Everchill RV Refrigerator W/ Freezer Leak Troubleshooting

Updated 08/01/2024 | Published 06/01/2021

Question:

The refrigerator is leaking water on the floor of my camper for 4 day. What is the problem. The Model # is WD-282FWDC

asked by: Murray C

Expert Reply:

If your Everchill RV Refrigerator w/ Freezer - 10.7 Cu Ft - 12V - Stainless Steel Item # 324-000119 is leaking the culprit is most likely that the drain tube is clogged and not allowing water to go into the drain pan to evaporate. You'll want to unplug the fridgeand leave the doors open for a couple of days to fully defrost any ice build up this may have caused. This will most likely cause more water to leak out the ice melts.

You'll also need to remove the back panel of the fridge and you'll see a hose or rubber tube that leads down to a pan. You'll be able to clean the line out with a long pipe cleaner. Once you have it defrosted and cleaned you can plug it back in and let it cool down.

Now is also a good time to check your door gasket to ensure you're getting a proper seal as well.

expert reply by: Kevin C

Linda S.

7/29/2024

Ours leaks also. But it is built in. Any ideas or help on removing it to check?

Kevin C.

7/29/2024

@LindaS The drain tube is located in the back of the unit. You should have an access panel on the outside of the RV where the fridge is that you can remove to gain access to the back side. From there you'll need to remove the wire cover and can gain access to the drain line. It's a super tight space and you'll only be able to run a pipe cleaner up it unless you fully took the fridge apart.

Linda S.

8/1/2024

@KevinC I checked outside, all enclosed. The refrigerator is in the slide, no access. Any other ideas? Linda

Kevin C.

8/1/2024

@LindaS If you have no exterior access then I'd look at the base of the fridge to see if there's a bracket holding it in place that you can remove.