MQF1656TEW
Maytag MQF1656TEW Upright Freezer Repair
Most common issues on this model
- Frost building on the back wall of the cabinet
- Door not sealing evenly along the gasket
- Temperature rising while the compressor hums
- Water on the floor near the base
The MQF1656TEW is a Maytag upright freezer, so it stands on the floor with a door that opens at the front. Uprights usually sit in a garage, pantry or laundry room, and many Houston households use one for bulk storage, which means the door gets opened often.
On an upright of this type we begin with the door seal, because a gap lets in humid air that turns to frost on the cold surfaces. If the cabinet is warm and the compressor hums or clicks, we test the start relay, overload and thermostat. A freezer that frosts heavily on the back wall may have a defrost or airflow problem, depending on how the unit defrosts, and we confirm that on site.
Water on the floor can come from a blocked drain or a defrost cycle that is not clearing. We read the number from the label before ordering anything, and you approve the price before we begin.
Key features
- Maytag upright freezer
- Front-opening door cabinet
- Full-height door seal against the cabinet face
Error codes this model can show
Why is there frost on the back wall of my upright freezer?
Frost usually builds when humid air gets in through a poor door seal or when the defrost system is not working. We check the gasket first, then the defrost parts if the freezer uses them.
My freezer hums but the inside is warm. What does that mean?
A hum without cooling can be a start relay or overload that is not letting the compressor run. We test those parts and the thermostat, then give you a quote.
Does a door that does not close well matter?
Yes. A door that rests open even slightly lets warm air in, which raises the load on the compressor and builds frost. We check the hinges, level and seal.
Book repair for your MQF1656TEW
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.