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    Default Drain line freezing shut

    Model Number: FRT18S6JQ4
    Brand: Frigidaire
    Age: 1-5 years

    Hello,

    This unit is just the latest one to give us this problem. We have had many of the similar FRT18 units over the last 6 years give us problems. The drain line in the freezer compartment freezes over completely and then it starts raining inside the refrigerator. I usually thaw the drain tube out and then it is better. A handful of the units do it once to twice a year. Is the there a more permanent fix for this or a reason for this to occur.

    Thanks
    Doug

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    Hi Doug,

    Did you run anything else down the drain line besides hot water? like a little rotor router snake?

    I use a evaporator cooler spider snake:
    http://www.azpartsmaster.com/Products/Cooler-Spider-Snake__CLR4690.aspx

    Also run a little bleach through the drain line.

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