Jump to content
Click here to check out this guide

FAQs | Repair Videos | Academy | Newsletter | Contact


DISCLOSURE: We may earn a commission when you use one of our coupons/links to make a purchase.
  • Upcoming Events

    • 30 March 2024 02:00 PM Until 03:00 PM
      0  
      All Appliantology tech members are invited to join in this workshop on all things Appliantological: bidness, customers, tools, troubleshooting, flavorite brewski, whatever. Webcams and microphones are open and live!
      This workshop is also a great time for any students at Master Samurai Tech to bring any and all questions about the coursework. We're happy to walk through any concepts you're having trouble with. Think of it like office hours with your teachers. 
      If you have a specific appliance problem you'd like us to talk about, post it here! We need a problem statement and a PDF of the tech sheet or schematic so we can all see it on screen share. If you have a PDF that isn't already in the File library here at Appliantology, send it to us by attaching it to the contact form. 
      Also, follow this Calendar Event so you'll get notified of new posts here. Look for the "Follow" button either at the top of the topic on desktop or below the topic on mobile.
      Who: This workshop is only available to tech members at Appliantology.
      When: Saturday, March 30 @10:00 AM Eastern Time.
      Where: Online via Zoom
      How:
      Click here to go to the forum topic with the registration link. If you're interested, register now. Arrive a couple minutes early to make sure your connection is working. Set a reminder for yourself for this workshop so you don’t miss it.  And check out past workshops here: https://appliantology.org/announcement/33-webinar-recordings-index-page/

Kenmore 255.19702010 Chest Freezer pool of water


w2dsx

Recommended Posts

Small Kenmore 255.19702010 Chest Freezer (deep freezer) kept in dry basement left a good sized puddle of water beneath it in a span of a few hours.  Unplugged it, mopped up the water, moved things to a cooler, defrosted it.  It never did this before, so I was alarmed.  All of the things were frozen solid, so the moisture didn't come from the box itself, and it only had a little frost ice on the inside sides.  Last defrosted (manual/unplugged only) in the Summer.  Poked around on the net and saw only "clogged drain" or clogged defrost pipe.  My unit only has one drain in the box, one that's secured with plastic plugs that's normally screwed tight until a defrost is done.  Took off the side panel and saw that the compressor is a sealed system, with no pipe anywhere for draining, all is sealed metal pipe.  Tipped it over to look at the bottom for a plug or hole of some sort, and saw just a big silver insulated jacket, with one spot that has a circular area that's made of a cork-like material, and also near the compressor area, is a spot where the insulation is cut away, but big fabric patch is put over it and liberally hot-glued.  All was dry, and there is no drip pan or other access panel.

Outlet was energized, plugged it in and seemed to run normally (it's very quiet normally with an occasional popping noise like metal expanding under heat), no smoke, etc., so I unplugged and came here.  Is this a fatal thing, or...?  Water was dark, about a pint's worth in the mop bucket.  Thanks in advance!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Replies 0
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

  • w2dsx

    1

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

×
×
  • Create New...