Maytag French Door Refrigerator Ice Maker Leaking

The water inlet valve supplies water to the refrigerator ice and water dispenser.

Maytag french door refrigerator ice maker leaking.

One reason a maytag ice maker may leak is because the freezer or ice maker is not level. First ensure that ice is not jammed in the ejector arm of the ice maker. If that doesn t work a problem with the water supply line fill cup inlet switch or inlet valve may cause the leak. Remove jammed ice from the ejector arm using only a plastic utensil so the ice maker is not damaged.

Click here for more information on how to flush the water system. 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. This water can eventually leak onto the floor. Melting the ice from.

Check the defrost drain to determine if it is clogged or frozen. If the defrost drain is frozen the water will overflow the drain trough and drip down to the bottom of the compartment. 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. Flushing the water system forces air from the water line after the refrigerator has been installed or the water filter has been replaced.

The valve requires a minimum of 20psi to work properly. If the defrost drain is frozen thaw the ice. If the water pressure is too low the valve may not close fully when the power is shut off. A blocked defrost drain is one of the most common causes.

Use a sturdy container to press and hold the water dispenser pad for 5 seconds then release it for 5 seconds. The air in the water system may cause dripping at the dispenser or small hollow ice cubes. Water leakage typically comes from one of two problems. As a result the valve leaks water into the ice maker causing it to overflow.

A person can clear up leaks quickly with a level. This will likely resolve the issue. Repeat until water begins to flow.