I did everything as shown and the water still wouldn't go down the tube. I gently pushed floral wire down the tube, then flushed it again with hot water. That did the trick.
Holy poop! Worked perfect. I did gently stick a straw down the drain hole and pour very hot water down it. That seemed to free the last ice blockage. Thank you!
I have GE GTH22SBSARSS. There are 2 square holes (right top and left top) on the first layer of refrigerator. Then, There’s water dripping sometimes from the left square hole around 2 cups per day. Is this the same issue?
I had a problem with my GE fridge leaking too much and found out that the defrost drain was blocked with a tamale! I told my latin wife to stop stuffing too many tamales in the fridge. LOL!
OK so, this looks much like my TBX14* model, except my doors open right to left.😆 Anyway, I don’t know squat about refrigerators. But my freezer had been leaking into the refrigerator compartment for a verrry long time. I’d left a container in the back to catch the water, which would re-ice up and it would get really bad when it became humid. I’d usually have to empty it once per week or more. Well, it got super bad during the past few days. Now, one thing I’d noticed was that the freezer door gasket had a gap but, it wasn’t too big so, I didn’t think anything of it. But, this may have been the start and cause of my problems. Just a bit of humidity coming in can cause ice blockages in your freezer. When that defrost plate in the back tries to keep up with the defrost cycles, it cannot compete when you introduce moisture with that humidity. My evaporator, behind that back wall and the fan had become absolutely blocked with ice. NEVER EVER TAKE A SHARP OBJECT AND START CHIPPING AWAY AT THIS - YOU’LL NEED A NEW FRIDGE IF YOU DO!!! If you have to throw away food because you have nowhere to store it - DO IT!!! So, I broke a tab off in the back of the bottom by mistake and I also split that damn foam piece in half. Did I say I was not a pro?😆 I also had to throw away all of my food because things had gotten so bad, the freezer was cold and the refrigerator compartment was warm. I decided on the 90 degree day we were having to just turn the damn thing off for the day. I didn’t even go through the effort of going behind there and unplugging it. Instead, I hit the circuit breaker switch. Easy peasy. THIS worked. Whatever ice blockages it had we’re gone by day’s end and the refrigerator was like new. I also yanked on the freezer door gasket a bit in the area where the gap was, rather than to replace it, which enabled it to have a perfect seal. Become accustomed to the sound of your gasket sealing when you close the door. Other than the magnetic feel of it closing, it should almost feel like a quick bit of suction. Like a kiss. 💋(and, yes, I’m a girl.) So, before you start checking the timer and other components, you may want to try this. Other tips, at least for my model, are that I would say it took about 1-1/2 days to get back up to proper temperature. Hey, it’s summer! If you have glass items in your refrigerator, don’t get nervous and turn it up to “9”. You’re likely to have all of your glass freeze and bust. Ultimately, your freezer should finally get to about “0” degrees and your refrigerator compartment to between 35 and 40 or 35 and 37 degrees optimally, to properly keep your food. This model refrigerator usually does not need to go above “4” on the dial. You should buy 2 thermometers, perhaps with big digital numbers, for each refrigerator compartment so, you’ll know if an issue comes about. A few other tips, although this depends on your own preference and lifestyle, but have worked for me? In order to organize my freezer, because the depth is more shallow than the refrigerator, due to the mechanics in the back, I use semi-opaque plastic shoe boxes to organize my freezer. The depth is proper for my freezer. This type of organization will ensure that the only thing likely to block any air or drains is ice and not food particles and it’ll make it easier to clean, as well. I have no ice maker or shelves in it as, mine didn’t come with those items. I’ve used 2 tension rods, available at any store, as a shelf for the upper shoe boxes. In the refrigerator compartment, I use other on market refrigerator organizers. So, so far, after a day or so, it’s working like a charm. Because the temperatures are getting into the triple digits, I’ll be keeping an eye on my thermometers. But, I’m glad I did this, instead of having someone come in. 💰
OK so, an update. While I replaced the defrost timer, it proved to not be the problem. So, I wound up replacing the defrost thermostat, which had a classic popped top. It has been several weeks now and I’ve been able to optimally run my fridge on the “2” setting. I have a Quirky Spotter in there, which lets me know if things are higher or lower than they should be, on my iPhone. Although this experience was a completely nerve wracking pain in the ass for a newbie, I’m glad that I learned how to fix something that turned out to be relatively cheap and easy and it’s just one of those mysteries solved that I no longer have much fear of.
