would like to say that I followed your video, and you were correct only mine is a Maytag and it has draws in the bottom . Got them out of the way and everything went good. Thanks for the info.
Is that rubber nipple even needed, I need to take mine apart same issue, Thx. Once a month I have been taking the big sheet of ice out of the bottom, when I see a little water on the floor.
Excellent instructions, clear and easy. After defrosting the fridge overnight (lotsa camping coolers in THIS family), it took me about 20 minutes to switch out the parts. Videos like this give us as consumers a definite edge in repairs.
Brian Vermeulen Thank you and thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video! Did as you said and didn't really find a clogged drain but a huge chunk of ice covering some copper line and electrical part. All cleaned now. My leak came when we ran the dispenser. Maybe drain had slight clog but I was able to clean it all. Thanks again
your welcome. glad I could help
Lol. I've had this problem for about a year and I blamed my ice maker! Disconnected it, problem still there! Then I checked this wonderful thing called Google and U-tube. Found the problem right away. What really bugs me is that Whirlpool will NOT cover this replacement part for their fucked up design. Fridges are basically the same design, but I`m not buying anything with name whirlpool on it anymore. Order came up to $52.00 which includes everything. I don`t think that would've broke whirlpool! But they just lost this customer!!! Thanks for your help C.L.S Allinone:-))
Makes you wonder why there isn't as hose to drip-pan rather than drip-in-hole, to help prevent clogging.
Probably the most useful video I've ever watched on youtube...
😂😂Yes
Yeah, well done.
Is it necessary to replace that little black nipple thing at all? I can't thank you enough for posting this. If I didn't see this vid, I would have thought I would have to hire a repair guy. Wait half a year playing phone tag, making appointments and not having them show up and then IF they show up, being absolutely gouged for repair labor/travel time/parts etc. (Not that I would want to deny anyone a living but, I have been "taken over the hurdles" too many times) THANKS.
Not necessary but you want to keep an eye on fridge check for ice build up once and a while and if you see ice that means nipple needs cleaned again.
Thanks CLS Allinone for this video, its saves our couple of hundreds dollars. Very easy to do after you instructions.
We only clean the filter from the back and we didn't opened the fridge from front as its our is more complicated and also we have a extra deep freezer. We stopped the fridge for 6 hours and all the water drained automatically from the front. Thanks again.
Just know that if the drip rubber valve isn't clogged up it is something else causing your issue and a lot of times in 2 to 3 weeks its back been through it, some of the other issues are the condenser fan right above the coil that you use the hot water to unfreeze also seen a lower freezer door that looked like it was sealing and was not causing this issue as well as a ice dispensor seal on bottom of ice maker where the ice comes out not closing or broken and also of course this problem.
We've had water leaking out onto the floor for a year. You showed us exactly how to fix it. I have liked and subscribed. Is there any other way I can reward you?
That is not the proper fix, that's a temp fix. That duck bill you cleaned is gummy due to the heat from the compressor and should have been discarded and that whole drainline replaced with a p-trap.
Also, there’s a class action law suit for this problem going on now via Whirlpool only , go to Freezersettlement.com to fill out claim form. 1. Reimbursements for all money paid for repairs 2. Call whirlpool and they will send repair guy with fix kit that replaces the grommet for no charge. Gotta get it done ASAP, Jan 2020 in the date to put claim in so n/c fix it reimbursements. Hopefully you got a postcard, but I’m sure many will lose out on claims for many reasons. Sadly the lawyer group will get a huge pay day they are asking for $1.8,395 million, wow! That does not include Whirlpools n/c repairs, that cash money settlement, I’m sure at the most claims will kit equal the settlement they may get. Bet lawyers come out with at lest $1 million maybe more. So unfair as everything in life right! FYI! I hear ya frustrations with this, I think my floor is damaged from continuous leaks, water you can’t see under fridge, see a buckle of the wood. Freaking idiots who made this grommet design
There’s too many people searching up this fucked up refrigerator
Awesome instructions!! Took me overall @ 5 hrs to do everything. But i must say you just saved my couple of hundred bucks! Kudos!!
Viraj Deshpande awesome . glad video helped.
Great instructional video! Wouldn't using a hair dryer expedite the melting of the ice in the coil area of the cabinet? Couldn't you use a small shop vac to remove the water from the collection pan in back? If the nipple clogs and causes this problem, couldn't you expand the orifice so that it is less likely to trap debris? I just got one of these refrigerators and I have been reading all the complaints about the ice build up and water leaking problems. I am trying to figure out how to prevent this before I have an issue. Thanks for taking the time to make such a helpful and detailed video.
It's best just to replace the funnel and gasket with a P trap. It's only about $30 and you never have to clean it again.
