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Anonymous Posted on Nov 10, 2012

Where is the drain hose location for a MQF1656TEW upright maytag freezer

I'm getting a thick layer of ice on the bottom. We can see the drain hose from the back of the freezer but can't find where it originates or how to clear it.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 21, 2008

SOURCE: kenmore upright freezer

You should check the drain hose inside underneath the freezer.This is done at the back down below. Mine was looped too high and water could not get out. I took the loop off that was holding the hose and now water can drain away without freezing. You can pour warm water down the drain hole to melt the ice in the tube if you remove the grate covering it inside the freezer. I have read that several Kenmore upright freezer
owners have the same problem. I was astonished that this was the problem and I had put up with it for too long, defrosting the freezer every 2-3 months!.Give it a try!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 25, 2008

SOURCE: layer of ice forming on bottom inside of freezer - Samsung fridge freezer

might have the temperature too high .. buy a freezer thermometer and place in freezer

douglas smith

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  • Posted on Aug 28, 2008

SOURCE: LG frost free fridge freezer GR-359sq

defrost drain is blocked - probably with ice. take the back panel off inside the freezer and melt the ice off with a hairdryer then follow up with hot water till it flows away freely. this takes some patience. if fault reoccurs then get back to me

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john gagnon

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  • Posted on Sep 27, 2008

SOURCE: Water does not drain from the Freezer during the defrost cycle

hi thanks for the question the drain hose goes to the underneath by the compressor thaw out the freezer and clean the drain hose this will solve the problem thanks the appliance doc

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 28, 2008

SOURCE: I am accumulating ice inside my freezer

It needs to be defrosted. If ice builds up quickly again then start shopping for another freezer as the repair is not worth it. I cannot see your repyl due to some tech issue w/ the site, so it may be a day or so before I can reply again. Please leave feedback for me if appropriate. Thanks

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You should check the drain hose inside underneath the freezer.This is done at the back down below. Mine was looped too high and water could not get out. I took the loop off that was holding the hose and now water can drain away without freezing. You can pour warm water down the drain hole to melt the ice in the tube if you remove the grate covering it inside the freezer. I have read that several Kenmore upright freezer
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