Why is there ice at the bottom of my freezer?

[@gigisismanopoulos4904]

Love your video. Just found it. I am a single woman of 73 and now own a home with not man around to fix things. Your video is very encouraging. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks.

[@ChickFixUSA]

I really hope it helps you fix the problem!

[@dawn4681]

Lol thanks for giving this 60 yr old courage to give mine a try. Not my freezer freezing under cheese tray ... Pretty sure mines water line to ice maker. But not giving up going to try and figure it out❤

[@nickv4073]

I love that you showed your failure as well as your success. Love your golden retriever too.

[@shellh.5193]

Single mom of adult kids and I tried to use my steam cleaner to get all the ice buildup out and it would only last a couple days. Going to try see if that pipe is clogged tomorrow. I fixed my flame sensor on my furnace last week. I genuinely think I'm more handy than my ex husband 😂

[@krisdcool]

Best video I've seen so far! Very honest and upfront and showing that not everyone has a duck bill valve to deal with made it so easy to find the problem. I was able to fix the leak in my freezer in literally 15 minutes. Thank you SO much!!!

[@ChickFixUSA]

I'm so glad it helped and that you were able to fix your problem!

[@bigal1337]

Just fixed mine! Took off back panel and made sure drain tubes were clear and they were. Also drain pan was dry so no water was draining from fridge. Went thru freezer took off inside panel and all frozen. Drain line was frozen too. Got a hair dryer and put on high heat or some hot water to melt ice. Well as we were doing this the drain line opened and you can hear the water draining into the bottom pan under fridge. Sounds like a brand new refrigerator! Thanks for the video! Feels good to fix yourself!

[@ChickFixUSA]

I'm so glad it helped! Yes it definitely feels good to be able to do something like that yourself. I'm glad you tried (and succeeded)!

[@deborahcamaille7135]

I was having the same problem, followed your lead, thank you so much my dear, IT WORKED! 66 yr old woman 💪, feeling accomplished thank God

[@chopper8511]

Thanks. This worked for me. I just used hot water and a zip tie to fish out the line. Thanks.

[@grovergreen4304]

Thanks for the video. My freezer had the same problem. The drain tube was clogged. Cleaned the tube and now no ice. You saved me a service call and money. Thanks again.

[@donm6223]

Outstanding video. My problem was indeed the drain tube all mucked up. Very helpful showing the small sheet metal screw securing the tube to the underside of the refrigerator. Thanks again.

[@user-zq6pj5jo8j]

I love that you are not afraid to explore and find the cause and fix it. Most people are too scared to even try. If you don't try then you have already failed...Great job..:)

[@rmorell28]

I appreciate that you were upfront about how your first attempt was unsuccessful. It seems as though every DIY video I've ever seen (whatever the issue is) was fixed correctly the first time, every time, which is intimidating for a viewer like me. You are keeping it real, thanks! You've earned a new subscriber!

[@kltaylor1863]

Totally agree! I always try to fix things first before calling someone in, and it is usually a bunch of trial and error and eventually finding some weird bit of plastic in the basement that just happens to do the trick on an old appliance. I have friends and neighbours who marvel at my "handiness" and I have to laugh. It's all youtube and not wanting to spend money if I don't have to.

[@1986Annam]

This is great video with easy to follow steps and resolved my Kenmore refrigerator forming ice at the bottom due to water 6:15 drain pipe clog. Thank you so much for recording and sharing it 🙏

[@jcb7229]

This was the best video I found on a leaking freezer (better than the so-called professional versions). I followed your recommendations and 5 days later no water in the freezer, or on the floor. I had a clog in the drain tube just like your described. I have subscribed to ChickFix USA and will use your site routinely for the headaches that occur as a homeowner! Thank you for your videos! They are fantastic!

[@ChickFixUSA]

Thank you for the comment and for subscribing

[@ryanmausolf656]

Fantastic video. Really helpful and to the point. You saved our family some money my friend. Thanks so much from the Pacific Northwest!

