How To: Whirlpool/KitchenAid/Maytag Refrigerator Drain Tube W10619951

[@ThriceAlmightyAZ]

Easy to follow! Just did a swap on my unit. KitchenAid. Ordered this same part. Took about 15 to 20 minutes to remove the refrigerator, remove the panel, remove the old drain (sure enough, there was gunked up fibers right where the water comes out) and out in the new piece. Our bottom freezer was leaking every day near the bottom right and left foot / corner. We'll see what happens through the weekend. This piece seems much better designed. The old piece is open and will accumulate gunk and blockages over time.

[@bluecollarbuddha948]

Did it fix the problem? I just did the repair with the new part and am hoping that the freezing/leaking is done for good.

[@ThriceAlmightyAZ]

@@bluecollarbuddha948 we ended up replacing the refrigerator with a Bosch. There were other issues we were having. We bought the home and it came with the refrigerator that was about 8 years old. This swap did fix the leak though.

[@heritage80elite]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this video! Just fixed my leaking Kitchen Aid refrigerator and sincerely appreciate your expert instructions!

[@appliancepartspros]

So glad you were able to complete your repair!

[@jeffh5388]

Thank you. Perfectly explained and spot on for my problem. I did have the new design drain hose, and it was easy to remove and clean after watching this video. Again, thank you.

[@appliancepartspros]

You are welcome. Glad you were able to complete your repair. If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.

[@miketessieri38]

Instructions worked well for my KichenAid frig. My frig already had the new drain pipe with the trap/bend in it. After I melted all the ice, the drain would still not drain the water. Root cause: Some spinach (or something green) had plugged up the trap in the pipe, causing the water to back up onto the floor of the freezer compartment and eventually onto the kitchen floor.

[@appliancepartspros]

Glad you were able to fix your issue! If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.

[@GreggF65]

Thank you so much for the video I watched another video this was more helpful because it didn’t mention the white part that you have to put on the drain I installed the new part 👍

[@jeffwei]

3:45 did you have to cut off a portion of the spacer to make it fit? In the next scene it appears the spacer is missing a chunk.

[@MrMikebutkus]

A leaking refrig is a very common problem with all refrig units. The units icing up due to the drain tube not getting enought heat from the defroster coil or the new "energy conservation" that does not let the defrost cycle long enought to remove all the ice. The other is the bladder drain, after many years it clogs up, backing up water, allowing it to freeze. This new "P trap" like a common drain, so no small bladder valve to clog. Just remember, if you drain tray is broken/cracked... it's going to leak.

[@raysmusic49]

Its a good video.....but, a couple things he left out....the bottom part doesnt remove that easy, because theres a little button you have to push to release it.. I put a small screw driver from the inside and popped it open.. Then, when i put the spacer in, i heated with a hair dryer cause it was too tight, that totally worked... And that was it!

[@appliancepartspros]

Thanks for those tips!

[@mashat502]

How often this going to happen?

[@raysmusic49]

@@mashat502 i think just that once..the replacement tube is a better design

[@mashat502]

@@raysmusic49 in my freezer I have the same tube( new design )and after 5 years , just happened, my husband just fixed it today. If happens again, he said he will call the specialist to fix it, too much….

[@raysmusic49]

@@mashat502 the key is to get the freezer totally defrosted! Good for him!

[@jasonv9202]

I have this new type drain hose, but my fridge makes a gargling sound as air tries to escape down that hose when closing my fridge or freeze doors. It never used to do this, is there a procedure to stop that gargling noise its very annoying. I have never heard that noise on any other fridge I've ever used.

[@NewYorksFinest1]

ours kept leaking too. today I took the door off and racks and turned it off and put a header inside of it and it froze all the ice and unclogged the drain hole. took about 2-3 hrs cuz I wanted to make sure all the water drained down the hole completely

[@leinad5243]

Hey thanks with ur help I hopefully fixed it! Cheers Dan

[@appliancepartspros]

You are welcome. If you need anymore help please let us know!

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

Awesome. Thanks for this. My elderly neighbor is having this exact problem.

[@RonDoiron-pz3ee]

Amazing in this day and age to have a refrigerator that needs modifications ,long after being on the market. I bought one a few years back and every few months, it has to be taken apart to clean the ice buildup. First I heard of this modification.

[@appliancepartspros]

If there is anything we can help you with please let us know.

[@elenak4146]

does this part need to be cleaned the way the old drain bibs? I have this part but it started leaking again after 4 years, Wondering if it needs to be cleaned.

