Maytag French Door Refrigerator Ice Maker Leaking
This will likely resolve the issue.
Maytag french door refrigerator ice maker leaking. This water can eventually leak onto the floor. First ensure that ice is not jammed in the ejector arm of the ice maker. This happens when food particles or other debris clog up the drain hose which can lead to ice buildup and eventually water leaking out of the freezer and refrigerator. We had noticed that there was water accumulating under our refrigerator.
Repeat until water begins to flow. Remove jammed ice from the ejector arm using only a plastic utensil so the ice maker is not damaged. If the defrost drain is frozen the water will overflow the drain trough and drip down to the bottom of the compartment. An inspection further showed that the bottom of the freezer was completely covered w.
I read some of the other posts and got all the water and ice out of the freezer bottom and about 7 8 hours later saw water puddling on the floor and in the freezer. If the defrost drain is frozen thaw the ice. Flushing the water system forces air from the water line after the refrigerator has been installed or the water filter has been replaced. Click here for more information on how to flush the water system.
Choose a french door refrigerator with fingerprint resistant stainless steel for a smudge resistant and easy to clean kitchen. Use a sturdy container to press and hold the water dispenser pad for 5 seconds then release it for 5 seconds. Check the defrost drain to determine if it is clogged or frozen. If that doesn t work a problem with the water supply line fill cup inlet switch or inlet valve may cause the leak.
Flushing the system is needed every time the filter is changed or once the refrigerator is installed to the water supply line for the first time. One reason a maytag ice maker may leak is because the freezer or ice maker is not level. Melting the ice from. A person can clear up leaks quickly with a level.
The air in the water system may cause dripping at the dispenser or small hollow ice cubes.