Maytag Freezers - Page 8 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support
Ice maker tray over flows and clumps ice, water
Good day,
The normal operation is for the ice maker to harvest a batch of cubes, and then just before competing it's cycle, to open the valve to add more water for 7 seconds then shut off smartly.
At least 50% of water valve problems cause an overfill problem, because of internal wear etc. that does not let the valve close on time. This causes an overflow problem to the ice maker, and all the problems you described.
It should be corrected as soon as possible, since they have been known to throttle open and never close. Should it be overnight or while away, the damage can become quite serious.
Maytag rtd 2300aaw Fridge.
Hi
Thanks for using FixYa. Most times
this is a plugged defrost drain system. The defrost heater in the freezer
section melts the frost and changes it to water, this water is suppose to flow
down a drain system. If this drain system is restricted or plugged the water
will leak inside the refrigerator. The drain system starts in the freezer
section with a tray built under the evaporator coil. The water is funneled
through a small hose into a cup in the top
middle of the fresh food section (not on all models, but this is the most
common way), from there, the water is directed out the back wall to a drain
hose that runs down the back of the refrigerator into a condensing tray. The
heat created under the fridge makes the water evaporate and disappear. Some of
the cups (in the top
back of the fresh food section) can be removed for cleaning. A turkey baster
can be used to help clean out the drain system. Fill the baster with hot water
and "blast" it into the drain hose to help flush it out. A piece of
wire or pipe cleaner can also be pushed into the drain hoses to help clean then
out. Please do accept the solution if the issue is resolved or
else revert for further assistance.
Thanks
Rylee
There is water leaking into the freezer and
This sounds like your Defrost drain is cloged. Do not chizel the ice. use hot water or a hair dryer to remove the ice. Now your either going to be lucky or a little unlucky. look at the back bottom area of the freezer and look for a hole the size of a dime. This is the defrost drain if you see it. If you don't then you will need to pull the power plug from the machine and remove the back wall of the freezer to find the drain. Then you can defrost the ice and then pour hot water down it the defrost that ice and get the drain clear. Its not good practice to shove things down the tube to clear the drain. you could break the tube. if you half to use somthing like a zip tie that is flexable.
Once the drain is flowing water your clear and can put the back wall back together. and plug the machine back in.
Keep in mind that you will need to remove the food and have a place for it while you are working on the machine.
one more thing. try not to pour more that 2 to 3 cups of hot water down the drain. The pan may not hold much more and will spill on the floor behind the machine.
Found water leaking from our maytag side by side
The defrost drain hole in the freezer side is frozen closed.
Turn off the fridge.Remove the bottom bin and look on the back wall of the freezer for the drain pan. It will have a block of ice in it. Use a hair dryer to defrost the pan AND the drain hole inside the pan,until you can pour a cup of water through the drain hole.
Maytag refrigerator water dispenser not working
you may have dislodged a sensor or perhaps you may have blocked your water line somehow... im not sure about this specific model, but just try having a look at what you did and see if there are sensors around there.. and make sure u havent dropped anything in there wich may have clogged the lines... lets hope its not your solenoid that has gone, sounds unlikely though you never know
How long is warranty on sealed system of
BASE WARRANTY
12 months
12 months
01/01/2003
Leak Not Found
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Compressor Process Stub
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Other Sealed System Repair
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Refrigerant Charge
120 months
0 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Heat Loop
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Drier
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Sound Muffler - Leaks, Restrictions, Rep
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Liquid Control Valve - Leaks, Restrictio
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Service Valves
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Accumulator / Heat Exchanger
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Capillary
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Tubing / Valves - Leaks
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Condenser / Precooler (High Side)
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Evaporator (Low Side)
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Strainer Replacement
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Tubing / Cap Tube Replacement
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Heat Pump Valve Replacement
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Accumulator / Heat Exchanger Replacement
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Condenser / Precooler Replacement
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Evaporator Replacement
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Compressor Replacement
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Liquid Control Valve
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Sound Muffler
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Food Loss
120 months
120 months
01/01/2003
12/31/2005
Light Bulb / Indicator Light
0 months
0 months
01/01/2003
I have just purchased a second hand fridge freezer
A leak from the freezer means the icemaker is overfilling OR the water valve is broken.
Hard to diagnose without looking the appliance, so, check:
Can you see if the water is coming out from the icemaker fill tube? If so, is the icemaker bar in the OFF Position?
If both questions are answered as yes, the the water valve needs to be replaced. Perhaps it was already broken or foreign objects went into it during installation.
The part number for this model is 61005997 and costs about $25.00 USD. Check at the local appliance parts store (or check in google for a local appliance repair and parts). As I don't have your location, I can't do it for you.
For more information and support about your appliance you can visit the maytag website support at
http://www.maytag.com/support/service_parts.jsp
Good luck !
The fridge/freezer is making buzzing noises that
ur compressor is trying to start but the safety is turning it off may have a bad compressor but try this first might get it working again -(safety click sound) disconnects power when compressor gets to hot or is drawing to many amps--stuck--comp gets hot unplug unit and clean with a vacuum carefully under where comp and fan are this is the condenser area after cleaning or 1 hr plug in and check for start and that condenser fan is working may be reason for overheating-if still not working compressor needs service
Freezer leaves puddles on the floor
ok hopefully i or the whatev er tech told you to ensure that the drain tube is free of obstruction
try removing the back panel and then remove the drain tube it self
make sure it is not restricted in any way
next if you have the metal drip pan above the tube
make sure the hole in the middle of the mtal pan is twisted open with a screwdriver
put a flat head in the hole and twist....
sometime you will get a water tension cover here similar to pudding skin
believe it or not that skin will block the hole and buld up ice
sinc eyou defrost seems to be working just fine im sure this should help
on elast thing there might be a duck bill on your drain tube
if therte is remove it,,,, its a rubber drip regulater on the pan end of rthe drain
I have a maytag freezer does it self defrost?
If it has a fan in it, it's self defrosting. The moving air burns away the frost and 8 out of every 24 hours, the defrost timer will turn a heating element in the cooling coils, to melt away any ice buildup.
If it isn't a self defrost model, you can safely defrost it woth a pan of hot water. I also use a spray bottle woth hot water to help the process. DON'T use anything electrical to make the heat. Water can drip into or onto it and you could get electrocuted.
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