How To — Clean Refrigerator Drain Tube

The culprit is likely not a major mechanical failure, but a tiny, often-forgotten piece of plumbing: the .

You’ve noticed it before: that small puddle of murky water forming just inside the crisper drawer, or the mysterious trickle leaking out from under the fridge onto your kitchen floor. You check the door seals. You level the appliance. But the water keeps coming.

So next time you see that puddle, don’t panic. Just find the hole and start flushing. Your floors—and your wallet—will thank you.