20 Most Recent Maytag MZD2665HE Side by Side Refrigerator Questions & Answers

Unplug frige.Remove ice maker use a hair dryer to defrost water inlet gutter. Reinstall ice maker.

I need you to confirm your model number. Is MZD2665HE correct? The problem is very likely a broken 12565502 Dispenser Door Spring or more providing you have the correct model number. There may be a kit if the model number is different.Thanks, John Tripp Appliance 911

Ohm out the heater element

Hello Erward,
Check out this video,while it covers a different brand the basics of how to replace yours is going to be very similar...Gene

Hate to be the bearer of bad news but the refrigerant came out,allowing moisture to enter into the sealed system,that moisture will wreak havoc on the compresssor and the evap.coil
Here is what is needs to be replaced to repair that

Compressor
Evaporator coil
Refrigerant filter/dryer
Refrigerant charge
Misc.items fee(silver solder is the only solder than can be used, it's expensive)

Looking at the Diagram at the link below it would appear that the only was to remove it while keeping everything else in place would be either.

1) The left hand side (looking from the back) but I'm presuming that this is the side of the refrigerator and therefore solid,

2) The front by disconnecting the discharge tube (Item 10) from the Condensor (Item 15)

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I'll look for a copy of the Service Manual and let you know what I can find.

When ice forms in the bottom of the freezer it is usually a sure sign that the drain hole located below the evaporator coil has iced over causeing the water not to be able to drain through the drain hole. You would remove the rear panel in the rear of your freezer section on the inside of the freezer you will see a couple screws that hold this panel in place. Remove the screws and this will give you access to the evaporator coil in the unit. If you see any ice build up on the evaporator then your unit would be having a defrost issue and you would not only defrost with a hair dryer all the ice on the bottom of the freezer but also any ice build up you see blocking the drain hole as well as on the evaporator coil itself. The defrost issue is mainly due to either your defrost thermostat, defrost heater, or your defrost timer or adapative control board. Note some units have adaptive control board located in the back of the machine under a metal panel. The most common issue I find is the defrost thermostat which can be tested with a multimeter set to read continuity. Likewise the defrost heater can also be tested the same way. The thermostat is a small two wire round like disc that is usually found on one of the copper lines that come off the evaporator coil. If you find after testing both the defrost timer and the defrost heater that these two are in proper working order then message me back and I will instruct how to test either the adaptive control or the defrost timer. Also if you have any further questions message me back those as well and please also remember when our chat is through to rank how this opinion has helped in your appliance situation. Thanks again I await any further reply
Rick

Its a defrost problem.Click this link below and follow the troubleshooting procedure, before replacing any part:--- http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/06/refrigerator-is-not-cooling-properly.html ----------- this should help.thanks.Helpmech.

Unplug pull away from the wall and remove the cover that covers the compressor. While unplugged feel top of the compressor. If too hot to keep hand there I would believe you may need to replace the start relay=> OVERLOAD/RELAY W/CAPACITOR
Please do not leave plugged into power as the compressor is trying to start and getting very hot. Too much of this will cause the internal overload to remain open. and early compressor failure.
. 67005560-2 Start Relay With Capacitor And while inside please insure the fan runs when plugged in at compressor. Here is your location=> Part 4 in photo is the part below=> MZD2665HEW Compressor Components
Have more questions please ask and please rate this solution, Thanks, Sea Breeze

Hi,

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heatman101

Hello,

Take off the back panel in the freezer. 1/4" screws. Use a nut driver or ratchet and socket with an extension.
2. Behind the frost is the evaporator and the defrost heaters. One heater in the middle and one at the bottom. They are glass tubes. If you can see the bottom heater that is great. If not use a hair dryer and defrost only the very bottom to expose the lower heater only.
3. Now in the refrigerator section at the top where the controls are, take off the long plastic piece to expose the timer. The timer should be on the right hand side and have a little circle that is slotted. Get a flat screwdriver and turn that timer slowly clockwise just until it clicks and the refrigerator turns off. This will put it into defrost.
4. Now look at that heater that you exposed and see if it glows and gets hot. If it does, then the timer is bad.
5. If the heater doesn't come on then go ahead and defrost the rest of the evaporator with the hair dryer. This will take a little while. Don't poke at the evaporator!!!
6. Once totally defrosted look at both heaters. They should look like clear glass and see a silver coil running thru them. If they look discolored at all then the heaters are bad. The heaters come as a complete assembly with the defrost thermostat which clips onto the evaporator.
7. If the heaters look ok the only way to know for sure if they are bad is to check continuity with a meter on the plug at the end of their wiring harness. If you can check that then you can splice in a new defrost thermostat to solve the problem. However the best thing to do is replace the heaters and defrost thermostat . It is easy to install.
Follow these steps and this will solve your problem.
Take care.....

Try unplugging the fridge for 15 minutes and holding those same buttons, then replug.

if you evap fan is not working this wouldnt produce any coldness,, or possibly it sounds like your compressor start realy is tryin to start but not working,,,

Water Filter Status Indicator
Light (select models)
The Water Filter Status Indicator Light serves as a
reminder to replace the water filter. A green light
indicates that the filter is in good condition. A red light
indicates the filter should be changed. Once light turns
red, it will remain red until function is reset.
To Reset Indicator:
• Press and hold both the Lock and Water
buttons simultaneously for four seconds. The
green filter status indicator light will flash
three times when the function has
successfully reset.