[@dbz_297]

I ended up putting hot water on mine and making sure water was going through it for me at least it seems ice had clogged it after I put hot water for a while water started coming out the other end into the drain pan once again!

[@erinkay2254]

I subscribed. Thank you! I have this issue for an embarrassingly long time. I never learned to fix anything. I am a single homeowner and money is tight. Sometimes I think I had no business buying a house. Lol. I have to call someone to do EVERYTHING which you know is expensive. Watching your videos is inspiring to me! Even when you don’t know exactly how to fix it when you start, you are smart enough to figure it out without messing it up. Lol. A lot of people I watch either make me think it’s more complicated than I can handle or they don’t know what they’re doing and it turns into a funny video because they just make it worse. 😂 Anyway, I’m now going to be able to fix my fridge and probably a lot of other issues around here. You literally made a huge difference in my life with this channel. Thank you so much!

[@ChickFixUSA]

I'm so glad you find my channel helpful! Most basic repairs around the house are not complicated as they seem. My rule of thumb is that if they sell it at Home Depot or Lowe's, you can do it yourself. Sometimes, you will need to hire a pro, or course, but many things are strait forward if you just have a little bit of guidance.

[@Gateway2000100]

You have a new fan. I was having the same issue where ice would accumulate at the bottom of the freezer. Not anymore 😀 Thanks to you I went to the back of the fridge and removed the drain pipe. Sure enough it was full of crud and it was not allowing the water to flow through. I flushed it out, replaced, & no more ice build up. 👏 thanks again for saving hundreds on a service call.

[@billwelch6221]

Saw several other videos but they didn’t help. Found yours and this is exactly what my problem was. Thank you so much!

[@tobeboom]

This video is spot on. What usually leads to this is your freezer being over filled. There are vents at the top and bottom of the back for air flow. When the freezer is too full, that air doesn’t flow properly and increases the moisture build up that leads to freezing.

[@iamweasel68]

You've earned another subscriber with this video. 90% of search results were about frost buildup. I'm definitely pulling my fridge out TODAY to take care of this problem we've had for months. Thank you!

[@johnphillips2880]

Nazareth

[@anthonylangley8717]

This problem has been driving us nuts for years. Thanks a ton for your advice! Extremely helpful! Also, if you’re not a Texan, at least you have the right ice cream!

[@williecunningham3725]

BEST VIDEO EVER!!!!! I really liked how you went from one option on to another until you pin pointed the problem in that curved drain pipe. I really enjoyed this video, and yes, my freezer is doing the same thing!!!!! I just laid a towel out flat under the entire front of my fridge!!!! I have so many projects going, but will look to see if I can find that drain pipe!!!!!

[@batimusmaximus2743]

Wonderful video! I think this is my freezer's problem too. I love your presentation where you go through the thinking process/troubleshooting. Your shot angles are also great. Thank you so much for this video!

[@VMGStudios]

My freezer started having this issue! Gonna crack 'er open and clear out the drain! Great video!

[@ChickFixUSA]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Best of luck on this project.

[@mamadoodie]

Looks identical to mine. Coils would freeze up, water would freeze in drainage hole. One more thing that I found on KZbin is to hang a 12 gauge bare copper wire from black heater tube and let it extend down into the hole. Keeps water from freezing in the hole. That’s been several years ago and no problems since. You did an awesome video. Sure saves money on those 100 dollar service calls! KZbin is my go to place before calling service people. Replaced my ice maker that way also. Only 3 screws and unplug a connector.

[@jameseverly8501]

thanks for the information I recently just got a 13 years I believed Kenmore side by side refrigerator working again not to much trouble but anyway had the same problem ice building on the bottom of the freezer so I took everything out and apart and yes notice the drain plug was frozen over so what I did I got the ice out of the shelf but I poured hot water in the drain pan into the drain plug plus used a very small screw driver and got all of the ice out of it plus ran several cups of hot water into the drain and the water went straight through and have monitor it since then and no frozen water I believed this problem came from when the refrigerator would not go into defrost mode or cycle and that problem has been fix also but anyway thanks for the information

[@rollin4982]

Nice work love the video definitely helped. Love how you were not a afraid of taking it apart and checking it out most people wouldn’t do that.

