MRT118FZEM
Maytag MRT118FZEM Top-Mount Freezer Refrigerator Service
Most common issues on this model
- Freezer frost build-up
- Fresh-food side too warm or too cold
- Ice maker kit or valve
- Condenser coil dust
The MRT118FZEM is a Maytag top-freezer refrigerator from the same family as other MRT118 numbers. It has the freezer above the fresh-food section and, depending on the variant, either a factory ice maker or a space prepared for one.
On top-freezer cabinets, one cold air path serves both compartments, so a frosted freezer often shows up first as a warm fresh-food section. We check the frost pattern, then the defrost parts, and then the fan and damper. A cleaning of the condenser coil is also a useful step on units that run constantly.
Because the family has many close relatives, we match the entire number, including the final letters, on the data plate. The quote comes first, and we guarantee the repair for 30 days.
Key features
- Freezer compartment above the fresh-food section
- Dial or electronic cold control, depending on build
- Factory or kit-ready ice maker, depending on variant
- Wire freezer shelving, reversible doors on most variants
Error codes this model can show
Why is the fresh-food side warm when the freezer is frozen?
The same air path serves both, so a frosted coil or a stuck damper can starve the lower section. We check both, plus the fan.
Is it normal for the unit to run a lot?
A dusty condenser coil or a worn gasket can make it run far longer than needed. Cleaning the coil and testing the seal are good first steps.
Can you add or fix an ice maker?
Where the variant supports it, yes. We check the water valve and fill tube, and we repair or replace the ice maker assembly if the cabinet has one.
Book repair for your MRT118FZEM
Book in about a minute, or call the desk. Same-day windows inside the Loop on most days, next-day across the rest of Houston.