Why is my converted freezer accumulating so much water inside?
Converted freezers operating at warmer temperatures often suffer from heavy moisture accumulation and water pooling along interior walls like the ice maker section. Wiping the surfaces dry only provides temporary relief as the condensation returns within hours, making it difficult to keep the unit dry.
What people tried
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Why is my converted freezer accumulating so much water inside?
- 1Checking the gasket conditionDid this help you?
- 2Considering a gasket replacementDid this help you?
- 3Wiping the moisture dry repeatedlyDid this help you?
- 4Checking door gaskets and dispenser flaps for proper sealingDid this help you?
- 5Checking supply and return air seals on the doorDid this help you?
- 6Ensuring the evaporator fan is running and the drain is not cloggedDid this help you?
In their words
Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.
“I have a 20 year old upright freezer that is condensing a lot of water.”source ↗
“This unit is condensing a lot of water.”source ↗
“what can I do to improve this situation?”source ↗
“after seeing some moisture build here and there, we tracked it down to the ice maker wall on the inside of the refrigerator. I’ll wipe it dry then it will build up again within a few hours.”source ↗
Where this came up
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