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maytag-man  
#1 Posted : Monday, June 6, 2011 8:33:01 AM(UTC)
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I have a Maytag side-by-side frig/freezer. Water seems to be collecting in what I ASSUME is the evaporator housing. The water then trickles slowly through the slats in the plastic cover for the evaporator area, pools in the bottom of the freezer, then freezes. Any ideas as to why this would be happen and how to fix?
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denman  
#2 Posted : Tuesday, June 7, 2011 1:29:30 AM(UTC)
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Sounds like the drain hose (Item 7 in Section 1) under the evaporator coils is plugged.

I would check that it is clear.
If plugged a turkey baster with warm water, an air compressor with low pressure or a wire can often be used to clear it.

Also check that it is not plugged with dust etc. at the drain pan end.
You might as well clean the condenser/compressor fan and the condenser coils while you are down there.

If it looks like stuff is growing in the tube I would flush it with a 10% bleach solution. This should kill the stuff and let you flush it out. You may have to do this several times, let it sit for 15 minutes or so between flushes.

Also check/clean the area under the evaporator coils so nothing can slow down the draining water.

Be careful that the drip tray does not overflow and empty the drip tray after you are done.

Be sure to unplug the unit while doing this.

There is a fix for a freezing drain but I would do the above first and see if that solves the problem long term.
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