Maytag side/side model#:MSD2756DEB

So, I am also having a simliar problem to what I have read in this POST. About a month ago I started noticing some water leaking underneath my freezer door and about the same time I noticed that my fridge and freezer were not cooling as efficiently as before. Deciding to plunge into repairs, I took apart the back panel and vacuumed up everything I could see that was in need of it. Still, no better on the cooling.
After surfing this site I got the idea to check out back portion of the freezer. Sure enough, the back cover had about an inch of ice that I could see from the just looking in by the door. I shut off the fridge, and started warming up the firdge. Used a hair dryer to defrost the cover, and once I got into the back cover I found the whole coil frozen over. From top to bottom. I defrosted the whole thing. Took about 2 hours and looked around, but really couldn't see anything major (leaks or broken wires). Put everything back together, and plugged in the fridge and everything works great.
Now its been about 3 weeks and I am seeing the icey build up on the panel in the back of the freezer again. I think I am going to replace the heater/thermostat assembly tomorrow. (maytag part # 61006199)

Does this sound like I am on the right track?

By the way. GREAT site!!!

Thanks,

Well, to tell you the truth, your on the wrong track but close. 90% of the time on these Maytag's the Defrost Board Part#61005988 will be the problem when the evaporator coil is all frosted up like that.

To be sure, I always do a continuity check with a ohm meter on the defrost thermostat and the heater assembly. You can get a very cheap ohm meter at Radio Shack, and test these with the power off to the refrigerator.

Here is a blog entry i did back in July, this is the same part you will need if your defrost thermostat and heater test good. You can even order that defrost board from my blog entry by clicking on the picture or the part#.

This thread talks all about it, and explains how to change it.
[FIXED] Maytag Refrigerator Model MSD2756DEB is not cooling properly

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Well, I already bought the heater and t-stat, for $30, so I guess its not too much to pay. Is this pcb located up above in the controls area on the fridge side?

never mind. I read your post, COMPLETELY and found my answer. Thanks again for your help!!!!

Glad to help!

Yes, its up in the back right side corner of the controls. The whole control assembly just lowers down after you get the screws out.



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Since the little shop would not take back the heater/t-stat assembly, I have just decided to replace the heater/t-stat and thermostat control pcb like you mentioned. I hope this way I illiminate any and all possible culprits. I will report back in a week or two on the status. This may help others in the future.

Once again, GREAT site!

Thanks,

Remember if anyone that buys parts from my website, I'm an affiliate of RepairClinic.com, They let you return any part within 30 days.

Sorry you couldn't take that part back, but once you get all those parts installed, that should take care of the problem.

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Thanks again!

Glad to help Cativo!

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Well, its been almost 3.5 weeks since I swapped out the heater and the heater control pcb and everything is looking normal. I think it was the control PCB as stated in one of the earlier replies. I think this because the heater OHMs out fine. Anyone need a heater assembly? LOL

Once again, thanks for all of your assistace. It was very much appreciated!

Glad its working good Cativo.

You can post that heater assembly in our Market Place Forum here:
http://www.applianceblog.com/mainfor...splay.php?f=62

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