I'd love to know what kind of P trap you used. I like once and for all solutions. The other question I have is do you really need that stupid grommet? or can you make the open bigger? I know it could potentially cause the drain pan to fill up quicker and leak on the floor. I'm just looking for a solution to this poor design problem.
The best video ever! Easy to understand! And I think this video applies to all of those modern refrigerators. I have Frigidaire professional, and this worked!!
Best video for fixing a leaking Maytag etc refrigerator. A few things I would add, I had three things that I had to fix before I corrected the problem. 1. Check and make sure the drip/evaporator pan in the back of the refrigerator is not cracked (mine was) Part number is stamped on the bottom and is easy to order on line. 2. The little black rubber nozzle leading to the drip pan was clogged. The only way I could clean it was with some "goo gone". Soap and water wouldn't touch it. 3. I had build up of ice inside the refrigerator. Make sure all the ice is all gone, especially the drain hole. I finally cleaned mine with hot water until it flowed freely into the drip pan.
This video is perfect... My maytag has the W in the model # but almost exactly the same. I am "great figure of a man" ..... At least for today... THANK YOU.
Outstanding instructional video. I was about to call a repairman until I came across your video. Simple and thorough. I saw another video where the guy cut a slit in the nipple, I did that hope it helps. I also used my Shark steamer attachment and it took about 10 minutes to clear the hole. After that the water flowed straight through. Thanks again.
Thanks! Second time in 5 years I have had ice build-up. So bad it got into freezer light switch and froze it to OFF position. This video also works for Ikea fridges (of 2011 era and others) as they are Whirlpool. Ice maker and drawer arrangements are a bit different. Took the opportunity to get rid of that ice maker as we don't have water line. Suppose I should get P trap to replace the rubber grommet next time it happens. Used a hair dryer to melt ice, and shop vac to suck up drain reservoir water.
Condorcounter Whirlpool should give everyone a $500 refund for this terrible design. Thanks for watching.
I found this video very informative and easy to follow. The step-by-step instructions were very clear. Thanks for saving me $$$ !!
Thanks for the clear instructions - one question though. Can I just skip the manual defrosting - seems like a lot of work to take apart the trays and back panel etc. I was thinking to unplug the fridge and let it naturally defrost then once that is done, clean/replace the grommet - is there any downside to this approach?
Yes you can do it this way it just takes a long time depending on how much ice there is.
This was GREAT! We bought ours in 2011, had it repaired under warranty where they tech did a "hack" and cut open the nipple a little. Today 9 years later, the problem recurred. ONLY to find out there was a class action suit about this manufacturers defect for $21 million. EXCEPT it was only if you had bought the unit within the previous 5 years!
THANKS SO MUCH! Best informative video I've ever seen! Worked perfectly!
Could you use a blow dryer to help speed up the ice melting process?
Yep
Great video. I have a Maytag version with different top basket mounts that caused some delay in re-fitting. That crazy "grommet" RtoR ( round to rectangle ) caused all the problems! I changed it slightly so it cannot plug up again. Believe it or not, we just experienced this leakage the day after our new tile floor was laid!!! Good video, saved me a service call.Steve.
thanks for the instructions, repaired it in 45 minutes, and working fine now
Someone asked how can it be prevented in the future. I am arguing with Whirlpool right now on the phone. It was a poor design and they changed the nipple and shute to a drain tube kit. [which you have to purchase and replace] That is ridiculous. It was their poor design, why shouldn't it be a recall repair. I am going to get a lawyer involved if they don't resolve this. I already paid for a tech. to fix it once and it is doing it again. My hardwood floor is destroyed!
Thank you so much! This fixed my problem, and saved me so much money!
Great video! I used a hair dryer to speed up the ice removal, I had a ton of ice in there.
+73mckey Did you use a hair dryer only, or hot water + dryer? I wonder if I can unplug my fridge and hold a hair dryer there for 40+ mins without taking it all apart...?
Nice video. Whirlpool has the updated drain tube those are horrible. Also a steamer works great.
I have the same refrigerator with the same problem thank you very much for showing this in RUclips for the rest of us that don’t know it had a drain hole in there
Just replaced this part today. It's a straight forward fix. I defrosted the fridge over night, instead of taking apart taking apart the lower freezer components and then using a hair dryer, chipping away the ice, etc. as shown here. The instructions in this video are good. I purchased the new design P-trap/Drain pipe. Only issue I found with the replacement parts is that the white plastic o-ring that needs to be installed over the drain tube that exits the freezer makes for a very tight fit installing the new drain pipe. I used a small utility blade to shave off some of the plastic from the inlet hole of the drain pipe, then applied a very small amount of plumbers grease to help make it easier to slip it over the white plastic o-ring. Worked like a charm. As shown here, the real issue is with the original rubber grommet that was used in production for these fridges. They get all gummed up over time and won't allow the condensate to drain into the drain pipe and down to the pan in the base of the fridge. Very poor design. The new drain pipe should definitely eliminate ever needing to do this again.