Why not do this in the winter, if you live in an area that has 4 seasons.? This way you can save your food by putting them outside in the cold and if its snowing, the better, just cover the food with snow.
@@noel888 for a couple of reasons. This nightmare began at about this time, during the summer. I didn’t want to wait until winter, to be able to refrigerate/freeze food. Also, I live in an apartment. No balcony either. If I left food outside, neighbors and management (same thing as wildlife 😂), might’ve decided to take whatever they wanted. This might also lead you to the question of why I didn’t let management take care of it. Because they are creeps and I do t want them in here. So, I’ve also cleared drains and fixed faucets. Good stuff to know.
It may not seem practical but every year or so you should pull out the refridgerator (and stove) from the wall and clean behind and underneath. You'd be surprised how much dust and pet hair collects.
Yes but the real question is, did you remember to pick up milk and hotdogs? Hell hath no fury like a wife whose husband forgot to pick up milk like she asked.....
I did everything as shown and the water still wouldn't go down the tube. I gently pushed floral wire down the tube, then flushed it again with hot water. That did the trick.
Thanks for the video! The first thing you mentioned was to unplug the fridge. But that fan kept running. It's a miracle!!!!
Thank you for posting this! My old GE has this issue, otherwise runs great, and thankfully I now know the issue can be resolved! 👍👍
This was a great help, and the Turkey Bastet was the #1 tool. It blew all the trash out. Thanks a million. Your the best....
Lots of people dont know about this, great video.
Holy poop! Worked perfect. I did gently stick a straw down the drain hole and pour very hot water down it. That seemed to free the last ice blockage. Thank you!
You’re welcome thanks for watching my video I’m glad I can help👍🏻👍🏻💯💯
Thank you!!!!!!!!! Was getting so frustrated with all the water pooling inside my fridge and dripping on my floor!
I have GE GTH22SBSARSS. There are 2 square holes (right top and left top) on the first layer of refrigerator. Then, There’s water dripping sometimes from the left square hole around 2 cups per day. Is this the same issue?
@@KChu-qj2to yes you need to clean the drain line
Thank you .plain and simple😊
After basting warm water down the drain, where will the water go?
The drain pan under fridge.
There it usually evaporates before it overflows because of compressor heat and the fan...
I had a problem with my GE fridge leaking too much and found out that the defrost drain was blocked with a tamale! I told my latin wife to stop stuffing too many tamales in the fridge. LOL!
Wait.. I wasn’t invited t the tamales?
Lol
God bless.
Holy Guacamole!
I have done this procedure several times it works for several weeks and the problem happens again
I'm having the very same problem with our fridge lately.
Thanks for making this video because it was very helpful.
OK so, this looks much like my TBX14* model, except my doors open right to left.😆
Anyway, I don’t know squat about refrigerators. But my freezer had been leaking into the refrigerator compartment for a verrry long time. I’d left a container in the back to catch the water, which would re-ice up and it would get really bad when it became humid. I’d usually have to empty it once per week or more.
Well, it got super bad during the past few days. Now, one thing I’d noticed was that the freezer door gasket had a gap but, it wasn’t too big so, I didn’t think anything of it. But, this may have been the start and cause of my problems. Just a bit of humidity coming in can cause ice blockages in your freezer. When that defrost plate in the back tries to keep up with the defrost cycles, it cannot compete when you introduce moisture with that humidity. My evaporator, behind that back wall and the fan had become absolutely blocked with ice.
NEVER EVER TAKE A SHARP OBJECT AND START CHIPPING AWAY AT THIS - YOU’LL NEED A NEW FRIDGE IF YOU DO!!! If you have to throw away food because you have nowhere to store it - DO IT!!!
So, I broke a tab off in the back of the bottom by mistake and I also split that damn foam piece in half. Did I say I was not a pro?😆
I also had to throw away all of my food because things had gotten so bad, the freezer was cold and the refrigerator compartment was warm.
