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Whirlpool Fridge with Hole in Back Wall: Sticky Substance Leakage and Safe Repair Methods

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  • #1 15767361
    Ytek
    Level 12  
    I've had a hole in my fridge for several years. From the inside in the back wall. The refrigerator is cooling properly, but some kind of sticky substance is constantly flowing out of this hole. Every month you need to clean the refrigerator. If I plug this hole with something, I'll fix the problem, but won't I damage the fridge?
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  • #2 15767422
    RitterX
    Level 40  
    If the refrigerator has a self-defrosting system, and it usually does, it is natural that there is a hole in the back wall and on the other side outside under the exchanger, i.e. the black rear grille, there is a pipe that drains the condensed water to a plastic tank next to the "aggregate" compressor.
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  • #3 15767436
    niewolno2
    Level 40  
    Check the patency of this hole, if anything remains in it, remove it. As mentioned above, this is the hole through which "condensate" is drained outside the refrigerator.
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  • #4 15767469
    Ytek
    Level 12  
    This hole is from the inside (he writes in the subject) and is "burnt" probably with something hot. It's about 1 cm long and leaks something thick in small amounts so that in a month there's already a small puddle at the bottom of the fridge. Is it possible to seal/plug it with something without negative effects?
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  • #5 15767486
    niewolno2
    Level 40  
    Can you post a picture of that unlucky hole/hole?
  • #7 15962338
    Chupacabra
    Level 33  
    You have a gutter and a drain at the bottom of the gutter. It needs to be interwoven with something flexible without sharp edges.
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Topic summary

The discussion revolves around a Whirlpool refrigerator that has developed a hole in the back wall, leaking a sticky substance. The user notes that the fridge cools properly but requires monthly cleaning due to the leakage. Responses suggest that the hole may be a drain for condensate, which could be clogged. It is advised to check the hole's patency and clear any blockages. Sealing the hole is cautioned against, as it may lead to further issues. Suggestions include using flexible materials without sharp edges for any repairs.
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