[@erinkay218]

All the refrigerator warnings were cracking my mom up. Lol. Thanks for the video! I’m totally new to home fixes/improvements and it gave me confidence to just try some things until I get it right.

[@shug2795]

I just resolved our ice-at-the-bottom of our freezer. You were spot on! Thank you.

[@DrBockNstein]

Awesome! I googled up this video when my fridge had the same issue and cleaning out the drain worked like a charm. Thanks a billion for the vid.

[@ChickFixUSA]

So glad it helped!

[@piyux]

Respect to this cute, smart and handy Southern woman! Thanks for the amazing and illustrative video!!

[@1975aferr]

Great video! I had difficulty finding a video or information that addressed this problem- kept running into information regarding outside air getting in. At first, I thought it was the gaskets. When I finally found your video it was easy to address the problem. Thank you for sharing, appreciate you!

[@toddaldridge106]

Thanks for posting, I think I saved about $200? I had a Kenmore, looked exactly like the unit in your video. Cleaned the black stuff out of the pipe, just need to let it run a couple of days to check for puddles!

[@ChickFixUSA]

Hope that fixed the problem!

[@markhendrix5438]

You rock! My drain line was plugged with a frozen blueberry, and then I used your other video for resetting the icemaker by pulling down the clutch lever to fix my crushed-ice-only problem. Thank you!

[@larrygriffin7024]

How did you become so handy it’s very rare to see a lady do something you would think a man should do. Girl power at its best 😊thank you for sharing this video with us here on KZbin

[@sjharwick1]

Thanks for the advice, easy quick fix. Mine also had a plug of gunk in the drain tub.

[@ms_howarth]

This... this is so doable. I've been dealing with this on our Whirlpool for about 2 years. I know,, should have looked into the DIY for this sooner. Thank you so much for the thorough tutorial and troubleshooting! :)

[@jimmeyer762]

Thank you... fixed my fridge BECAUSE OF YOUR VIDEO HERE..... ❤😊

[@ChickFixUSA]

Glad it helped!

[@Keith-e5f]

Thank you so much! Saved me the trouble of removing the back panel in the freezer. My drain line was plugged like yours.

[@Daluke61]

From a dude ... Had to repair my GE side by side refrigerator; replaced defrost heater, thermostat, temperature probe, all of which failed or were about to. Works great now EXCEPT for the drainage issue you dealt with. Gotta attend to this one final fix. Thanks for shedding some light on this particular problem and solution. Cheers!❤

[@luvregs]

Thank you So Much!!! The drain tube was clogged. I used the vacuum, and it's all good now! Saved a chunk of money w/out having to call a service tech. YAY! ~Johnny

[@janeellis5136]

We've been having this problem as well. Serviceman came out showed me there was ice on the bottom and once a week I would remove the ice. But sometimes the water would run out onto the floor anyway. I was afraid my husband or I wouldn't see the water on the floor and slip and fall. So happy to see a video on this and have a solution to the problem. Thank you so much.

[@barbaramadiraca748]

❤😊watched video and followed steps! Easy! Zip tie declog tool worked first time. No frozen puddle after 1 day!

[@danielleniednagel8096]

Thank you for this video. We followed your directions and fixed the same problem in our Whirlpool fridge. Save us not having to call in a professional!

[@mrpeachys]

ChickFix, after watching your video I too was able to clean out my clogged freezer.. very simple. Thank you!

[@robinhood1476]

Thought it was my ice maker dripping down the back wall until I watched this video. Cleared the drain and works great now. Thanks Thanks

[@isabelladavis1363]

Girl you rock! Common sense solves most issues … I have never been afraid to ponder and try to fix things as a mother of five and single ive learned MUCH… thank you for sharing this valuable info OBVIOUSLY THE OTHERS LIVING HERE ARENT CONCERNED 😩

[@jasongeorge8725]

My wife would be so proud to know I learned how to fix our fridge from a smart capable woman on KZbin. Should I tell her though…. 😊

[@ChickFixUSA]

Yes, you should 😍

[@blueeyes3555]

Nah....

