Freezer Leaks From the Door

Drain

• The most common cause of water buildup in a freezer, as well as in a refrigerator, is a clogged drain system. Water backed up from the drain system can leak into the freezer and drip from the doors. The drain system must be defrosted and cleared of any plugs in order for the freezer and refrigerator to operate properly and stop the water leak.

Gaskets

• Gaskets are the rubber-like seals around the edge of the freezer door. If they become cracked, ripped or warped, they allow cold air to escape from the freezer, and warm air to enter the freezer. This exchange can cause moisture to build up around the gaskets and leak out from the door. It can also allow water from other sources, such as a blocked drain system or broken ice maker, to leak out the freezer door more readily.

Ice Maker

• Water lines to an ice maker can easily crack, split or get punctured. While the water usually runs down the line to the floor, sometimes, it can run into the freezer and leak out the door. In the case of an ice maker leak, there is usually a large buildup of ice near the site of the leak, tapering off to less ice near the door. The water line must be repaired in order to stop the leak.

Moisture Buildup

• Large differences in temperature between the interior of the freezer and the exterior of the door can result in moisture buildup inside the freezer, especially around the gaskets. This condensation will leak out when the door is opened. The energy-saver feature on the freezer may need to be turned off, which will allow better temperature regulation near the exterior of the freezer.