Clogged Refrigerator Drain |link| May 2026

Take your long brush, pipe cleaner, or zip tie. Gently push it into the drain hole. You will likely feel resistance—that is the "sludge plug." Work it back and forth to break it up.

Save the $200 service call. Grab a turkey baster and some hot water. Your fridge—and your socks—will thank you. Have you fixed a clogged drain before? What was the grossest thing you pulled out of the hole? Let us know in the comments. clogged refrigerator drain

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Before you call a repair tech (and spend $200+), take a deep breath. Take your long brush, pipe cleaner, or zip tie