[@harrismonsam-x3u]

Wouldn't be proud of you simping

[@marniulch4905]

I am so glad you posted this fix! my fridge is having the exact problem. Taking the weekend to get it repaired and back in good shape while all my guys are off hunting! 😁💪

[@Spiritually.Motivated]

You can do anything when you are alone and the dictatorship is out and about. When there's no fear you can do anything. I fixed my stove by watching a video to replace the oven ignitor. Piece of cake.

[@gregkaiser8535]

great video. better than my solution to simply put a kitchen towel on the bottom to freeze with the water and make ice removal easier

[@dmastergritty3568]

So glad I saw this, fixed the problem in 10 minutes. Tube had about 2” of blackish gunk which cleaned out at the sink. A little scotch tape around the 1/4” driver to hold the hex screw helped me one hand that back in without dropping it. A magnetic driver would have done the same but mine was not. Thanks again!

[@olasunkanmiadeniji8838]

This worked well for me. It was a blocked hose which takes water down from the freezer. I removed the blockage, defroze the water outlet and it worked well. Thanks so much

[@whatworkedforme]

Hi from England! admire anyone going to the trouble you have and not giving up. love your personality too. You have some skills there girl!

[@eltonnoway7864]

This weird little Loop-de-Loop at 2:43 ... FYI: is not weird, its been around for decades... its called a P Trap and is found on 99% of all plumbing drains. Good job attacking and fixing the problem. Love the dog helping you.

[@ChickFixUSA]

I can understand it on sink drains -- it simultaneously makes it easy to clean clogs AND to rescue things that fell down the drain. But what is the purpose here?

[@eltonnoway7864]

@@ChickFixUSA Good question! As you know, the "primary" purpose of a P Trap in sinks, as well as tubs and showers, is in the water it holds at the bottom of the loop ( or trap ) which blocks sewer gas present in the sewer line from entering the home through the drain. Since the refrigerator drain is not connected to a sewer line, nor is any jewelry going to fall down the refrigerator drain it would appear there is no value add. But it has a purpose... the trap prevents air movement through the drain pipe. Without it, cold air from the refrigerated space will constantly flow out the pipe, and warm air from outside will constantly leak in thus wasting your refrigeration energy /expense.

[@keithkooistra3670]

Great Video. Helped me solve the problem with my freezer. Thank you so much for making and posting this!

[@carolthiele190]

Love your comment about southern women , duct tape & zip ties. My freezer had been doing the same for months and will try fixing it today. I’m a 69 y/o southern woman who has no problem trying to fix things herself. Thanks for the video.

[@ChickFixUSA]

You are my people!

[@Robo-dr8tk]

Great video !! Just cleaned the ice out of the bottom of mine again tonight. I will be pulling that panel off this week. Thanks !!!😊

[@Staplegun]

This certainly helped a lot! A bunch of dust and a yellow corn tooth thing came out. :D

[@danetteschutz243]

Thank you! Your video was great. I was able to follow along and fixed my freezer. It was a job I kept putting off until I stumbled upon your video.

[@ChickFixUSA]

I'm so glad it helped!

[@ralphfarina8382]

Once I viewed your ENTIRE video (...twice!) - it was Easy-Peezy! Thank you for such a complete and easy to follow "quick-fix." (New Subscriber... XOXOXO)

[@ChickFixUSA]

I'm glad it helped! Thank you for subscribing!

[@Spiritually.Motivated]

I honestly will try this, already cleaned behind the refrigerator and vacuumed all the dust from the back. Now this seems more logical to solve my problem, thank God I don't have to purchase the Amazon item, thanks for your confidence and making repairs.

