Drain — Clogged Refrigerator

Save the $200 service call. Grab a turkey baster and some hot water. Your fridge—and your socks—will thank you. Have you fixed a clogged drain before? What was the grossest thing you pulled out of the hole? Let us know in the comments.

Look at the back inside wall of the fridge (just above the bottom floor). You’ll see a small slit or hole—usually ¼ to ½ inch wide. That’s your target. clogged refrigerator drain

Heat 2 cups of water until it’s very hot (not boiling—you don’t want to warp plastic). Using your turkey baster, shoot the hot water directly into the drain hole. Save the $200 service call