Found this by googling my model #, and sure enough, it was spot on to the issue at hand. Thank you for the step-by-step!
your welcome
Just did it just under 2 hours from the time I started to empty freezer to putting everything back in. Was so simple with this video. Not sure exactly how much money I saved but sure it was 2 to 3 hundred bucks. Thanks
Better than the instructions from the manufacturer I tried to follow a few months ago.. without success. Your instructions were very clear and finally fixed the issue I've been mitigating for the last year. Nice job!
Excellent
EVERYBODY THAT HAS THIS TYPE OF REFRIGERATOR AND YOU HAVE THIS PROBLEM JUST DISCARD THAT "NIPPLE"
It something that was a installed for obsolescence so you have to call service person. These jerkoff manufacturer's should be shot in the head!
I have a Whirlpool refrigerator that's less than 5 years old and my coils kept freezing up! I had to replace the thermostat and the timer. I remember when refrigerators used to last 25 years or more. Nothing but Chinese junk anymore
Thanks . Followed step by step. Took about 90 minutes. Let’s see how it holds up
Thank You for the excellent video. It is greatly appreciated
What’s the easiest way to rid of the ice build up at the bottom. I r got easily 3-6inches or more of thick ice, I threw away the stupid gromit and got rid of ice in drainer, but bc there’s so much ice it’s stopped filling with NEW water but have so much ice buildup. Thinking my only option is take out food and defrost. Lots of food waste, but Owell. Any quicker fix option would be great! ??? Stupid nipple grommets! Worst design ever. I tried clean it out, it’s going to re freeze and problem will come back until you either buy the new kit for full replacement of the grommet design, I said forget it after the 6th time and threw it out.
Nice!!! *Would this also lead to the freezer not getting cold enough to freeze [just staying around fridge temps]?*
Thanks for this video, it's definitely part of the solution I need!
You hit the nail on the head on this one. There was lint in the nipple which blocked the water, so it froze up and blocked the drainage hole causing water to settle on the bottom of the freezer, and when that froze it leaked out. Thank you for the video!
thanks for watching
Over a week later and no more leaks!
sewashburn0529 great news .. unfortunately the fridge drainage design was a poor one causing alot of unnecessary leaks for alot of people out there.
There is a new permanent fix for this problem that involves removing the duck bill grommet and replacing it with a P trap assembly. The parts and labor are free from Whirlpool if your freezer is less than 2 years old. If it's older than 2 years the part is free. I just got mine last week and fixed it today. Go to whirlpool.com.
What's the purpose of the rubber grommet? I have a kitchen aid fridge and have already made this repair twice. Got a year this time but stepped in a puddle last night. Just wondering the purpose since it gets clogged often? Can you just bypass it?
Throw the nipple in the trash and get a P-Trap designed replacement. It costs under $10 and is a MUCH better design.
Excellent - You Are The Man - Grazie'
Vito Giambalvo thanks
I removed the grommet and threw it away.guess what, fixed nothing. theres one video that actually works cant find it
I also used a hair dryer
Nice
I do not have ice build up in the freezer but it is water inside the refrigerator I have a double door
Hi. I am a single Dad and this just saved me potentially a couple hundred bucks. I can’t thank you enough. Merry xmas!
Greg Profitt your welcome man
UPDATE : ALL ice melted & cleared - working great - just have to be patient !
Get a hair dryer and all this will be done much quicker.
Thank you so much Your video was awesome and I fixed our fridge in just a couple of hours.
Bonnie Flowers your welcome. thanks for watching
Everything worked great - removed the tube in the rear of the frig and cleared the plugged area but after defrosting and clearing the ice build up around the inside drain, it still will not drain - thought there was more ice build up in tube but been defrosting for a few hours Any suggestions ?
Vito Giambalvo great to hear
appliance.academy
Great video thanks
Very well done video. Thank you!
thank you thanks for watching
Thanks, very helpful
Thanks! Great vid!
problem solved. much love
I am just wondering if I can use hair dryer to defrost the ice quicker instead of squirting hot water on the frozen ice?
yes it works also just not as fast.
Excellent! Thank you. Wobblecam vomit inducing, but otherwise very good .
These instructions with some minor adjustments (same refrigerator--different drawer set-up) worked perfectly for us. Excellent, complete, not-too-intimidating video instructions.
