If your Admiral refrigerator is leaking water or you find water on the floor, the most likely causes are a clogged or frozen defrost drain, a damaged door gasket, or a leaky water component inside the cabinet. A frozen or clogged defrost drain will overflow the drain trough and run down to the bottom of the compartment, so start by checking and, if needed, thawing and flushing the drain. Next inspect the door gasket for tears or gaps that let humid air in and cause condensation to leak out. If those look okay, check the water tank assembly, water inlet valve, water filter housing and filter head for cracks or loose fittings; small leaks in those parts are common and often hard to spot. Don’t try to glue a cracked water tank; replace it. RepairClinic carries the parts you need and lets you enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your refrigerator, making fridge leaking water or refrigerator leaking water on floor repairs straightforward.
01 - Clogged or Freezing Defrost Drain
If the defrost drain is frozen, the water will overflow the drain trough and drip down to the bottom of the compartment. This water can eventually leak onto the floor. Check the defrost drain to determine if it is clogged or frozen. If the defrost drain is frozen, thaw the ice. In addition, flush the drain with hot water to ensure that it is clear of debris.
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02 - Admiral Refrigerator Door Gasket
If a refrigerator is leaking water outside the appliance, it's possible a door gasket is damaged. A door gasket that does not form a proper seal to the refrigerator frame will allow warm humid air to enter the refrigerator or freezer compartment. This can create condensation which can then leak out the gap between the gasket and frame onto the floor. You should inspect the door gasket for any tears or twists and replace the gasket if necessary.
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Inspect the water tank assembly for any leaks. Be aware that the leak may be very small and hard to find. If you discover a leak, replace the water tank. Do not attempt to repair the water tank—glue will not stick properly to the plastic of the tank.
The water inlet valve opens to supply water to the dispenser and icemaker. If the water inlet valve is cracked or has a loose fitting, water will leak from the valve. Inspect the water inlet valve for cracks, and make sure that it is tightly secured to the water supply line.
The water filter head might be cracked, or the seal may be torn or missing. Inspect the water filter housing for cracks. If you discover any cracks in the water filter housing, replace it.