Maintenance Guides / Appliances

Clean refrigerator drip pan

Difficulty: easyTime: 20 mins

Why it matters

Standing water grows mold and odors; the pan is hidden and universally forgotten.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Unplug the fridge.

  • 2

    Remove the kick plate (usually snaps off).

  • 3

    Locate the drip pan (often a plastic tray under the fridge).

  • 4

    Carefully pull it out and empty contents.

  • 5

    Wash with hot soapy water and replace.