Following this video advice, I utilized a 1/8 inch round piece of copper wire instead. Wrapping it around the heat element, using a plyer's to make sure the twist were tight. I then fed a couple of inches down into the outlet. It's been two years and still works.
@zechssiguro7476 Жыл бұрын
I had a feeling a tight twist, & a not too long wrap of wire would be best! Tks!
@maxh7717 ай бұрын
I tried that too - the issue for me is that it's difficult with wire to make a "snug" connection with the heating element so it gets warm enough to keep the drain tube free of ice. I've tried it and it didn't work for me. This part has a nice firm connection that's much wider and can hopefully transfer more heat.
@joeaaronsen6 ай бұрын
@@maxh771 Same for me, copper wire made it easier for me to defrost it manually, but that was all.
@aramsh5 ай бұрын
There are plenty of videos out there showing how to clear the drain. Thank you for highlighting the root cause and your solution. Very helpful.
@dm196097213 жыл бұрын
I want to thank you for this fix. I have 2 of these fridges and while they are excellent at cooling I've had a chronic problem that the drain hole freezes and all the water would pool at the bottom of the fridge. Twice a year I would have to defrost the fridge and freezer so the drain would be unclogged. Instead of the kit I simply used a piece of scrap copper wire to the heating element and into the hole. It's now been 8 months and I've never had water pooling at the bottom of the fridge ever. Thank you so much as this was driving me mad!!!!!!!
@richmellow33153 жыл бұрын
Nice! "This is a permanent fix." (I haven't had to manually defrost the fridge in six years.)🤗🤞
@maxh7717 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that has worked for you! For me, the wire worked temporarily but this part seems like it has a much thicker, more snug connection to transfer more heat and (hopefully) do the trick for me
@walruspolish Жыл бұрын
Thankyou for this. Ive just taken my fridge freezer out and the drain hole in the freezer was completely frozen. There was a heat probe that lokks exactly like the one you installed, but it wasnt in the hole! Will secure it in & hopefully no more issues!
@michaelkulman70954 күн бұрын
So many just say melt the ice as if it won't ice up again, they don't ask how it got iced up in the first place or if it will just happen again eventually. Congratulations on showing a factory fix for this! Thanks! P.S. I'm not suggesting diy solutions but they exist, people do them at their own risk. P.P.S. Some jerry rig a diy version of this but if a factory fix exists why not use it? I know some use a copper wire from scrap of Romex or such but why not use a factory part especially if still under warranty... Copper? The idea is that it's good at heat transfer and won't rust fast like a coat hanger or a nail (not stainless steel) or one could use aluminum I suppose... And again none of that is manufacturer approved as a fix. I imagine they work though, metal transfers heat pretty well and some metals rust less than others... However, I'm not recommending any of that I'm just saying people do it at their own risk.
@houseonahillok4 жыл бұрын
Short and to the point. This looks like a great and lasting solution.
@butchy26803 жыл бұрын
Thank you you were the only one who gave us the reason on why and how to fix the problem thanks again
@Alexander-dt8sk4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this and the preceding video on fixing this icing over problem. I created my own homemade version of that $10 Whirlpool part, made by coiling a piece 12 gauge copper wire to fit down the drain tube and hooking it snugly to the heating rod.
@Robmancan19874 жыл бұрын
First thing I thought was take the ground out of some 14/2 romex I have and wrap it around the heating element lol. The bad part is, you'll eventually have green streaks in your freezer lol.
@nicktran9393 жыл бұрын
@@Robmancan1987 you would strip it bare of course. Double up use two wire
@Alan-xz6yg3 жыл бұрын
I am trying the 12 AWG bare wire tick first. Thanks
@Alexander-dt8sk3 жыл бұрын
@@Alan-xz6yg 5 months on and it's still working nicely. I've had no further icing over problems.
