I have a wide by side maytag plus refridgerator 5 years old-

What is the model number of your unit?

http://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-capacitor-wpw10662129-ap6023677.html

sounds like its set to high on the cold selection, and it needs to actually defrost , setting the freezer to colder much of the time will worsen the problem, if you can unplug it for a day and let the machine defrost ( deice) then it will be able to actually function better, Ice causes the functions to not be able to work properly. the ice maker leak could be caused by the limit switch being frozen , remove the tray and make sure that the unit isn't clogged with ice, if it is,, leave the tray out while you have it unplugged, and it too will fix itself once the ice is removed

Hi,
You just happened to catch the freezer in the defrost mode... that is very normal and it should stop in a half hour or so and go back to normal operation...

heatman101

The start device on some models of refridgerator for maytag and whirlpool have been recalled. If your appliance was manufactured in the last 5-10 years you may be having an issue with this component. Mine recently caught on fire at this device that is located near the compressor. If you would like to be a part of the petition for a recall on this appliance contact me at [email protected]

remove back panel from freezer and unglog hole where it collects water. its glogged

control panel needs replace

Check to see if you have frost on the back panel of your freezer in your fridge. If you do your coil is frozen over and you'll have to defrost your freezer. I just did mine cause mine wasn't cooling properly on my fridge side. If it is that it's going to fill the pan under your fridge and overflow.

open the freezer panel at the back of the freezer section and check the evaporator fan, it could have been burnt.

tnx 4 using fixya,

drcool

Refridgerator is 5 years old. Simply went out of cooling and freezing. Still makes operating sounds and lights work but losing our freezer full of food is disturbing on a refer only 5 years old.What could be wrong?