Love your video. Just found it. I am a single woman of 73 and now own a home with not man around to fix things. Your video is very encouraging. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks.

I love that you showed your failure as well as your success. Love your golden retriever too.

Nice work love the video definitely helped. Love how you were not a afraid of taking it apart and checking it out most people wouldn’t do that.

Best video I've seen so far! Very honest and upfront and showing that not everyone has a duck bill valve to deal with made it so easy to find the problem. I was able to fix the leak in my freezer in literally 15 minutes. Thank you SO much!!!

I appreciate that you were upfront about how your first attempt was unsuccessful. It seems as though every DIY video I've ever seen (whatever the issue is) was fixed correctly the first time, every time, which is intimidating for a viewer like me. You are keeping it real, thanks! You've earned a new subscriber!

I just resolved our ice-at-the-bottom of our freezer. You were spot on! Thank you.

I was having the same problem, followed your lead, thank you so much my dear, IT WORKED! 66 yr old woman 💪, feeling accomplished thank God

Saw several other videos but they didn’t help. Found yours and this is exactly what my problem was. Thank you so much!

This problem has been driving us nuts for years. Thanks a ton for your advice! Extremely helpful! Also, if you’re not a Texan, at least you have the right ice cream!

You have a new fan. I was having the same issue where ice would accumulate at the bottom of the freezer. Not anymore 😀 Thanks to you I went to the back of the fridge and removed the drain pipe. Sure enough it was full of crud and it was not allowing the water to flow through. I flushed it out, replaced, & no more ice build up. 👏 thanks again for saving hundreds on a service call.

You've earned another subscriber with this video. 90% of search results were about frost buildup. I'm definitely pulling my fridge out TODAY to take care of this problem we've had for months. Thank you!

We've been having this problem as well. Serviceman came out showed me there was ice on the bottom and once a week I would remove the ice. But sometimes the water would run out onto the floor anyway. I was afraid my husband or I wouldn't see the water on the floor and slip and fall. So happy to see a video on this and have a solution to the problem. Thank you so much.

BEST VIDEO EVER!!!!! I really liked how you went from one option on to another until you pin pointed the problem in that curved drain pipe. I really enjoyed this video, and yes, my freezer is doing the same thing!!!!! I just laid a towel out flat under the entire front of my fridge!!!! I have so many projects going, but will look to see if I can find that drain pipe!!!!!

Great video! I had difficulty finding a video or information that addressed this problem- kept running into information regarding outside air getting in. At first, I thought it was the gaskets. When I finally found your video it was easy to address the problem. Thank you for sharing, appreciate you!

My wife would be so proud to know I learned how to fix our fridge from a smart capable woman on KZfaq. Should I tell her though…. 😊

Fantastic video. Really helpful and to the point. You saved our family some money my friend. Thanks so much from the Pacific Northwest!

I subscribed. Thank you! I have this issue for an embarrassingly long time. I never learned to fix anything. I am a single homeowner and money is tight. Sometimes I think I had no business buying a house. Lol. I have to call someone to do EVERYTHING which you know is expensive. Watching your videos is inspiring to me! Even when you don’t know exactly how to fix it when you start, you are smart enough to figure it out without messing it up. Lol. A lot of people I watch either make me think it’s more complicated than I can handle or they don’t know what they’re doing and it turns into a funny video because they just make it worse. 😂 Anyway, I’m now going to be able to fix my fridge and probably a lot of other issues around here. You literally made a huge difference in my life with this channel. Thank you so much!

You rock! My drain line was plugged with a frozen blueberry, and then I used your other video for resetting the icemaker by pulling down the clutch lever to fix my crushed-ice-only problem. Thank you!

This... this is so doable. I've been dealing with this on our Whirlpool for about 2 years. I know,, should have looked into the DIY for this sooner. Thank you so much for the thorough tutorial and troubleshooting! :)

Outstanding video. My problem was indeed the drain tube all mucked up. Very helpful showing the small sheet metal screw securing the tube to the underside of the refrigerator. Thanks again.

All the refrigerator warnings were cracking my mom up. Lol. Thanks for the video! I’m totally new to home fixes/improvements and it gave me confidence to just try some things until I get it right.

I love that you are not afraid to explore and find the cause and fix it. Most people are too scared to even try. If you don't try then you have already failed...Great job..:)

Thank you so much! Saved me the trouble of removing the back panel in the freezer. My drain line was plugged like yours.

Respect to this cute, smart and handy Southern woman! Thanks for the amazing and illustrative video!!

Just fixed mine! Took off back panel and made sure drain tubes were clear and they were. Also drain pan was dry so no water was draining from fridge. Went thru freezer took off inside panel and all frozen. Drain line was frozen too. Got a hair dryer and put on high heat or some hot water to melt ice. Well as we were doing this the drain line opened and you can hear the water draining into the bottom pan under fridge. Sounds like a brand new refrigerator! Thanks for the video! Feels good to fix yourself!

