Refrigerator-Repair

Water on the Kitchen Floor Under Your Fridge? Here's Where It's Coming From

Water on the floor is stressful, especially on laminate or hardwood. Take a breath. Most fridge leaks come from three places, and two of them are easy.

First, figure out where it’s coming from

Pull the fridge out (gently, ideally with a second person, and unplug it if you have an ice or water line you’ll be moving). Then check, in this order:

1. The water supply line

If your fridge has an ice maker or water dispenser, there’s a thin plastic or braided line running to the back. Check the connection at the valve on the wall and at the fridge. Wet fittings, drips, or a kinked line? Tighten it or replace the line. A $15 fix.