Thread Number: 84894
/ Tag: Refrigerators
Maytag refrigerator help? |
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Post# 1093629 , Reply# 1   10/18/2020 at 15:34 (1,286 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Two things I've experienced:
1) Warm freezer: Bad evaporator fan.
2) Ice build-up in freezer or water leaking from freezer: Clogged defrost water drain. Even something as small as a single frozen pea can block the drain.
The clicking I'm not sure about, but it could be the defrost timer is toast. If that's the case, it could cause both of the problems you're having.
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Post# 1093796 , Reply# 3   10/20/2020 at 01:11 (1,284 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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My sister has a Maytag "Wide-by-Side" with the cranks for shelf adjustment. The thing I like best about the exterior is the way it appears to have only a single handle. The compressor failed a few years ago and she used her home warranty coverage to have the compressor replaced instead of buying a whole new refrigerator because she likes the unique "Wide-by-Side" design. |
Post# 1093823 , Reply# 5   10/20/2020 at 08:16 (1,284 days old) by Helicaldrive (St. Louis)   |   | |
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grammar lessons. |
Post# 1093850 , Reply# 6   10/20/2020 at 11:53 (1,284 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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It may just be a relay on the compressor, First thing to check is to see if this ref is on the MT ref Recall List, check with you full model and serial number, there were a few fires reported from some similar refs and the repair may be FREE.
The water dripping out of the freezer door is just moisture that found its way inside the door [ poor assembly and build quality ] and it stays frozen till the ref is turned off for an extended period and melts.
These were slightly below average refs in their day, but are fairly energy efficient and can make good 2nd refs, it could last another decade if repaired.
John L. |
Post# 1093893 , Reply# 7   10/20/2020 at 19:35 (1,284 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)   |   | |
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Were these actually made in Maytag's Newton, IA plant? I thought all their refrigeration products at that time were from the former Admiral facility. |