Maytag Refrigerator Bottom Freezer Leaking Water

Repeat until water begins to flow.

Maytag refrigerator bottom freezer leaking water.

Flushing the water system forces air from the water line after the refrigerator has been installed or the water filter has been replaced. Please remove the filter and try installing again. 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. A blocked defrost drain is one of the most common causes.

Melting the ice from. This water can eventually leak onto the floor. Use a sturdy container to press and hold the water dispenser pad for 5 seconds then release it for 5 seconds. If the defrost drain is frozen the water will overflow the drain trough and drip down to the bottom of the compartment.

If the water filter was not installed correctly it could cause the refrigerator to leak. Water will leak out from the bottom of the freezer if any of these components are clogged or frozen. If the defrost drain is frozen thaw the ice. This happens when food particles or other debris clog up the drain hose which can lead to ice buildup and eventually water.

Freezer leaks water what to check first. Check the defrost drain to determine if it is clogged or frozen. First locate the drain pan. This would apply for refrigerators with bottom or base grill filter installation.

Remove the filter and inspect it for cracks or damage. The freezer drain hose will drain the defrost water into a drip pan at the bottom of the freezer.