Refrigerator is a Frigidaire LTFR1832TF0.

Leak came from the front-right side.

I did not notice any temperature fluctuations, but I also don’t notice much of anything. It still seemed cold when I unplugged it, though!

Checked the drain pan & it seems dry? Not overflowing or anything.

No water on inside of refrigerator.

Anyone have any idea what might be going on? I’d really appreciate it, as no one can take a look for another 3 days.

I don’t want my food to spoil, as I don’t have a lot of money. I just want to know if it’d be safe to plug it back in!

Thank you.

EDIT: had my BIL stop by to take a look. More than likely it’s refrigerant. The compressor was fine, but one of the lines on it would not get cold, so that’s that. Probably a leak in the line, more than likely from a failed seal.

The cost to refill the refrigerant / repair the line / seal would cost waaaaay more than a new fridge, unfortunately.

Thanks, y’all. Appreciate the help and advice.

  • @Septimaeus
    12•26 days ago

    Didn’t see others mention yet: if that’s compressor oil, it’ll smell. Even after airing out on the towel for a while the solvent smell will be there. (Edit: also I’ve never recovered from a fridge but the dirtiest oil I’ve seen was more brown than inky black.)

    If not though, then I’d be very curious. Soy sauce? Balsamic vinegar? Cuttlefish sachet? KM? …Prune juice?