Guide
Fridge water line leaking? Shut it off.
Ice-maker lines drip for hours behind the unit. Pull the fridge carefully if safe, shut the supply, then check your ZIP for help.
Do this now
- Close the refrigerator water supply valve if you can reach it.
- Pull the unit straight out only if flooring is intact and cords allow.
- Unplug if the outlet is dry and accessible.
- Photograph the line, valve, and wet flooring/cabinets.
- Enter your ZIP on DryCalm for next steps and a restoration line when available.
When to get help
Call for professional mitigation if you have standing water, wet drywall or carpet, sewage, a sagging ceiling, or any electrical risk. DryCalm is not 911 and does not give free quotes — when partner coverage exists for your ZIP, we show a number to call. Contractors are independent; DryCalm may be compensated for connections.
FAQs
Plastic ice-maker lines vs copper?
Older plastic lines fail more often. Braided or copper replacements reduce risk — but any active leak needs shutoff and drying.
Water only under the fridge — is that minor?
It can still soak subfloor and adjacent cabinets. Check neighboring rooms for damp baseboards.
Should I empty the fridge before pulling it out?
If you can do it quickly and safely, yes — a lighter unit is easier to move without scraping wet floors. Unplug only from a dry outlet.
Does DryCalm give free quotes for appliance leak?
No. DryCalm is free guidance — not a quote marketplace. When partner coverage exists for your ZIP, we show a number to call an independent contractor. DryCalm may be compensated for connections.
Should I call before or after contacting insurance?
If unsafe, call 911 first. Otherwise stop the water if safe, photograph damage, then call your insurer and get a mitigation assessment. Order can vary by policy — document timing either way.