Why the LG No Frost refrigerator is leaking: causes of failure, description - Setafi

A leak in the refrigerator is a common situation that entails not only emotional distress for the owners, but also financial losses. Such a problem can occur even with the latest and most technologically advanced No Frost model. It is necessary to understand the causes of breakdowns and know the basic rules in order to quickly eliminate them.

The modern No Frost system (drip system) ensures the removal of moist air and ice deposits from the walls of the refrigerator due to special operating modes and regulation of the compressor. In a refrigerator with a No Frost system, excess moisture should not form, but nevertheless, breakdowns in such models also happen and quite often. If excessive moisture appears in the chamber or under the refrigerator, this is the first signal that the device is broken.

The main reasons for the malfunction of the refrigerator with the No Frost system are not necessarily related to the breakdown of the fan or the formation of a hole in the refrigerator tray. If you notice the accumulation of fluid or the continuous operation of the engine, you need to find out the cause of the breakdown. What causes a refrigerator to leak? The reasons for this failure are varied:

1. Clogged or broken drain tube or tray;
2. The drain hole of the refrigerator or freezer is clogged;
3. The tightness of the refrigerator door is broken;
4. Broken evaporator heater;
5. Placement of food too close to the walls of the refrigerator, storage of liquids in the open, storage of uncooled food in the refrigerator;
6. Crack in the tank.

How to determine the cause of a breakdown in the LG No Frost refrigerator and what to do to stop the refrigerator from flowing: recommendations

To prevent damage to the refrigerator, you need to know a few tips for proper operation:

1. The refrigerator door must be opened only with a special handle in order to avoid deformation of the sealant.
2. The refrigerator seal must be treated with silicone grease.
3. Before placing food in the refrigerator, make sure that the food is completely cold.
4. Do not allow food to touch the evaporator.
5. Do not set the lowest possible temperature, especially in the warm season.
6. Defrost your refrigerator periodically. The No Frost refrigerator is defrosted once a year.
7. Do not remove ice from the refrigerator walls with sharp objects.

If a breakdown has already occurred, you need to follow some simple rules. Correct and prompt detection of a malfunction ensures that the refrigerator can be repaired in a timely manner and extend its service life.

1. If a breakdown occurs in the drain pipe, it is necessary to move the pipe and fix it in the correct position to avoid creases. Further, the damaged part is replaced at home or by a master.
2. If the cause is a blockage in the drain hole of the freezer, then only a specialist can usually fix this problem.
3. If the cause is a blockage in the drain hole of the refrigerator compartment, then the system can be cleaned mechanically at home with a brush or cotton swab, and then rinse the blockage with powerful pressure with using a syringe. Don't forget to defrost your fridge beforehand.
4. If a breakdown occurred with the evaporator heater system (typical for No Frost refrigerators), then this problem can only be solved by installing a new heater in a service center or master.
5. If the sealant is deformed, the seal or hinges must be replaced.