[@alexamcleod8414]

What if the ice buildup on the top of the coils around the fan?

[@usdmb18]

Great review >> straight forward and user friendly. Thanks :)

[@rickesteban2287]

and also how would you know that is the drain tube where the water leaks

[@appliancepartspros]

You would check the drain tube for cracks.

[@flipantlee4192]

Just did this. 10 minutes if you do this before your freezer starts forming ice. I did break a part of the drain pan retaining clip, but part of it remained and it shouldn’t affect operation. I also just blew out the clog so didn’t need the new part.

[@appliancepartspros]

Glad you were able to fix your issue! If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.

[@flipantlee4192]

@@appliancepartspros I continue to have an intermittent issuance of water coming from beneath my fridge despite having cleared the clogged tube. There is no ice buildup in the freezer. Any thoughts?

[@johanneshoogenboom]

It doesn’t seem like the P trap will fit over the spacer but it does. Just wiggle it on.

[@appliancepartspros]

Thank you for the tip!

[@keithosterkamp6207]

Great video. Thanks for the information.

[@rickesteban2287]

where does the water of the condensation goes when it drain?

[@appliancepartspros]

The condensation drains into a drain pan at the bottom of the unit.

[@rickesteban2287]

@@appliancepartspros but if it's in a drain pan, where is that water draining into? I don't understand

[@rickesteban2287]

@@appliancepartspros when it drain to the pan, where does it go after draining to the pan? This is the first time the fridge leak on to the floor in 20 years.

[@appliancepartspros]

The condensation drains into the pan and the water evaporates.

[@mrhanson-z9p]

the drain in our Whirlpool, Made in America, has dog hair clogging the , becuse the intake fan is strong. there is ice along the rear as well as the down spout. How can I unclog it.

[@appliancepartspros]

What is the model number of your fridge?

[@gmyatko]

or simply snip the end of the drain tube, because it sticks together over time. You will absolutely not see any difference in how your refrigerator works, other than it forever stops leaking water out the front every time it goes into defrost mode. It takes 10 minutes, and costs nothing. Did it 5 yrs ago. Son had same issue 2000 miles away, described the fix, he did t two years ago, works great. There's plenty of videos for that fix.

[@appliancepartspros]

Thank you for the tip.

[@daveh6256]

I call BS depending on which manufacturer this drain tube is for. The tube doesn't just lift right off on the bottom with 0 effort as in the video on a Maytag. Beware you can crack your drip pan so this video can be a bust and cost you an additional $100+ if you aren't careful. There is a tab that needs to be pushed in.

[@clark4312]

Mine was tough to do as well

[@andrewc9902]

Mine would not let go no matter what. Seamed like it was glued to pan even when I got the tab loose. So I cleaned the grommet( it had spider nest in it. ) I cut it back a bit but would like to replace it in kind. I assume it’s that design so bugs can’t get in and cold air does not leak out. Anyone know the part number?

[@mikebehr5129]

How did you get the back panel off.

[@bannertraveller5879]

wow watch the video

[@chilicheesedogs1]

1/4" hex driver is usually how most appliances have back panel secured. A drill (set to screwdriver setting) makes this task even faster.

[@Nurfed]

removing the open sided drain tube might be one of the most fustrating things i ever did in my life. there's a push-in bill on one side and i can barely fit my hands in let alone try to push it in to remove the bill.

[@scottwoodall5074]

Thanks. That worked

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Thank you

[@Meche697]

Drain froze over again. Defrost timer?

[@kirkm9750]

Found out my plug was clogged. Looked at the drain container and it was completely dry. Ended up buying a new drain plug but could have unclogged old one

[@appliancepartspros]

If there is anything we can help you with please let us know. Good luck with your repair and let us know how it goes!

[@MrHanowski]

You forgot to thaw the drain line and make sure it's clear.

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[@shaneconnor5088]

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[@cynthia1088]

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[@maureenb.m.boulton4306]

This was a complete bust for me. I ordered the part according to the model number of my fridge, and there was nothing corresponding to replace. The video looks great, but the insides of my refrigerator looked completely different.

[@Light00000]

Just melt the ice/clean the drain opening closest to the freezer box. The end

[@CHLOKW]

Done 😅

[@appliancepartspros]

If there is anything we can help you with please let us know.

[@tcar02d]

This dude used a heat OMG . The number one way to destroy your refrigerator. Get a steamer!

[@clark4312]

I used a steamer solely based on your comment and it worked amazing. Thanks!

[@artvandelay8090]

Can you get people without heavy foreign accents to do your videos? I can't understand what this guy is saying.