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Refrigerator coffee maker leaking
If your refrigerator coffee maker is leaking, you can usually track it down without calling a pro. Start by checking the coffee container for cracks or holes — the page notes a damaged container as the most likely culprit. Next inspect the water tube or hose behind the dispenser for splits or pinholes that let water escape. A faulty control board or control board assembly can also cause over-dispensing by keeping the inlet valve energized, so verify the valve closes and look for burned or shorted components before replacing boards. If you use K-Cups, make sure pods are pierced properly and the piercing pins are not clogged; a paper clip can clear a blocked pin. Less commonly, a damaged door assembly can allow misalignment that affects the dispenser. If the leak is putting water on the floor or you see the refrigerator leaking water around the dispenser, these checks will narrow the problem. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your fridge and get step-by-step repair help.
01 - Refrigerator Door
Although it is not a common cause, a damaged door assembly could be causing the refrigerator coffee maker to leak. Inspect the door for any cracks or damage and replace if required.
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02 - Refrigerator Hose
If the refrigerator coffee maker is leaking behind the dispenser, it's likely the tube or hose connected to the dispenser has a crack or a hole in it. Inspect the tube or hose for damage and replace if required.
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03 - Refrigerator Control Board Assembly
If the refrigerator coffee maker is leaking, it's possible the coffee maker is dispensing too much water. This can be caused by a defective control board assembly continuing to allow voltage to be sent to the water dispensing valve, keeping the valve open. You can inspect the board assembly for signs of burning or a shorted-out component. You should first confirm there are no cracks or holes in the coffee maker container or hoses connected to the dispenser, as well as determine the dispensing valve is functioning normally before considering a control board assembly replacement.
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04 - K-Cup pod Is not pierced or pin is clogged
If the K-Cup pod is not pushed down firmly, the lower pin may not pierce through the pod. If the pins are clogged or not piercing all the way through the K-Cup, water may leak from the coffee maker. If the upper or lower pins are clogged, they can be cleaned with a paper clip.
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05 - Refrigerator Control Board
If the refrigerator coffee maker is leaking, it's possible the coffee maker is dispensing too much water. This can be caused by a defective control board continuing to allow voltage to be sent to the water inlet valve, keeping the valve open. You can inspect the control board for signs of burning or a shorted-out component. You should first confirm there are no cracks or holes in the coffee maker container or hoses connected to the dispenser, as well as determine the inlet valve is functioning normally before considering a control board replacement.
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06 - Refrigerator Container
The most likely cause of a refrigerator coffee maker leaking is a damaged container. Inspect the coffee maker container for any cracks or holes and replace if required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my refrigerator coffee maker leaking behind the dispenser?
My fridge water dispenser is dispensing too much water and leaking. Is it the water inlet valve or the control board?
How do I clean or fix clogged K-Cup piercing pins that are causing the coffee maker to overflow?
How do I find the right replacement hose, container, or control board on RepairClinic?
Can a damaged refrigerator door cause the built-in coffee maker to leak?