Maytag French Door Refrigerator Ice Maker Leaking

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Maytag french door refrigerator ice maker leaking.

Flushing the water system forces air from the water line after the refrigerator has been installed or the water filter has been replaced. This water can eventually leak onto the floor. Flushing the system is needed every time the filter is changed or once the refrigerator is installed to the water supply line for the first time. One reason a maytag ice maker may leak is because the freezer or ice maker is not level.

I have a kenmore elite french door refrigerator model 795 75543401 mfg. If the defrost drain is frozen the water will overflow the drain trough and drip down to the bottom of the compartment. The water inlet valve supplies water to the refrigerator ice and water dispenser. The valve requires a minimum of 20psi to work properly.

This will likely resolve the issue. The air in the water system may cause dripping at the dispenser or small hollow ice cubes. Melting the ice from. The freezer is a tilt door sliding drawer and there is an ice maker on the left side as you face the refrigerator read more.

Check the defrost drain to determine if it is clogged or frozen. If the water pressure is too low the valve may not close fully when the power is shut off. Water leakage typically comes from one of two problems. Use a sturdy container to press and hold the water dispenser pad for 5 seconds then release it for 5 seconds.

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. As a result the valve leaks water into the ice maker causing it to overflow. A blocked defrost drain is one of the most common causes. If the defrost drain is frozen thaw the ice.

Repeat until water begins to flow. First ensure that ice is not jammed in the ejector arm of the ice maker. This happens when food particles or other debris clog up the drain hose.