MECH-WATERLEAK
GE Profile · PSE25KYHFS 25 cu ft Side-by-Side with Dispenser
Water pooling near refrigerator — most common cause is clogged defrost drain (drain hole at bottom of freezer freezes shut); pour warm water into drain; also check drain pan underneath and water supply line connection
Error MECH-WATERLEAK on the GE Profile PSE25KYHFS 25 cu ft Side-by-Side with Dispenser means: Water Leaking on Floor. The top-ranked community fix is “Inspect and Replace Defrost Drain Heater or Drain Tube” (medium difficulty, ~60 min, DIY cost: $10-$20). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · refrigerator
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While many refrigerator repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $120-$180.
refrigerator · 2 fixes
refrigerator · 2 fixes
refrigerator · 2 fixes
refrigerator · 2 fixes
refrigerator · 2 fixes
refrigerator · 2 fixes
The GE Profile PSE25KYHFS 25 cu ft Side-by-Side with Dispenser has 8 other known error codes:
Error code MECH-WATERLEAK also appears on 6 other GE Profile models:
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