Maytag MSD2756GES Side by Side Refrigerator Logo
Posted on Nov 28, 2008
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Small puddle of water under fridge

I have in the past few days twice found a small puddle of water under front part of my fridge. I have this maytag model maytag msd2756ges. Can you tell me what is the cause of problem , so i know how to go about fixing it....................thank you......................russ!

  • 1 more comment 
  • Anonymous Mar 05, 2009

    Yes, there is a thin sheet of ice on the freezer bottom.

  • Anonymous Apr 03, 2009

    I have a Maytag MSD25656DE and about twice a week, get a puddle in front of the fridge. Cannot figure out where it is coming from.

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    Is there an ice sheet on the freezer bottom?

×

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Genius:

An expert who has answered 1,000 questions.

  • Master 1,122 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 16, 2009
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Genius:

An expert who has answered 1,000 questions.

Joined: May 28, 2008
Answers
1122
Questions
5
Helped
316671
Points
2771

If you have a thin sheet of ice in the bootom of the freezer your drain is clogged,use a hair dryer to lossen the ice sheet and get it out of the way,heat up the drain hole and pull the frig. out from the wall,use a hanger or something you can usr to clear the drain tube,last get a hot half cup water with alittle beach and pour it down the drain,your done,let me know how you do-ike

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Why do I have a puddle under my fridge every couple days but no sign of a drip or leak?

If it is an automatic defrost fridge the it will have a hose draining down into a container under the fridge, make sure it is draining where it should and has,not become dislodged. Some have a small tray with either pipes inside it or an electric heater. Some have a container sitting on top of the compressor, both of these are used to evaporate the water.
check to make sure there are no holes in the water catcher.
if you have an electric heater that is not functioning then the container will be already full of water and at each defrost cycle will overflow onto the floor.
0helpful
1answer

Every few days I find a small puddle of water near the front left corner under the freezer of my TFH22JR.

Guys, . . . small puddle of water on the FRONT left side?? Y'know, . . under the FREEZER door??!? Maybe check the John Guest quick connect/disconnect fitting at the bottom of the freezer door just behind the front cover. It may not be fully connected, or may have a seal worn-out.
0helpful
1answer

Refrigerator leaks

If it a frost free fridge it should self defrost every 6 to 8 hours all by its self. If you see ice or frost buildup in side the freezer usually back wall harder to notice if the cooling fins are just under the freezer floor but above the fridge ceiling or better picture it as the fridges taint. Sounds like the fridge is having defrost problems and if it every once in awhile does go into defrost or you do it, all that water flows down a hose and out the back around the compressor. Heat from the compressor or other gadgets evaporate the water. If it only defrost a few times a year it is going to overflow the catch basin. Easy to check some times catch basin or drain hose move check back bottom or remove front cover look if bottom catch basin. Main fault is defrost timer stuck in run, location all over in or out, defrost element around cooling fins,defrost thermostat on cooling fins,wiring to / from / joining the last two.
0helpful
1answer

Maytag mbf2258xeq leaks but it's not connected to a water line. Where's the water coming from?

water is coming from condensation from the compressor coil. usually this will evaporate fast enough to not puddle on the floor. check the plastic line running down the back of the fridge to see that it's not broken or pulled out. while you have the fridge out, clean the coil by blowing it out with compressed air and clean the pan under the compressor as best you can. Hope this helps
1helpful
2answers

I( find a puddle of water on floor at front left hand corner on freezer side..I took the freezer drawer out and found ice build up under it ,could this cause my problem.. this happened about every 24 hours...

The problem with your refrigertor is that the defrost drain is plugged up. After you get the ice buildup out of the freezer section you will have to locate the drain system. It is in the back of the freezer at the very bottom.It needs to be cleaned out. Hope this at least leads you in the right direction.
0helpful
1answer

Water puddling in bottom of freezer and freezing

the drain in the back of the freezer is probably full of ice. you need to pull out panel and use heat from a blow dryer to unplug the drain. then take a small gauge copper wire long enough to extend into the drain a couple of inches and loop it around the black heating element then when it goes yhrough defrost it should keep this from reaccuring
2helpful
2answers

Water puddle under fridge

sounds like a drain clog in the freezer compartment above. remove the freezer rear panel and totally defrost the evaporator area, directly under the evap you see( under all taht ice) a small drain hole that has become frozen over, try defrosting with either a hair dryer( not a heat gun too much heat youl melt everything) or by pouring hot water donw the drain until you get a free flow of water down the tube. after its clear reassemble and you should be fine
0helpful
1answer

Water leaking under refrig

there is a drip pan under the freg. check the drain hole at the buttom fo the freeze side. make sure it is open.
you can get to the drain pan via front grill. pull the front grill. and you will see the drain pan.
Not finding what you are looking for?

552 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Maytag Refrigerators Experts

vince

Level 3 Expert

2530 Answers

Johnny 1000

Level 2 Expert

94 Answers

Jesse Walters
Jesse Walters

Level 2 Expert

337 Answers

Are you a Maytag Refrigerator Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...