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Leaking water inside fridge/freezes the food

My roper refridgerator Model YRT18WKXFW00 and SERIAL # EH0517732 Manufacture date is 01/98 The fridge inside is leaking water or dripping water from the freezer and we set the dial for normal and it still freezes our food. Please what could the problem be?

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Most likely your defrost condensate drain in the rear of your freeze is frozen over. I have put together a long page on the link below. Little too much about leaks in refrigerators and how to solve the problem to fit this page. Choose the part that applies most to your situation and let me know how I may help you resolve yours. I'll be here if you need so click on the link below, Thanks, Sea Breeze
HOW TO FIX A DRAIN LEAK INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER PART 2

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