@pamelam9742 жыл бұрын
Out of all the videos I have watched about this problem of the drain hose freezing up, not one video showed that heat probe as a solution. Thank you thank you thank you for showing that! Because I have cleaned out the tube so many times, but I’m wondering still why all of a sudden did it start happening when all the years it never did it before… Is the defroster heat tube not heating up enough? But I will definitely try that heat probe and see if that helps. Again thank you thank you thank you!
@michaelkulman70954 күн бұрын
Yes, most videos act as if it will not just ice up again and that's dumb, I mean why did it in the first place? If you don't solve that you just did a temporary repair.
@Alan-xz6yg3 жыл бұрын
Genius, finally a fix for my ice problem, Thanks
@ninavorobeva49273 жыл бұрын
Thank you, my savior! Let me go and fix me my freezer ❤
@dustbat Жыл бұрын
Like a short to the point video. Have this issue on our 2009 GE profile. 2 years ago guy cleaned out lower drain but I did not see him remove lower drain and I think he only cleaned the lower end of it. So this year had the EXACT same issue and same guy took a total new approach. As soon as he saw the ice he said you have a pin hole somewhere in the coolant plumbing system. You will need a new box. He then went to the back and said compressor was too hot so it was going bad. A few days later it started icing again. Just do not feel this is the issue as it cools perfectly. Plan on a second teck. and now I know some of what to look for. This guy is super honest, but anyone can make a bad call once in a while. Hard to find a new one in gloss black by anyone.
@jayc31102 жыл бұрын
Sam thank you for showing us this fix. I wish you would have provided a LINK for the part! -- Links are very helpful for DIY Videos and fixes. Thanks and best wishes.
@nicholem4831 Жыл бұрын
At 1:46 he shows the exact packaging for the part. In less time than it took you to leave this comment complaining about his video, you could have paused the video and written down the name of the part (heat probe) and the part number (819043). And quite frankly- if you can’t figure out how to procure the part after being given all the information necessary to get one- then you probably shouldn’t be attempting your own appliance repair as that’s surely above your skill level. See, the thing is- people don’t only watch these types of videos immediately after they’ve been posted. Sometimes they’re watched MANY years later and in that time, links to parts may change, prices change, suppliers change, etc. If he had included a link and 4 years later when you watch the vid you click it and the website no longer exists, or that business closed, or amazon now has it but that wasn’t the provided link, or god forbid Sam had said what he paid for the part and then 4-5 years later when YOU need to buy the part it costs more $$, you’re gonna lose your damned mind. Then you and all the other people who were too lazy to pause the vid and google the part number would be right back here bitching about how he gave false/incorrect/outdated information, or accuse him of lying about the price. Jesus, some of you people are never happy. And yes- people leave these types of comments ALL THE TIME. If you want someone else to do ALL of the work for you, including sourcing parts- than hire an appliance repair person.
@mikem547524 күн бұрын
Take the lower back panel off, it should be a fiberboard or cardboard cover with flathead screws, then poke a ziptie through the black tube on the right that curves up into a J shape. A black ball of snot should pop out with some coaxing. Then the water should drain fine, if there is no ice obstruction.
@grumpchong3 жыл бұрын
You would think they would just install one of these when they manufacture it.
@RRaucina3 жыл бұрын
That 6 cents was considered too much. Better to keep the repairman busy with a $20 part. I can make that with copper or aluminum sheet in 2 minutes.
@MA-bt8il3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Where can I get a probe like that for a 20-25 y.o. Kenmore top freezer/refrigerator? Blessings! :)
@krishaley55022 жыл бұрын
Use a piece of 12 gauge copper wire if you have it, and make a little loop and that will work also
@michaelkulman70954 күн бұрын
This will probably work if you can't find yours but no guarantees: (heat probe) and the part number (819043). See where he shows it in the video.
@MA-bt8il4 күн бұрын
@@krishaley5502 Thank you!
@MA-bt8il4 күн бұрын
@@michaelkulman7095 Thank you!
