Maytag Refrigerator Bottom Freezer Leaking Water

The drain pan can become full of water and leak due to overflow.

Maytag refrigerator bottom freezer leaking water. This would apply for refrigerators with bottom or base grill filter installation. Clear the drain hole and drain tube to allow water to exit the freezer when in defrost mode. In either of these cases you ll need to transfer your food from the fridge and freezer to a mini fridge or freezer chest and unplug your main model from the wall. If you pull the refrigerator forward and remove the bottom access panel and locate the rubber hose which comes down directly from the middle or so of the freezer floor toward the back and use something like a turkey baster to shoot hot water up the hose.

If the defrost drain is frozen thaw the ice. The drain pan can also be the cause of the leak. Remove the filter and inspect it for cracks or damage. Check the defrost drain to determine if it is clogged or frozen.

Melting the ice from. 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 water filter was not installed correctly it could cause the refrigerator to leak. In addition flush the drain with hot water to ensure that it is clear of debris.

This water can eventually leak onto the floor. If the defrost drain is frozen the water will overflow the drain trough and drip down to the bottom of the compartment. The water line is 1 4 in diameter and may be purchased at any hardware store. Please remove the filter and try installing again.

The connector at the bottom of the door will need to be removed and the water line pulled up through the door.