Maytag Freezer Frosting Over

Make sure the door is closing completely and is not blocked by something between the door gasket and cabinet.

Maytag freezer frosting over.

If the coils are cold enough the defrost thermostat will allow the defrost heater to turn on. If your freezer is frosting over it may be due to a broken door lid or gasket. We have cleaned it out and are defrosting now but doubt this is going to solve the problem. Blocked vents can cause a couple of different issues including moisture build up or excessive frost.

Once food items freeze they help keep the air inside the freezer cold. Frost is likely to build if the door is left open for a long period of time. If the gasket is damaged it may be letting warm moist air inside the freezer which can result in frost when it comes in contact with the freezing cold surfaces inside. My maytag refrigerator s freezer bottom has a bunch of frost on the inside on the walls and food.

Over time the doors may begin to sag allowing warm moist air into the refrigerator or freezer door that creates excessive frost that can eventually cause the drain tube to freeze. Cool air enters and exits the refrigerator compartment from the freezer compartment through vents. This allows excess humidity to enter the refrigerator and freezer sections. G the evaporator coils to frost over.

Pour hot water down into the drain hole until you see the water dripping into the drain pan under the refrigerator. To unclog the drain you should first unplug the unit from the wall. If the ice build up is only happening in the freezer the freezer drain is probably clogged. To determine if the defrost thermostat is at fault use a multimeter to test the thermostat for continuity.

In order to help the moisture build up you need to allow room for proper air flow between the freezer and refrigerator compartments. This refrigerator repair involves adjusting or repairing the hinges so that the doors work properly and stay aligned. Remove the freezer covers to expose the frozen drain. Too little or too much food can lead to frost in the freezer.

Check the seal around the freezer door carefully to see if it is torn or damaged in any way. The gasket should be clean too. Usually the temperature of the coils must be below 30 degrees fahrenheit if the thermostat is defective the defrost heater won t turn on causin.