Bad Odor in Whirlpool Conquest Refrigerator

Dead mouse or rat is a definite possibility.

Same problem as sfpoe - since before Thanksgiving! Smells like either spoiled produce or stagnant water, but cannot find anything as the source. Our ice maker isn't hooked up, so not water should be in those tubes.

If you purchased this machine NEW 6 months ago, everything on it is under warranty. You should contact the selling dealer to verify you are entitled to a free service call. Changing the filter is routine maintenance and in no way should affect the warranty.

check the evaporater tray on top of the compressor , clean.

sounds like fungus in the drain tube
unplug fridge p\and pour some bleach in the freezer
it stinks but it will kill the smell
after 10 min or so take fridge to patio and hose her down water will not hurt the fridge it will however clear the drain lines
and it might be a good time to clean the coils and the colection tray under the back of the fridg any way

Any drippings in back may cause a funny smell with water settling behind the refrigerator. Pull your refrigerator out from the wall and trace the smell. Maybe your waterline needs to be cleaned.

hi feel sorry for u but if u have all this problems already... why don't u ask the company or store u bought this LEMON..... so replace it or get money back...otherwise go in contact with customer protection and complain to them,,,,,
hope u get a satisfactory answer.....

There is a water filter located in the toe kick panel in front of the fridge at floor level.
Problem solved.

hi there,

the bad odour could be from the compressor, evaporator or heat exchanger. can you supply the complete model # please?

thanks.

Mold and mildew can cause problems like this. It is even possible that a small animal may have invaded your home and gotten into the box somehow. Cleaning the inside of the box with a dilute bleach solution may help. For continuing odor absorption, place an open container, say a 1/4 cup, of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) in the compartment. Change as often as once a week. The powder will absorb the odor.