I decided on the 90 degree day we were having to just turn the damn thing off for the day. I didn’t even go through the effort of going behind there and unplugging it. Instead, I hit the circuit breaker switch. Easy peasy. THIS worked. Whatever ice blockages it had we’re gone by day’s end and the refrigerator was like new. I also yanked on the freezer door gasket a bit in the area where the gap was, rather than to replace it, which enabled it to have a perfect seal. Become accustomed to the sound of your gasket sealing when you close the door. Other than the magnetic feel of it closing, it should almost feel like a quick bit of suction. Like a kiss. 💋(and, yes, I’m a girl.)
So, before you start checking the timer and other components, you may want to try this.
Other tips, at least for my model, are that I would say it took about 1-1/2 days to get back up to proper temperature. Hey, it’s summer! If you have glass items in your refrigerator, don’t get nervous and turn it up to “9”. You’re likely to have all of your glass freeze and bust.
Ultimately, your freezer should finally get to about “0” degrees and your refrigerator compartment to between 35 and 40 or 35 and 37 degrees optimally, to properly keep your food.
This model refrigerator usually does not need to go above “4” on the dial. You should buy 2 thermometers, perhaps with big digital numbers, for each refrigerator compartment so, you’ll know if an issue comes about.
A few other tips, although this depends on your own preference and lifestyle, but have worked for me? In order to organize my freezer, because the depth is more shallow than the refrigerator, due to the mechanics in the back, I use semi-opaque plastic shoe boxes to organize my freezer. The depth is proper for my freezer. This type of organization will ensure that the only thing likely to block any air or drains is ice and not food particles and it’ll make it easier to clean, as well. I have no ice maker or shelves in it as, mine didn’t come with those items. I’ve used 2 tension rods, available at any store, as a shelf for the upper shoe boxes. In the refrigerator compartment, I use other on market refrigerator organizers.
So, so far, after a day or so, it’s working like a charm. Because the temperatures are getting into the triple digits, I’ll be keeping an eye on my thermometers. But, I’m glad I did this, instead of having someone come in. 💰
OK so, an update.
While I replaced the defrost timer, it proved to not be the problem. So, I wound up replacing the defrost thermostat, which had a classic popped top. It has been several weeks now and I’ve been able to optimally run my fridge on the “2” setting. I have a Quirky Spotter in there, which lets me know if things are higher or lower than they should be, on my iPhone.
Although this experience was a completely nerve wracking pain in the ass for a newbie, I’m glad that I learned how to fix something that turned out to be relatively cheap and easy and it’s just one of those mysteries solved that I no longer have much fear of.
Private Private thanks for this, I already replaced a motor, lol. I’ll try your method! I love my old GE it has the worlds best ice machine. 🥗👏🏻
@@jerialice best of luck! At least here, it’s getting warm outside again.🤮
Why not do this in the winter, if you live in an area that has 4 seasons.? This way you can save your food by putting them outside in the cold and if its snowing, the better, just cover the food with snow.
@@noel888 for a couple of reasons. This nightmare began at about this time, during the summer. I didn’t want to wait until winter, to be able to refrigerate/freeze food. Also, I live in an apartment. No balcony either. If I left food outside, neighbors and management (same thing as wildlife 😂), might’ve decided to take whatever they wanted.
This might also lead you to the question of why I didn’t let management take care of it. Because they are creeps and I do t want them in here. So, I’ve also cleared drains and fixed faucets. Good stuff to know.
Thank you!!
You’re welcome thanks for watching my video💯💯👍🏻👍🏻
I like your accent 😎
It may not seem practical but every year or so you should pull out the refridgerator (and stove) from the wall and clean behind and underneath. You'd be surprised how much dust and pet hair collects.
It’s common issue on those. On top of that I wrap a about 10 to 12 inch bare copper wire around the heater with a 3 inch down the drain hole.
There are factory kits for that made out of aluminum...
Thank you. I hope this works for me!
Thanks dude.
Dennis Møller I’m glad I can help thanks for watching my video👍🏻👍🏻
Yes but the real question is, did you remember to pick up milk and hotdogs? Hell hath no fury like a wife whose husband forgot to pick up milk like she asked.....
Thanks!
You’re Welcome! Thanks For the Super Thanks and Thanks for Watching My Video!!!