[@lorettaranieri7442]

Excellent video. Clear photos and instructions. Thank you.

[@kathyjacobs6707]

It looks like you live my life and I'm so glad because I'm tired of having a towel in front of my freezer... Am going to give this a go in the next couple of days - thanks!

[@husafel]

Nice Job unclogging the drain pipe! Wonder if you put a screen over the drain hole to eliminate debris falling in would help? Also you made pulling your refrigerator from the wall look easy!😀💪🏼

[@ChickFixUSA]

It's really not too hard to pull the fridge out, it's on rollers. I don't think anything actually fell in there; it seemed to just be sediment/mold collected at the first bend.

[@GrafixGuy88]

Mine is doing the same thing. Thanks to your video I'm going home tonight to attempt to get the drain line off and cleaned! Very useful video!!

[@ChickFixUSA]

Best of luck!

[@biliangzhou8687]

Unclogging the drain pipe actually fixed the problem with my freezer. Thank you so much!!!😊😊😊

[@mariapropst7935]

Your the Best!!! So very Helpful!!! and also added a lot of Cheer and Inspiration!!! Thanks a Million!!!!!

[@normansmith8184]

From England, that has helped heaps! Thanks for those tips. I'll now attack my freezer with more confidence of a satisfying outcome. Thanks again, and give your wonderful retriever a hug from this old limey dog lover.

[@sweeterneet]

Wow im going to have to try this! Great video. At least once a week we get the dreaded puddle in front of freezer due to sheet of ice freezing at the bottom.

[@ChickFixUSA]

Try it! It's not hard and it worked for me

[@SandiWalker-r7h]

Great video but that only fixes half the problem. Need to remove panel with vents on inside to unclog entry to tubing so the ice under it is removed as well. My technician gave me money off for doing half the work!

[@ChickFixUSA]

Great tip!

[@williampockoski5029]

I’m having the same problem, thank you very much for your insight with this issue.

[@scottstrait7919]

Been having this issue in my freezer for while. Even replaced the door Gasket thinking it was a seal issue for like $200 🤦🏼‍♂️ going to be attempting this fix this week. Thanks for the info, great video.

[@Esuper1]

I love your can-do attitude.

[@stefansidahmed8423]

Great video. I could not get anything to snake through the drain because it made a tight loop seal and blowing did not work. I ended up stuffing a tygon tube up the end where the drip pan is and it made a pretty tight seal. I then vacuumed out a big slug/plug of something and that was it. This worked great because the mess ended up in my shopvac and with the clear tubing I could see the plug as it went through to the vacuum. Very satisfying! Thanks for the video.

[@improbable1607]

Thank you for this video this will help me with our issue!

[@junewentz2053]

Thank you for your help. I have been dealing with this problem for years. It just started with the big ice slick on the bottom. I will clean all of the areas and hopefully it will fix it.

[@anastasiakendrick9615]

Okay, you just earned me forever on youtube. I have had a fridge filled with icy freezer and was peeing on the floor. I just did this from your video (mind you I’m fully dumb when it comes to fixing anything) I did this and mine was disgusting. Just cleaned it off and am defrosting everything! I hope this fixed the problem but regardless it was sooooo icky it has to be the problem!💓 thanks so much!!!

[@ChickFixUSA]

I'm so glad this helped! It does sound like that was the problem. Just FYI, this can also be a problem with air conditioners as well: the condensation line gets clogged, causing water to puddle all over the place.

[@TheMargo420]

Love it!Good detective work! I am on my second thawing ,3 years apart, The up and down kills my old knees and wrists! The first thaw took days and was 'hell like' to thaw and remove, Sad to say. Any way just wanted to say "You go" Never stop! Good Job! I love it.

[@Livbestlife]

Wow, I have been dealing with that ICE build up for years, I recently had to order a EF motor, once that comes in I am going to spin the fridge around and clean that hose, I am sure that most be my problem too, great video....

