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My side by side refrigerator on the freezer side
There is a defrost heater that periodically turn on to melt the accumulated frost on the coil. The heater will warm the coil to about 45 degrees and a defrost thermostat should shut off power to the heater. The defrost cycle should only last about 30-45 minutes then the compressor should kick on. If you find that some items in your freezer are melting, or that the freezer is not maintaining temperature, then something is wrong. Hope this helps you.
I have a Maytag 3
Either, the defrost timmer has had it, or the freezer defrost element has failed, the element is the most common cause of this type of problem. You have ice build-up in the freezer cores because it cant defrost, all frostfree units rely on cold air from the freezer to blow into the fridge, if the freezer cores become blocked, air can not pass to the fridge side. I bet you, if you left the unit off for 2 days to defrost totally,,,,with the doors open...then plugged it back in, it would work like new for 2 weeks.
Timmer or defrost element needs to be replaced...do not fall for the trick that the fridge mech. has to take it away, you tell him that this is the problem and you will save yourself ALOT of cash.
Dont forget to vote for the solution...regards Russ
Admiral 2!ADW (2001): ice on the floor of the
The discharge tube of the unit is blocked (defost the unit totally before doing this process), locate where the water discharge is located inside the freezer,,,usually lower rear of the cab, you will see a run-off chanel to a central point, it may have a small filter 5 - 10 mm hole. Remove the filter and use a piece of edge trimmer cord (500mm long) poke it down the hole till you see it appear in the evap tray located over the compressor located in the rear lower external of the unit, you will need 2 people to complete this process, 1 inside the unit poking and one looking at the collection tray over or by the compressor. you may need to thrust the cord down a couple of times to clear the blockage but it will work a treat...Regards Russ
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Ice forms on the lower
The drain from the freezer is at the base of the evaporator section.
This is behind a plastic cover at the back inside, which must be removed to see it.
There should be screws visible, or clips which must be removed first. Often these are covered with plastic covers too.
Use a mould-killer spray, and a length of PVC covered wire to clear it.
Freezer is making rumbleing noise!
You have an abnormal compressor on running.
Unfortunately , it is hard to repair this compressor. People usually replace the compressor rather than get it repaired.
Prolonged this situation will increase your electricity bill.
Electrician was here yesterday and
Hi and welcome to FixYa. I am Kelly,
There is no reset button. There is a thermal overload on the compressor called a KliXon and that is what should be cycling about every 5 - 8 minutes if the compresor did not start.
When there is a temporary loss of power 10 minutes or less there is a good possibility that the internal coolant pressures are way to high for the compressor to start. Unplug the unit for 15 - 20 minutes and plug it back in FIRST. (longer is better) This will give the coolant system time to equalize so the compressor can start. If after trying the unplug / wait / re-pulg routine it still does ot start or cool just repsond here and I will gladly help you.
Thanks for choosing FixYa,
Kelly
I don't have an owners manual and want to know
Click Here for your user manual=>
MQU1556AEW.pdf The settings for defrost should come
automatically every 12 hours. You may test the defrost timer that appears to be behind the kick plate at base and front bottom of refrigerator by removing the kick plate first and using a flathead screwdriver turn slowly clockwise until compressor stops. After a few minutes you should be able to hear a crackling noise or sizzle by opening the door and listening. Leave the timer like that for up to 35 minutes and if the freezer does not start on its own the the timer is not working properly and will need replaced. Click Here=> MQU1556AEW Unit parts number 15 in photo is defrost timer. The defrost timer is part number=> 4357124 Defrost Timer Check for air leaks around door seal as this will cause the same symptoms. If by chance the defrost timer works and the defrost does not then let me know here or here=> Appliance 911 The only other parts are the defrost heater number 16 in photo MQU1556AEW Unit Parts and part number for defrost heater is Click Here=> 8201749 If you change the defrost heater it is always good to replace the defrost thermostat number 18 in MQU1556AEW Unit Parts The defrost thermostat is part number=> 1-81801-001 The most likely problem is the defrost timer but I needed to cover every possibility. If you have questions please feel free to ask, Thanks, Sea Breeze
How do you change out a maytag ice maker model
If you are trying to unplug the harness from the ice maker housing, take a small screwdriver and press in on the tab that locks the harness into the ice maker. If you are trying to remove the harness from the back or side wall, there is a small tab on the side of the plug that needs to be pulled out to unlock it.
Drain freezes and bottom ices up ii have thawed
My be that the unit is not defrosting. There is a timer that turns off the freezer and turns on a heating element to melt the ice in the cooling fins. If this does not happen the fins fill with ice and ice begins to form as the water drips down under the ice. the bottom will freeze and the top will begin to warm.
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