Maytag French Door Bottom Freezer Leaking Water

If the freezer leaks water inside it s possible that the defrost drain froze.

Maytag french door bottom freezer leaking water.

If the defrost drain is frozen thaw the ice. Repeat until water begins to flow. The water line is 1 4 in diameter and may be purchased at any hardware store. Check to make sure the water dispenser tubing has been properly connected especially if the doors were removed during the delivery process.

A loose water connection could cause the water dispenser to drip occasionally or continuously. The connector at the bottom of the door will need to be removed and the water line pulled up through the door. The unit is the french door type with the freezer on the bottom. It is fed back into the door at the dispenser and will follow a channel in the insulation in the door.

Check for water at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment hinge area or by household connection in the back of the product. The unit puts a finite amount of water on th read more. If the defrost drain is frozen the water will overflow the drain trough and drip down to the bottom of the compartment. Is the water filter damaged.

Check the defrost drain to determine if it is clogged or frozen. Remove the filter and inspect it for cracks or damage. This water can eventually leak onto the floor. Flush the water system flushing the water system forces air from the water line after the refrigerator has been installed or the water filter has been replaced.

Use a sturdy container to press and hold the water dispenser pad for 5 seconds then release it for 5 seconds. My maytag refrigerator has started putting water on the floor near the right front corner. Occasionally the drain and drain line can freeze causing water to begin to accumulate in the bottom of the freezer and begin to leak from the freezer onto the kitchen floor. The water dispenser tubing is located under the left freezer door on side by side style refrigerators.