Maytag Refrigerator Bottom Freezer Leaking Water

Water will leak out from the bottom of the freezer if any of these components are clogged or frozen.

Maytag refrigerator bottom freezer leaking water.

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. Flushing the water system forces air from the water line after the refrigerator has been installed or the water filter has been replaced. This is a regular maintenance task. Repeat until water begins to flow.

Freezer leaks water what to check first. If the defrost drain is frozen the water will overflow the drain trough and drip down to the bottom of the compartment. This would apply for refrigerators with bottom or base grill filter installation. Please remove the filter and try installing again.

If the defrost drain is frozen thaw the ice. Check the defrost drain to determine if it is clogged or frozen. 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. A blocked defrost drain is one of the most common causes.

This happens when food particles or other debris clog up the drain hose which can lead to ice buildup and eventually water. Melting the ice from. When this pan becomes full it will leak water onto the floor. The freezer drain hose will drain the defrost water into a drip pan at the bottom of the freezer.

First locate the drain pan. This water can eventually leak onto the floor.