Maytag Refrigerator Bottom Freezer Leaking Water

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.

Maytag refrigerator bottom freezer leaking water.

The freezer drain hose will drain the defrost water into a drip pan at the bottom of the freezer. Please remove the filter and try installing again. This water can eventually leak onto the floor. If the defrost drain is frozen thaw the ice.

Remove the filter and inspect it for cracks or damage. If the water filter was not installed correctly it could cause the refrigerator to leak. Use a sturdy container to press and hold the water dispenser pad for 5 seconds then release it for 5 seconds. Water will leak out from the bottom of the freezer if any of these components are clogged or frozen.

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

Check the defrost drain to determine if it is clogged or frozen. 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. First locate the drain pan.

This is a regular maintenance task. Melting the ice from.