This is great video with easy to follow steps and resolved my Kenmore refrigerator forming ice at the bottom due to water 6:15 drain pipe clog. Thank you so much for recording and sharing it 🙏

Awesome! I googled up this video when my fridge had the same issue and cleaning out the drain worked like a charm. Thanks a billion for the vid.

Wonderful video! I think this is my freezer's problem too. I love your presentation where you go through the thinking process/troubleshooting. Your shot angles are also great. Thank you so much for this video!

Thank you so much for the informational video! Love your dog too! I fixed my refrigerator issue today with your help!! I love DIY's and saving $$$

Thank you So Much!!! The drain tube was clogged. I used the vacuum, and it's all good now! Saved a chunk of money w/out having to call a service tech. YAY! ~Johnny

I am so glad you posted this fix! my fridge is having the exact problem. Taking the weekend to get it repaired and back in good shape while all my guys are off hunting! 😁💪

Thought it was my ice maker dripping down the back wall until I watched this video. Cleared the drain and works great now. Thanks Thanks

I absolutely love you for being so genuine, you inspire me!❤

I did this and it worked. Lady, you rock.

Thank you for this video. We followed your directions and fixed the same problem in our Whirlpool fridge. Save us not having to call in a professional!

It looks like you live my life and I'm so glad because I'm tired of having a towel in front of my freezer... Am going to give this a go in the next couple of days - thanks!

This was the best video I found on a leaking freezer (better than the so-called professional versions). I followed your recommendations and 5 days later no water in the freezer, or on the floor. I had a clog in the drain tube just like your described. I have subscribed to ChickFix USA and will use your site routinely for the headaches that occur as a homeowner! Thank you for your videos! They are fantastic!

Been having this issue in my freezer for while. Even replaced the door Gasket thinking it was a seal issue for like $200 🤦🏼‍♂️ going to be attempting this fix this week. Thanks for the info, great video.

Not the same problem, I just like watching you’re videos. You’re ingenuity is very inspiring. I tore my freezer apart when I had a similar issue, what a mess, at least it was in my garage.😊

From a dude ... Had to repair my GE side by side refrigerator; replaced defrost heater, thermostat, temperature probe, all of which failed or were about to. Works great now EXCEPT for the drainage issue you dealt with. Gotta attend to this one final fix. Thanks for shedding some light on this particular problem and solution. Cheers!❤

Thank you for your help. I have been dealing with this problem for years. It just started with the big ice slick on the bottom. I will clean all of the areas and hopefully it will fix it.

So glad I saw this, fixed the problem in 10 minutes. Tube had about 2” of blackish gunk which cleaned out at the sink. A little scotch tape around the 1/4” driver to hold the hex screw helped me one hand that back in without dropping it. A magnetic driver would have done the same but mine was not. Thanks again!

ChickFix, after watching your video I too was able to clean out my clogged freezer.. very simple. Thank you!

Excellent video. Clear photos and instructions. Thank you.

I’m having the same problem, thank you very much for your insight with this issue.

How did you become so handy it’s very rare to see a lady do something you would think a man should do. Girl power at its best 😊thank you for sharing this video with us here on KZfaq

Mine is doing the same thing. Thanks to your video I'm going home tonight to attempt to get the drain line off and cleaned! Very useful video!!

Great video !! Just cleaned the ice out of the bottom of mine again tonight. I will be pulling that panel off this week. Thanks !!!😊

Unclogging the drain pipe actually fixed the problem with my freezer. Thank you so much!!!😊😊😊

Girl you rock! Common sense solves most issues … I have never been afraid to ponder and try to fix things as a mother of five and single ive learned MUCH… thank you for sharing this valuable info OBVIOUSLY THE OTHERS LIVING HERE ARENT CONCERNED 😩

This is a very helpful video, and we are able to fix the ice buildup issue😊

My freezer started having this issue! Gonna crack 'er open and clear out the drain! Great video!

I honestly will try this, already cleaned behind the refrigerator and vacuumed all the dust from the back. Now this seems more logical to solve my problem, thank God I don't have to purchase the Amazon item, thanks for your confidence and making repairs.

Hi from England! admire anyone going to the trouble you have and not giving up. love your personality too. You have some skills there girl!

Thank you! Your video was great. I was able to follow along and fixed my freezer. It was a job I kept putting off until I stumbled upon your video.

great video. better than my solution to simply put a kitchen towel on the bottom to freeze with the water and make ice removal easier

Great video - well done showing the steps

I love your can-do attitude.

Thank you! I really appreciate the information, pouring a little hot water before the bit of bleach definitely cleared the line without taking apart the back. I used a dryer vent cleaning hose on a shop vac. Fit the drain well enough.

❤😊watched video and followed steps! Easy! Zip tie declog tool worked first time. No frozen puddle after 1 day!

