20 Most Recent Maytag MSD2656G Side by Side Refrigerator Questions & Answers

Hello Hellohiester, Defrost circuit failure: The FROST I the back means you are suffering DEFROST FAILURE... There are only 3 basic elements: - Defrost thermostat (prevents overheating) - Defrost Heat element (raises temperature (mildly)) - Defrost PC board (starts DF cycles) 61005988 http://www.appliancepartspros.com/search.aspx?model=msd2656g Very simple & easy to fix ($72)... (see video) With YOUR model number... check out (6 minute) online VIDEO instructional directions... http://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-defrost-control-board-61005988-video My favorite website at appliance parts Thermostat & HEATER assembly ($50... see VIDEO) Whirlpool WP61006198 Defrost Assy AppliancePartsPros com Sometime BEST prices (SEARS: I don't personally care for) sears Water Filters Lawn Garden Appliance Parts Hope this helps Carnac the Magnificent

The leak is most likely coming from the defrost tray below the evaporator coils. A piece of ice or something is preventing the water from draining to the pan below your refrigerator. Unplug and remove the back panel inside the freezer. Any blockage from that tray will cause the water to pool out into the freezer or fresh food section. Thanks, Sea Breeze

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You are talking about the Evaporator Defrost Heater, number #7 on the graphic http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/partsdirect/showSubComp.pd?imageUrl=http://c.searspartsdirect.com/lis_png/PLDM/M0512437-00011.png
this is the diagram for the freezer back cover http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/partsdirect/showSubComp.pd?imageUrl=http://c.searspartsdirect.com/lis_png/PLDM/M0512437-00012.png
here is a wiring diagram http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/partsdirect/showSubComp.pd?imageUrl=http://c.searspartsdirect.com/lis_png/PLDM/M0512437-00018.png
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Replace the thermostat...I had the same problem...I checked the fan, defrost heater and Adaptive Frost control and could not find anything wrong. Replaced the thermostat and the problem went away.

sounds like stripped threads. try putting teflon tape on it first. good luck

My Maytag side by side is 7 years old. Bar between fridge and freezer just began getting very, very hot also? What can we do to repair? Does the condenser fan motor need to be replaced?

Condensing line, do you mean evaporator in freezer freezing up ?

Mosty likely you are having the symptoms of a defrost drain blockage. Here is more=> Leaking Refrigerators I am here should you have questions, Sea Breeze

Then most likely your=> 61003783 Water Inlet ValveHere is a parts manual for a MSD2656G Maytag You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these documents. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is available as a free download. I will be here should you have questions, Thanks Sea Breeze

HI TRY DEFROSTING ALL FIRST.MIGHT HAVE ICE BUILD UP AT THE BOTTOM.IF IT WORKS GREAT. IF NOT THEN FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.SERVICE COND/UNIT.GOOD LUCK ALI