Maytag French Door Bottom Freezer Leaking Water

This water can eventually leak onto the floor.

Maytag french door bottom freezer leaking water.

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. If the defrost drain is frozen the water will overflow the drain trough and drip down to the bottom of the compartment. Repeat until water begins to flow. Use a sturdy container to press and hold the water dispenser pad for 5 seconds then release it for 5 seconds.

Check for water at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment hinge area or by household connection in the back of the product. 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. If the freezer leaks water inside it s possible that the defrost drain froze. The unit puts a finite amount of water on th read more.

The water line is 1 4 in diameter and may be purchased at any hardware store. The water dispenser tubing is located under the left freezer door on side by side style refrigerators. Check to make sure the water dispenser tubing has been properly connected especially if the doors were removed during the delivery process. The unit is the french door type with the freezer on the bottom.

Melting the ice from. A loose water connection could cause the water dispenser to drip occasionally or continuously. Please see the owner s manual for complete installation instructions. If the defrost drain freezes the defrost water will overflow the drain and drip down to the bottom of the freezer.

If the defrost drain is frozen thaw the ice. Remove the filter and inspect it for cracks or damage. Is the water filter damaged. My maytag refrigerator has started putting water on the floor near the right front corner.