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GE Refrigerator coffee maker leaking
If your refrigerator coffee maker is leaking behind the dispenser, the most likely culprit is a cracked or damaged tube or hose feeding the dispenser — check the hose for holes and replace it if you find damage. Less commonly, a damaged door assembly can let water escape around the dispenser, so inspect the door for cracks or warping. A faulty control board assembly that continues to power the water valve and keeps it open is another common cause, as is a malfunctioning control board that fails to shut the inlet valve. Don’t overlook simple causes such as a K-Cup pod that is not pierced or clogged piercing pins, which can cause overflow and leaks, and inspect the coffee container for cracks. This kind of refrigerator leaking water or refrigerator dispenser leaking water often traces back to one of these parts. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to see the exact replacement part that fits your refrigerator and get step-by-step repair guidance.
01 - GE 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 - GE 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 - GE 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 - GE 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 - GE 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 water?
How can I tell if the dispenser tube or hose is the cause of the leak?
Can a bad control board or water inlet valve make the coffee maker keep dispensing and leak?
What should I check if water leaks when using a K-Cup pod?
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