MAYTAG MODEL# MQU1556AEW, HAS POWER, LIGHT COMES ON, QUIT COOLING, WE LIVE IN THE HILLS, NO APPLIACE REPAIR PEOPLE, HAVE ELECT TESTER AND BASIC KNOWLEDGE, I COULD USE DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL OR HELP,, THANKS

We too have this 2005 model and have to remove ice at the bottom each month....solution...buy a new freezer before we lose all contents.Looking at Amana...high ratings and few complaints

Click Here for your user manual=> MQU1556AEW.pdf The settings for defrost should come automatically every 12 hours. You may test the defrost timer that appears to be behind the kick plate at base and front bottom of refrigerator by removing the kick plate first and using a flathead screwdriver turn slowly clockwise until compressor stops. After a few minutes you should be able to hear a crackling noise or sizzle by opening the door and listening. Leave the timer like that for up to 35 minutes and if the freezer does not start on its own the the timer is not working properly and will need replaced. Click Here=> MQU1556AEW Unit parts number 15 in photo is defrost timer. The defrost timer is part number=> 4357124 Defrost Timer Check for air leaks around door seal as this will cause the same symptoms. If by chance the defrost timer works and the defrost does not then let me know here or here=> Appliance 911 The only other parts are the defrost heater number 16 in photo MQU1556AEW Unit Parts and part number for defrost heater is Click Here=> 8201749 If you change the defrost heater it is always good to replace the defrost thermostat number 18 in MQU1556AEW Unit Parts The defrost thermostat is part number=> 1-81801-001 The most likely problem is the defrost timer but I needed to cover every possibility. If you have questions please feel free to ask, Thanks, Sea Breeze

According to your wiring diagram this is about the simplest machine in the world to work on. Mounted on your compressor is a relay. The relay allows all the copper windings in the compressor to be energized momentarily to get the motor in the compressor started, then it drops half the cooper out because that's all that is needed once it is up and running. A thermostat allows current in the circuit till the desired temp is reached. I would check that relay first for signs of wear. They go bad with age. If the relay is good bypass the thermostat's to see if she comes to life. If she starts working replace the thermostat.


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Hi,
The drain for the water to get away when defrosting is frozen shut...
Checkout this tip to help you..

Water Running in Refrigerator from Freezer
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my maytag freezer not wotking correctly, the top shelf not cold, I bought a meat and tryed to put it on the top shelf, unfortunately, my meat went to the garbage and just the botttom shelf takes time to freeze, better than the top shelf
any help ?

BASE WARRANTY 12 months 12 months 01/01/2003 Leak Not Found 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Compressor Process Stub 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Other Sealed System Repair 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Refrigerant Charge 120 months 0 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Heat Loop 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Drier 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Sound Muffler - Leaks, Restrictions, Rep 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Liquid Control Valve - Leaks, Restrictio 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Service Valves 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Accumulator / Heat Exchanger 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Capillary 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Tubing / Valves - Leaks 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Condenser / Precooler (High Side) 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Evaporator (Low Side) 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Strainer Replacement 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Tubing / Cap Tube Replacement 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Heat Pump Valve Replacement 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Accumulator / Heat Exchanger Replacement 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Condenser / Precooler Replacement 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Evaporator Replacement 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Compressor Replacement 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Liquid Control Valve 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Sound Muffler 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Food Loss 120 months 120 months 01/01/2003 12/31/2005 Light Bulb / Indicator Light 0 months 0 months 01/01/2003

if self defrosting model check frozen drain in freezer

I'm not sure if this will help but the freezer that is located on the bottom of my refrigerator started forming ice on the back part where the cold air was supposed to be coming out. I kept hearing a hissing sound like water dripping on a hot surface. I called the repair man in and he had to replace the defrost timer. Once he did that it worked like a charm.

I am not an expert by any means although removing ice from a frost-free freezer is a pain and this took care of the problem for me. Good luck!

I experienced the same problem last week with my freezer. Apparently the change in temperature during defrosting allows the blade locking mechanism to slide on the motor shaft during the spinning operation. The blade pulls itself along the shaft until it comes in contact with the motor mounting bolt. If your freezer just stops getting super cold, but remains cool and you don't hear the fan spinning, remove the inside back panel and check the fan blades for freedom of movement. I almost disposed of the freezer this past week but decided to make one last check of the mechanisms.