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Danby Refrigerator coffee maker leaking
If your refrigerator coffee maker is leaking, start by checking the coffee container for cracks or holes — that’s cited as the most likely cause. Next, inspect the small hoses and tubes behind the dispenser for splits or pinholes, especially if the leak appears at the back of the dispenser. A faulty control board or control board assembly can also cause over-dispensing by keeping voltage on the water inlet or dispensing valve, so check the valve and the board for burned components if the unit keeps letting water through. If you use K-Cup pods, make sure the pod is fully pierced and that the upper and lower pins are not clogged; a paper clip can clear debris. A damaged door assembly is an unlikely cause but worth a look if the other checks come up clean. If you need replacement parts, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to pull up the exact part for your fridge and get step-by-step repair help so you can stop the refrigerator leaking water and get the coffee maker working again.
01 - Danby Refrigerator Hose
If the refrigerator coffee maker is leaking behind the dispenser, it's likely the tube or hose connected to the dispenser has a crack or a hole in it. Inspect the tube or hose for damage and replace if required.
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02 - Danby Refrigerator Door
Although it is not a common cause, a damaged door assembly could be causing the refrigerator coffee maker to leak. Inspect the door for any cracks or damage and replace if required.
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03 - Danby Refrigerator Control Board Assembly
If the refrigerator coffee maker is leaking, it's possible the coffee maker is dispensing too much water. This can be caused by a defective control board assembly continuing to allow voltage to be sent to the water dispensing valve, keeping the valve open. You can inspect the board assembly for signs of burning or a shorted-out component. You should first confirm there are no cracks or holes in the coffee maker container or hoses connected to the dispenser, as well as determine the dispensing valve is functioning normally before considering a control board assembly replacement.
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04 - K-Cup pod Is not pierced or pin is clogged
If the K-Cup pod is not pushed down firmly, the lower pin may not pierce through the pod. If the pins are clogged or not piercing all the way through the K-Cup, water may leak from the coffee maker. If the upper or lower pins are clogged, they can be cleaned with a paper clip.
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05 - Danby Refrigerator Control Board
If the refrigerator coffee maker is leaking, it's possible the coffee maker is dispensing too much water. This can be caused by a defective control board continuing to allow voltage to be sent to the water inlet valve, keeping the valve open. You can inspect the control board for signs of burning or a shorted-out component. You should first confirm there are no cracks or holes in the coffee maker container or hoses connected to the dispenser, as well as determine the inlet valve is functioning normally before considering a control board replacement.
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06 - Danby Refrigerator Container
The most likely cause of a refrigerator coffee maker leaking is a damaged container. Inspect the coffee maker container for any cracks or holes and replace if required.
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Can a bad control board make the coffee maker keep dispensing water?
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