[jessica_1_22]

I'm not sure what's wrong with my refrigerator. It's running constanly, but it's not getting very cold. I'd like to fix it, but I don't know what to fix. Why isn't it getting cold if it's running constantly? Please help!!

[Gene]

Did you see the rear panel in the freezer in frost?

Does the fan in the freezer work?

Gene.

[jessica_1_22]

I didn't notice any frost in the freezer. It is actually working much better than the fridge but it's not as cold as it should be and it's not making ice like it should.

The fan does work and it blows cold on the freezer side, just not cold enough, and the fridge is nowhere near cold enough.

[jessica_1_22]

I emptied the fridge and the freezer yesterday, but I didn't open up the inside until now. I just pulled the fride out to see if there was dust clogging the back and found a big puddle. So apparently there was some frost somewhere.

[Gene]

One of most common problem with Maytag refrigerators is a faulty adaptive defrost control but in your case there is not enough evidence to make any decision.

Turn the refrigerator "on" and monitor it closely for a few days. Do not turn it "off" even if it would not work properly.

Post the results.

Gene.

[jessica_1_22]

Ok I will turn it on, and let you know what happens. Thank you.

[netpog]

Jessica, I posted a thread on MY "fridge & freezer both too warm" soon after you posted yours. Turns out that my problem was simple as a HUGE dust build-up on the condenser coils. I should've started with that one, and just wanted to check that you did think to do so.

Personally, I'll have to clean those coils monthly, and/or better-enforce the kids' dog-brushing discipline!

[jessica_1_22]

I plugged it back in and it worked fine for about a week, but then the fridge started to get warm again. I opened it up and sure enough there was a lot of frost built up in there. I'm not sure what to do next. I'm letting the ice thaw now. What could the problem be?

[jessica_1_22]

Thank you netpog, I did check that first, but my problem appears to be a little bigger than dust. Thanks for the advice.

[Gene]

Hi Jessica,

Most likely the problem is a faulty adaptive defrost control (#13 on the break down diagram).

You can find the complete installation instructions in one of our previous posts: defrost timer

- The part number for the adaptive defrost control is AP3160614

Here are the break down diagrams for the Maytag refrigerator Model MSD2356AEW

Gene.