Maytag Refrigerator Bottom Freezer Leaking Water

If the defrost drain is frozen the water will overflow the drain trough and drip down to the bottom of the compartment.

Maytag refrigerator bottom freezer leaking water.

First locate the drain pan. A blocked defrost drain is one of the most common causes. This is a regular maintenance task. Repeat until water begins to flow.

Flushing the water system forces air from the water line after the refrigerator has been installed or the water filter has been replaced. 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. When this pan becomes full it will leak water onto the floor. If the defrost drain is frozen thaw the ice.

Please remove the filter and try installing again. If the water filter was not installed correctly it could cause the refrigerator to leak. This water can eventually leak onto the floor. The freezer drain hose will drain the defrost water into a drip pan at the bottom of the freezer.

When a refrigerator freezer goes into the defrost cycle water drips into the drain hole flows into the drain tube and into the drain pan where the water should evaporate. Water will leak out from the bottom of the freezer if any of these components are clogged or frozen. Freezer leaks water what to check first. Check the defrost drain to determine if it is clogged or frozen.

Use a sturdy container to press and hold the water dispenser pad for 5 seconds then release it for 5 seconds. Melting the ice from.