Thanks for your video. I couldn't figure out where my drain hole was and it wasn't until I saw your video that I realised it was clearly visible inside the rear panel of the freezer. But after I took the inside rear panel off I saw the drain hole was covered in two inches of ice. You have to remove everything from the freezer and take off a few screws but this should be your first port of call before messing around behind the refrigerator.

Your the Best!!! So very Helpful!!! and also added a lot of Cheer and Inspiration!!! Thanks a Million!!!!!

Wow!! Thanks for the fix for my icy freezer!!

This is sooo awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! Btw your dog is super cute!

Love it!Good detective work! I am on my second thawing ,3 years apart, The up and down kills my old knees and wrists! The first thaw took days and was 'hell like' to thaw and remove, Sad to say. Any way just wanted to say "You go" Never stop! Good Job! I love it.

Thank you for this video this will help me with our issue!

Really enjoyed your DIY video. Thank you!

Another satisfied viewer! I was able to resolve our problem. It was driving us crazy!

Thank you so much for this video . We fix our refrigerator and a big mess.

Thanks for this video help me a lot with my problem of my freezer

Really informative video and a really cute Golden Retriever.

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Great video. I could not get anything to snake through the drain because it made a tight loop seal and blowing did not work. I ended up stuffing a tygon tube up the end where the drip pan is and it made a pretty tight seal. I then vacuumed out a big slug/plug of something and that was it. This worked great because the mess ended up in my shopvac and with the clear tubing I could see the plug as it went through to the vacuum. Very satisfying! Thanks for the video.

I did this with your help. I had to clean out my drain too. Thank you ❤

Wow im going to have to try this! Great video. At least once a week we get the dreaded puddle in front of freezer due to sheet of ice freezing at the bottom.

Best video I have found on this issue

This helped us so much. Thank you!!!!! Our drain tube was hard to get out but we did it....and it was plugged up! Yuck!

Great video! This was definitely helpful!

Okay, you just earned me forever on youtube. I have had a fridge filled with icy freezer and was peeing on the floor. I just did this from your video (mind you I’m fully dumb when it comes to fixing anything) I did this and mine was disgusting. Just cleaned it off and am defrosting everything! I hope this fixed the problem but regardless it was sooooo icky it has to be the problem!💓 thanks so much!!!

Wow, I have been dealing with that ICE build up for years, I recently had to order a EF motor, once that comes in I am going to spin the fridge around and clean that hose, I am sure that most be my problem too, great video....

Thank you very much for your help! You’re is on point, thank you again for sharing 👍

Thank you!!!! We just took our drain out and it was clogged! Fingers crossed our days of randomly stepping in water are over!!!

Good job! I'm going to attempt mine.

Fantastic explanation thank you for sharing

Girl you are the bomb 💣 I just fixed mine too thanks to this video!! Girl power 💪🏼

Thank you for sharing this video. I’m having the same issue

Awesome video, great solution for an annoying problem, very funny as well. Best wishes from England 😊

Nice Job unclogging the drain pipe! Wonder if you put a screen over the drain hole to eliminate debris falling in would help? Also you made pulling your refrigerator from the wall look easy!😀💪🏼

Thank you, accessed the pipe from the rear panel on ours. I yanked it out and it was clogged with crud. Just blew it out and replaced, hope it works. Thank you so much!

Looks identical to mine. Coils would freeze up, water would freeze in drainage hole. One more thing that I found on KZfaq is to hang a 12 gauge bare copper wire from black heater tube and let it extend down into the hole. Keeps water from freezing in the hole. That’s been several years ago and no problems since. You did an awesome video. Sure saves money on those 100 dollar service calls! KZfaq is my go to place before calling service people. Replaced my ice maker that way also. Only 3 screws and unplug a connector.

Thanks, very helpful!

Wow 👏 You are a genius! Thank you

Thank you thank you thank you😊 I had exactly the same problem and was so worry that I have to buy a new refrigerator 😢but by watching your video I was able to Fix the problem 😊so again thank you so very much it was a great big help😊

Awsome!! Thank you so much. It did work for us! Really appreciate it! 👍

I know this was posted about a year ago. However I just wanted to let you know that I looked at your video after a few others and actually coming from a woman I found it more helpful. I had the same exact issue today and boy did your video came in handy,work like a charm. Same problem with mine as yours. Thank you so much appreciate your video. I'm going to subscribe so I hope you make more. 😀 Stay Blessed😌🙏

Thanks!!!! Going to try it.

Fixed the issue within minutes. Thanks!-

Thank you for the video it really helped out

This certainly helped a lot! A bunch of dust and a yellow corn tooth thing came out. :D

THANK YOU! mine was a fridgadare. same ice cube in bottom though. i ended up taking the hose off in the back of freezer, using blow dryer for 20 seconds inside in the drain hole, then a shop vac to suck melted water, then do it again for 5 to 6 times. afterwards i put shopvac hose in back where hose hooks, turn it on and have wife pour very hot water. worked good.