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Black liquid leaking from underneath refrigerator (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz to c/diy@lemmy.ml

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Refrigerator is a Frigidaire LTFR1832TF0.

Leak came from the front-right side.

I did not notice any temperature fluctuations, but I also don't notice much of anything. It still seemed cold when I unplugged it, though!

Checked the drain pan & it seems dry? Not overflowing or anything.

No water on inside of refrigerator.

Anyone have any idea what might be going on? I'd really appreciate it, as no one can take a look for another 3 days.

I don't want my food to spoil, as I don't have a lot of money. I just want to know if it'd be safe to plug it back in!

Thank you.

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[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I called a repair person, but I need to wait for 3 days until they can get me in.

Could the oil get to the front of the fridge if the compressor is located in the back? I checked around the compressor itself but didn't see any leakage.

[–] Rocketpoweredgorilla@lemmy.ca 9 points 6 months ago

If it's leaking onto the metal framework it can pool in there and come out wherever it finds a hole or low spot to come out. It's really hard to say for sure without getting under there and seeing what's going on.