Just made the fix on a whirlpool 4 door refrigerator, thanks for the video. I used the P trap they sent me but would not pay for labor...shame on you whirlpool you should take care of this pain in the ass fix on a $2000 unit you made the design flaw on. Oh well i have already purchased my next appliances and they are not whirlpool......
THANK YOU.... LG
I have the same whirlpool refrigerator issue, where ice builds on the bottom every 2 months. So far replaced the freezer gaskets and clean the black nipple at the back, cleaned the drainage too, but I think I didn't remove much of the ice. Well next time I will do a better job. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much for this walk through. I followed your instructions today and was able to fix the frost/leaking problem. Much appreciated!
Thanks for uploading the video. I have the same ice built up underneath the freezer section. Mine is an LG, but I guess they all work about same. I was really baffled by why the ice was building up, now I know why, and how to fix it.
Thank you SO much. I have a Frigidaire (same company, right?) which was leaking all over the floor. The local appliance guy wanted $90 just to walk through my front door. You saved me a lot of money. It was easy following your instructions. Thanks again!!
I just had this issue. About once a week, I'd have to clean the sheet of ice out of the bottom of the freezer or it would leak. Then I started having an issue with the freezer frosting up. I was scared it would completely ruin my hardwood floors so I broke down & had a Whirlpool tech come out. Whirlpool covered the parts since this is a known issue and he charged $129 for labor. It took him about 30 minutes.
This is a common problem on Whirlpool refrigerators. My drain line froze up and I used a hair dryer, hot water, and compressed air to clear the drain. I never had another problem with the drain. One of my relatives junked his Whirlpool refrigerator for this problem. He refused to have a repair guy come out to his house and fix it for him.
I have the same problem, frozen water, cooling fin have frozen ice and I hope following this video tutorial quick fix help my problem too!
I got the same problem
Thank you so much! I have a Kitchenaid fridge with the same problem. I followed your instructions and it saved me a new fridge. One thing I did a little different to speed things up is use a hair dryer on the frozen areas. Thanks again.
Question. I’m having this exact issue but with the top part of the unit, so I’ve is collecting on the bottom of the fridge section. Would I check the same thing in the back and where?
Great video, thanks so much,. Exactly my problem
Hi, my problem is the water leaking in the ice maker in the top compartment. When I tried to pull out the drawer, I found water froze under the drawer and made the drawer stuck.
This video is perfect if you have a Whirlpool fridge and ice buildup. Thanks, worked great.
OMG! I can't believe what has to be done to fix this problem. Wish I had known before we bought this fridge. Icemaker has been a problem too. I get chunks of ice mixed in with the cubes as if its leaking water in the tray!!! Thanks for the video on how to fix it!!
Thank you . You made it easy to fix my whirlpool refrigerator. The ice was built up so thick in the drain. I used boiling water and a metal hanger. 👍
Good job on this video. You should do a tutorial on the "anatomy of a DIY video" for YT.
Worked like a DREAM!!!!!
good to hear
This video is right on. Follow every step and you will solve your problem. Thank you
Thank you. Your fix was perfect and made the job go very easy.
This is an excellent video. I have watched 5 different ones on the same subject and this is the only one that actually shows the critical part to remove. Thanks!
Worked like a charm! I ended up using a hair dryer because we had a huge build-up of ice. And then I had to pour hot water down the drain hole to clear the ice plug. Thanks for the instruction!
I'm in the middle of doing this right now. But I waited too long and I have a bunch of ice built up in the back of the freezer. thanks for the video
This was so helpful.. I had Whirlpool come out and they had no clue how to fix it. $150 down the drain. Then I found this 👍
Took about an hour to get the drain to clear. Used the turkey baster and warm water as suggested. I am ordering the p-trap kit because the small rubber nipple has degraded and feels sticky. Thanks for the video and tips.
The P-trap up grade drain line is available for 9 dollars on-line......
Thank you for your video! Just fixed mine! Worked on Kenmore models as well.
I would like to say that I followed your video, and you were correct only mine is a Maytag and it has draws in the bottom . Got them out of the way and everything went good. Thanks for the info.
Will the leak still be due to clogged drain even if the icemaker hasn't been connected/used? Thanks!
Thanks for the video, I have been hating on my Maytag for quite some time now. Now I know what is causing my ice build up and leaking.
Well done! I did use a hair dryer just to speed it up, but didn’t let it sit in one location too long as a precaution!
Is that rubber nipple even needed, I need to take mine apart same issue, Thx. Once a month I have been taking the big sheet of ice out of the bottom, when I see a little water on the floor.
VERY well done vid. Thanks for the info.
Excellent video. Thank You!
Use a hair dryer
Thank you so much for sharing this! No more leaks!😊