Unblock Fridge Drain Direct

Eleanor rolled up her sleeves. Here is how she fixed it, and how you can, too.

Puddles under the crisper drawers or at the very bottom of the fridge.

For a moment, nothing happened. Then, from somewhere deep in the belly of the fridge, came a satisfying glug-glug-gurgle . The water level in the hole dropped. She repeated the flush three more times, each time watching the murky water disappear into the unknown. On the final flush, the water ran clear and vanished instantly.

When that hole gets clogged with food crumbs, slime, or ice, the water has nowhere to go but the floor of your fridge. How to Unblock Your Fridge Drain

Most modern fridges use an "auto-defrost" system. Water droplets form on the back wall, run down into a gutter, and exit through a small hole. From there, the water travels down a tube to a tray over the compressor, where it evaporates.