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Rust on back of fridge caused damage

(Topic created on: 14-04-2022 10:18 PM)
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vanastr
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We bought a new Samsung refrigerator about six years ago and immediately noticed condensation on the back of the unit, opposite of where the ice unit is located on the inside, was starting to rust the metal.  This area is very cold, almost as if there's no insulation between the inside and the back of the unit. I attempted to add more insulation on the outside, which solved the condensation problem, however, the ice maker then froze up inside so I had to remove it.  Having forgotten about the problem, I recently pulled the fridge out and found that the rust from the condensation had damaged the floor and wall from dripping so badly during humid weather.   This is very frustrating and I wouldn't expect issues like this.  Has anyone else had this problem?    

 

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CrystalPeralta
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I just added this to my amazon cart - really hoping it stops any future leakage + rust.

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CrystalPeralta
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Has anyone had success with assistance from Samsung about this issue? I have rust on the back of my 3-year old fridge and the constant leak has now ruined the flooring, baseboards and adjacent cabinetry.

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erosion2015fridge
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IMG_0139.jpgSamsung fridge purchased in 2015.  Showing the same erosion problem as all others.  It damaged our tile floor and stained the wall behind.  The Samsung company should be ashamed to not take any action on this issue.  Fridges are a very expensive appliance that we trust in to work for us for a long time. 

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SHRIVES
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Did you ever figure out what causes that wet spot? I am just starting to have one show up. 

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akirk3
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It was caused by bad engineering. There really is no fix other than getting a new refrigerator. 

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Fabes68
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I remove the fridge yearly from recess to clean the condenser fins etc but noticed it happening at year 8 of current 10 year ownership. I had moved it due to technician coming for second ice maker failure and then asked him about it and confirmed it is a known issue that Samsung don't want to know about and caused by the expansion and contraction of the foam insulation behind the walls of fridge.

This causes fractures and cold air is now contacting the outer shell making it cold and therefore condensation occurs.

As advised from another person on this forum above I simply put foam insulation paneling sheets that have a adhesive on the sections that where found sweating but I caught it early by chance simply by checking the back each year. Im hoping that will stop the sweat and therefore the water run off and future rust.

 

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