I have a Maytag side by side 5yr old fridge. The first time I had the problem there were Ice crystal build up in the back freezer vents & the fridge temp was at 60 despite turning the gauge to the coldest setting. Unplugged it and let it thaw for 24 hrs. blew out the lines and it operated for 2 weeks without problem. Now there was frost particles on the back freezer compartment and a large amount of ice on the bottom of the freezer with the fridge warming again and also the freezer not as cold as it should be. Let it thaw again with water coming out of the freezer door and draining down the back and out the front bottom.
I really believe your adaptive defrost located inside the fresh food compartment and inside the control panel is defective. It puts your refrigerator on a timely defrost and if defective this problem you listed in your post happens. Yes we may need to also check the defrost heater and defrost thermostat but with my experience with that type of Adaptive Defrost Control is famous for its failure.
ADAPTIVE DEFROST CONTROL Part Number 61005988 You can find it located on two of my websites. Some models like yours came with a Defrost Timer. We will need just look inside the control panel and see for sure. Here is a photo of the Adaptive defrost. If you should need to contact me please send an email or try to answer here. Problem is I don't get notifications when someone comments. [email protected]
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