Troubleshooting Ever Chill 3.2 Cubic Foot RV Refrigerator With Water Leaking Onto Floor

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Your picture shows a drip pan attached to the back of the referenced refrigerator and I believe in my last conversation I indicated that mine did not have a drip pan. What I havent asked or heard you mention from your expert is where does the condensation from inside of the refrigerator drain to? Inside mine there is what appears to be a drain hole but it is plugged and the condensation has no where to go. Is this supposed to be open to the internal drain pan you are talking about that collects the condensation so it doesnt leak out of the unit?

asked by: To Z

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The Everchill Refrigerator for RVs - Black - 3.2 Cu Ft # 324-000111 is a standard RV refrigerator. It does not have a specific physical drain location for condensation. I reached out to my tech contact at Everchill and he said the integrated drip pan is oversized so the fridge cannot produce enough condensation to overfill it. It will catch any condensation when stored and allow it to evaporate so there is not concern about puddled water damage or mildew when the door is propped for storage when not in use.

I've attached a photo to show the drip pan location you asked about which is right above the condenser.

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expert reply by: Jason S

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Tim

9/25/2018

Ever Chill 3.2 RV Refrigerator Drip Pan and Preparation for Storage. Jason answered my question except that upon examination of the back of my RV refridge in question, there is no drip pan My humble assumption is the condensation that collects inside the fridge drains out the bottom which over the last three years has eroded my underlyment in the outdoor kitchen. Now i have a major investment to reconcile this issue. Any other help you could provide me with the refridgeratir mfg would be of great interest. This should never have happened. If my Ever Chill RV outdoor refrigerator has an internal drip pan compared to the Ever Chill RV refrigerators I have seen shown on line that show a drip pan attached to the rear and just above the condenser unit, why is my decking all spongy feeling as if the floor has absorbed moisture from inside the outdoor kitchen. The only thing I can think of is drainage from the fridge. I have checked the sealant around the outdoor kitchen door and it is solid.

Jason S.

9/25/2018

I am very sorry to hear about your flooring issue and possible bad refrigerator. I am sure it is very frustrating to have an issue multiplied with a domino effect. I reached out to the tech at our distributor again and they said they haven't had this issue. That BC-90 model has not had any issues and it is far more common to have issues with a freezer. The drip pan of your unit may have been damaged or there may be an issue with the unit if it is really filling up that tray and overflowing to the bottom of the fridge and the floor. I updated the photo with a better picture of the drip pan in hopes it will further assist as it is a better angle. With enough water to not only overflow the pan but to damage your floor, there is most definitely an issue with the refrigerator. There should not be any water on the bottom of the refrigerator. It sounds like you have done some troubleshooting outside of the fridge and have had no luck another possible source. My recommendation is to remove the fridge and run it outside of your RV to see if it is having an issue with function. If so, replace the unit. If not, I highly recommend checking the water lines to your outdoor kitchen as even the water lines can have condensation that could cause your issue. Please let me know if I can help further.

Tom

9/27/2018

Your picture shows a drip pan attached to the back of the referenced refrigerator and I believe in my last conversation I indicated that mine did not have a drip pan. What I havent asked or heard you mention from your expert is where does the condensation from inside of the refrigerator drain to? Inside mine there is what appears to be a drain hole but it is plugged and the condensation has no where to go. Is this supposed to be open to the internal drain pan you are talking about that collects the condensation so it doesnt leak out of the unit?

Jason S.

9/27/2018

Thanks for the photo and explanation. I think together we have determined the issue. The drain hole is for condensation and since your refrigerator doesn't have the drip tray like the BC-90 Everchill # 324-000111 we carry, the condensation has no where to go to evaporate. The drain hole on yours has most likely been plugged because you don't have the drip pan or a hose in a poorly plotted work-around which has inadvertently caused your flooring issue. Without that drain and either the hose or drip pan, the condensation will puddle inside and run out the unit as the seal is not completely waterproof. Most refrigerators will either have a drain with a hose attached or the drip pan so water can be removed from the unit safely and avoid damage to the flooring you have experienced. It sounds like you either need to clean out the drain and add a hose to give the water a proper place to go, or it is time to upgrade your refrigerator.

Sassy

8/10/2020

Our refrigerator is not cooling below 60 degrees, I can't find any to repair except high priced dealerships.

Jon G.

8/24/2020

I wish there was a way we could help you troubleshoot but you're going to need to reach out to a professional service for refrigerator help.

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