@michaelkulman70954 күн бұрын
@@MA-bt8il It's a Whirlpool part but they sell as many brands and I think I got the parts number right but it's in the video as an image. Good luck.
@campingoutlandersassociati28443 жыл бұрын
I just used aluminum foil and did three different probes along the heating element with one going down in the drain hole, hope it works
@RRaucina3 жыл бұрын
good idea if heavy foil. better with copper foil or sheet. Or copper wire! Simple
@thecopperhorseman2 жыл бұрын
Why they don't just have those in the fridges to begin with is beyond me
@antiquegrrl Жыл бұрын
I know!
@buzztrucker2 жыл бұрын
I just put a 10 gauge copper wire to hook onto the heating element. Hopefully it will transfer the heat to the drain to the drain hole doesn't freeze up. Saw it on another video.
@harrydejesus29756 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Sam. That was good infomation. God bless.
@agop43 жыл бұрын
Super smart idea, thanks!
@aland6806 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Glad I found your channel
@lopezortega3475 жыл бұрын
Whats the name for this part and is it universal? I have a ge fridge with the freezer drawer on the bottom
@JudyKMissK3 жыл бұрын
It's a Heat Probe..It is on the package. 👍
@michaelkulman70954 күн бұрын
See video. (heat probe) and the part number (819043).
@vincesimpson706910 ай бұрын
Well done thank you for your help
@NYOB0001 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! Just what I needed
@me46542 жыл бұрын
Does it have to be a copper wire? I'm going to use a old hanger wire!
@billu5014 Жыл бұрын
the old hanger wire will probably rust
@kenhewitt51283 жыл бұрын
thx ..great idea ...
@robertm.4968 ай бұрын
Will it cause the rubber gasket under the pan to melt or cause fire?
@joeaaronsen6 ай бұрын
no, it just extends the heater enough to thaw the drain hole.
@walruspolish Жыл бұрын
If the frrezer drain hole is blocked, can this cause issues with icing in your fridge?
@Soaringkiwi1 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@syedbasheer82103 жыл бұрын
Good tip..
@happycat21722 жыл бұрын
What is the gauge of the wire you use?
@barbsaxton12086 ай бұрын
how do you get the clog out of the drain?
@notimefordowntimesoriseabo59303 жыл бұрын
bad ass dude!
@joshoduyoye1103 жыл бұрын
Where you find the tool?
@barbaramccarney14453 жыл бұрын
👏 👍
@mikediamond3532 жыл бұрын
Judging by the size of that package, you must have bought a lifetime supply.
@robertvk18144 жыл бұрын
If you don't want to spend $15 you may also be able to do this with a thick piece of copper wire. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXfUe6uDmaacbrc YMMV.
@applesewer26843 жыл бұрын
3:10 Why does it have to be that way around?
@DilanGilluly3 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing the threads are on one side of it. If the other way around it won't tighten it.
@mikediamond3532 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking that either way, it will tighten well enough, but the hanging stem won't go straight down vertically into the hole. this>p...q
@raybois3 жыл бұрын
Yuck!! You need a new fridge...
@RRaucina3 жыл бұрын
Scrap that nasty fridge! Yuk.
@patmadix1723 жыл бұрын
Done this and now it’s leaking again so here we go again
@ninavorobeva49273 жыл бұрын
Make sure there is no debris all the way down. Use the snake to clean up the pipe
@mikediamond3532 жыл бұрын
How about compressed air? My snake refuses to go down that cold, tiny hole
@gregc.41172 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen a guy use a steamer to make sure the ice is melted and another guy use boiling water (make sure you empty out the drain pan).
@Patricia-ic4ee3 жыл бұрын
Bloody hell I would throw that out and get a new on, too dirty for me, 🤮
@mikediamond3532 жыл бұрын
Now, Now, Patricia... not everyone can afford a new fridge once a year.