Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water WATER-LEAK-FR Error Fix: Water Leaking Under Refrigerator

Error code WATER-LEAK-FR on the Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water means: Water Leaking Under Refrigerator. Water is collecting under or inside the refrigerator — the defrost drain may be clogged with ice or debris (flush with warm water), the drain pan under the unit may be cracked or overflowing, or a water supply line to the ice maker may be leaking; a clogged defrost drain is the most common cause and is located at the back of the freezer behind the rear panel

The most successful fix is "Inspect and Replace Drain Pan or Water Supply Line" (medium difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $10-$30. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Inspect and Replace Drain Pan or Water Supply Line") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: Adjustable wrench, T20 Torx screwdriver, Bucket or towels.

DIY cost: $10-$30. Professional repair typically costs $150-$250. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water has 8 other known error codes, including: F1 (Defrost Sensor Fault), F10 (Evaporator Fan Fault), F11 (Condenser Fan Fault), F14 (Ice Maker Fault), F15 (Ice Maker Fill Tube Frozen), and 3 more.

Error code WATER-LEAK-FR also appears on 1 other Fisher & Paykel model: Fisher & Paykel RS36A72J1 36-Inch Built-In French Door Refrigerator with ActiveSmart and Ice Maker. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.