[@Wulfgar967]

Awesome video, great solution for an annoying problem, very funny as well. Best wishes from England 😊

[@jeremyrichards1085]

Thanks for your video. I couldn't figure out where my drain hole was and it wasn't until I saw your video that I realised it was clearly visible inside the rear panel of the freezer. But after I took the inside rear panel off I saw the drain hole was covered in two inches of ice. You have to remove everything from the freezer and take off a few screws but this should be your first port of call before messing around behind the refrigerator.

[@LifehappenswithSue]

This helped us so much. Thank you!!!!! Our drain tube was hard to get out but we did it....and it was plugged up! Yuck!

[@edz5205]

Thank you! I really appreciate the information, pouring a little hot water before the bit of bleach definitely cleared the line without taking apart the back. I used a dryer vent cleaning hose on a shop vac. Fit the drain well enough.

[@lanapfeifer6339]

THANK YOU! mine was a fridgadare. same ice cube in bottom though. i ended up taking the hose off in the back of freezer, using blow dryer for 20 seconds inside in the drain hole, then a shop vac to suck melted water, then do it again for 5 to 6 times. afterwards i put shopvac hose in back where hose hooks, turn it on and have wife pour very hot water. worked good.

[@jenniferedds1446]

I absolutely love you for being so genuine, you inspire me!❤

[@TheAcoustic356]

Another satisfied viewer! I was able to resolve our problem. It was driving us crazy!

[@Abi-yt4te]

Thank you, accessed the pipe from the rear panel on ours. I yanked it out and it was clogged with crud. Just blew it out and replaced, hope it works. Thank you so much!

[@alexcrum7217]

I did this and it worked. Lady, you rock.

[@maajick]

Thank you!!!! We just took our drain out and it was clogged! Fingers crossed our days of randomly stepping in water are over!!!

[@adiem1653]

Great video - well done showing the steps

[@rajman7644]

"There's always that one screw that gives you issues. I guess that's true in a lot of facets of life." 😆

[@saddad6601]

Always! New things, old things, everything that has screws will have one that will make a 5 minute job take over an hour.

[@edwardsarah957]

INDEED 😮‍💨

[@belindamartinez8441]

I know this was posted about a year ago. However I just wanted to let you know that I looked at your video after a few others and actually coming from a woman I found it more helpful. I had the same exact issue today and boy did your video came in handy,work like a charm. Same problem with mine as yours. Thank you so much appreciate your video. I'm going to subscribe so I hope you make more. 😀 Stay Blessed😌🙏

[@ChickFixUSA]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I'm so glad it helped you.

[@krismaly6300]

Thanks for educating the community and appreciate your volunteering and thanks to your team Please keep posting all small repairs that one can do at home All tips u learned in life Tha❤❤❤❤❤nks ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@denisefrantz7110]

Thank you so much for the informational video! Love your dog too! I fixed my refrigerator issue today with your help!! I love DIY's and saving $$$

[@sitalamamasita2301]

Thank so much! I rent and I have this same problem. We don't call the landlord for things like this we just fix it. Or I should say I the wife fixes it... I love it too. So satisfying 😌

[@victoriatorres3518]

Thank you thank you thank you😊 I had exactly the same problem and was so worry that I have to buy a new refrigerator 😢but by watching your video I was able to Fix the problem 😊so again thank you so very much it was a great big help😊

[@lzh3131]

Not the same problem, I just like watching you’re videos. You’re ingenuity is very inspiring. I tore my freezer apart when I had a similar issue, what a mess, at least it was in my garage.😊

[@ChickFixUSA]

Thanks for watching!

[@librathefresh1]

This is sooo awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! Btw your dog is super cute!

[@kimberlyjohnson8674]

Wonderful video and beautiful dog l love the connection he had with you

[@ChickFixUSA]

He's a sweetheart

[@kimberlyjohnson8674]

@@ChickFixUSA he sure is! And he’s the cutest thing ❤️

[@brandom1953]

Really informative video and a really cute Golden Retriever.

[@haroldrankin2683]

Wow!! Thanks for the fix for my icy freezer!!