Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - Is there a temporary fix for pinhole leaks

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friarbob
11-17-05, 12:57 PM
I'm receiving new refrigerator on Sat -- the old one just developed a new pinhole leak in the copper tubing -- is there a temporary fix that will hold me until Sat? I did a search -- I'm not replacing if I can help it.

majakdragon
11-17-05, 01:15 PM
friarbob, Welcome to the DIY Forums.
If its a leak, it's probably Freon leaking. You MAY be able to slow it down with a piece of rubber and a hose clamp. I would think that it is pretty low on Freon by now. Only thing I know of though. Good luck.
friarbob
11-17-05, 01:33 PM
no it's definitly water -- when I turned the water valve behind the fridge off -- it stopped leaking.
If the icemaker doesn't work and there's no water dispenser can't I just leave the water off?

friarbob
11-17-05, 01:42 PM
Called sears -- basic common sense told me what I thought I already knew and wanted confirmed -- sorry to bother. I turned the water off.
majakdragon
11-17-05, 02:13 PM
At least you got the problem solved. Thats what we try to do here. It just took a little extra time in your case and a phone call. Glad it's solved.