I think it depends on the refrigerator but they are usually on the back of the fridge near the floor.
The chances may be slim that this is the case but I ask because it has happened to me before. I heard drips and at one point saw water on the floor. After some investigation I saw that the pan was full.
Here is some info.
http://www.ehow.com/how_12024841_repair-drain-pan-overflow-whirlpool-sidebyside-refrigerator.html
If it is the case then you may want to check that your fan is working and if it is make sure that the grates on the front of your fridge near the ground are clean. More importantly check that the metal grills behind that grate are cleared of dust build up. It can really get clogged in there. Most of us do not clean those areas and that can lead to problems.
If your fan is not working then I "believe" that this can lead to your condenser overheating and burning out.
OK, where's the drip pan?
From: subprong <subprong@gmail.com>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 12:44 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] Refrigerator leak, please help
Is there a chance that the drip pan on your fridge has overflown and is pouring over onto your floor?On Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 10:24 AM, Cindi Waters <clean_boost@yahoo.com> wrote:
OK, I am not sure where the water valve is, probably under the sink, but I figure if I shut that off, it won't hurt anything for a few weeks, right? I live in a condo so I doubt the pipes will freeze in this hot weather in the southern US anyway. Thanks.
From: Ron Johnson <l0c0l0b0@hotmail.com>
To: YahooGroup DIY <doit_yourself@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 12:00 PM
Subject: RE: [DIY] Refrigerator leak, please help
I would do both. Since you don't know where the leak is, you need to make sure that where ever the leak is, it'll be stopped. If it is in the line to the icemaker, you might still find a puddle when you get home, but not as much as if the line was still open.
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: clean_boost@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:46:51 +0000
Subject: [DIY] Refrigerator leak, please help
I found a water leak on the floor and it seems to be from the icemaker. Unfortunately, we are going away for a few weeks starting tomorrow, and cannot call in a plumber. If I turn OFF the icemaker (in other words, put it in the UP position so it does not make ice), would that temporarily solve the problem so that if it is in conjunction with the icemaker that will stop the passage of water? OR -- better yet -- should I shut the valve that leads to the icemaker, but I don't know which valve it is. Help, please.
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