Ice in refridgerator

**Snoopdogie187** · 09-19-2009, 10:51 AM

Hi,
we have a maytag plus refridge (side by side)
model: rcw1000dab
serial: 13945190QQ
rev no: 13

The only problem with it is that there is a lot of ice/water in the refridge part. The freezer is perfect. Most of the ice forms in back on the top, wher the control for the freezer is.

We did unplug is oneday and left the refridge door open untill all of the ice melted on the inside.

Is there anything I should check, or that would possible help?

Thank you

**Basementgeek** · 09-19-2009, 11:48 AM

Give it a couple of days and let us know how it does. My first thought is deforst mech, maybe bad door gasket.

BG

**Snoopdogie187** · 09-19-2009, 12:25 PM

Well afer letting the ice melt inside, we dryed it up as best as we could, and that was over a week ago. The ice actually started to come back a day later or so.

**Basementgeek** · 09-19-2009, 04:49 PM

Please check the Model Number again. I am not finding anything on it.

BG

**Snoopdogie187** · 09-19-2009, 05:45 PM

oops, sorry about that, its
RCW2000DAB

**pat mcgroin** · 09-20-2009, 04:57 PM

If your house is like mine, everytime the kids walk by they open the door for about 3 mins. and decide there is nothing in there that they want.
Combine that with the humid summer we have had and the extra work the fridge has to do in order to maintain the correct temp and it will cause frost to form.
In my case eventually the humidity will drop or the kids will listen, Or Hell will freeze and it will be different.

Otherwise I would suggest checking the gasket on the door to be certain that it wasnt pinched and possibly have an opening.
If your fridge has a drain port in the bottom, check it and make sure it is open.

If the fridge was defrosted it is somewhat common to see some frost for a few days during the recool phase.
Often times you can use a hot wash rag to wipe it down to rid yourself of the frost and close the door again without letting it get too warm inside and it wont come back.

Once again though wipe the door seal to be sure that it is clean. Also note that some seals are slightly magnetic and can attract things like bread ties that will not allow the door to close completely.

**Snoopdogie187** · 09-20-2009, 08:51 PM

thank you, I will check the seal tomorrow and clean it up (it did look clean but just in case anything was missed). I think I should especially check the outside seals as those slide against the frame when its opened and closed.

How would I make sure the drain port is open on the bottom? I know it has one and when we let it defrost it filled up the pan.

Unfornatantly its not just a little frost, it get to the point that you can break off pieces of ice, and that is within a week.

**pat mcgroin** · 09-21-2009, 04:04 PM

Most drains you can just pour something down it and make sure that it goes through.
You did that during defrost.
Be sure to rinse the pan every now and then as it could mildew and begin to stink.

Actually it turns out that I had the same thing today. Something was in the fridge and the door didnt close all of the way. Now everything is warm and wet.

09-19-2009, 10:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Snoopdogie187 Oh! What shall I be? Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,537 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1, mom: XP Pro SP2 My System	Ice in refridgerator Hi, we have a maytag plus refridge (side by side) model: rcw1000dab serial: 13945190QQ rev no: 13 The only problem with it is that there is a lot of ice/water in the refridge part. The freezer is perfect. Most of the ice forms in back on the top, wher the control for the freezer is. We did unplug is oneday and left the refridge door open untill all of the ice melted on the inside. Is there anything I should check, or that would possible help? Thank you __________________ Infected computer? click here Has TSF Helped You? Posting System Specifications Please Donate to TSF

09-19-2009, 11:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,467 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Ice in refridgerator Give it a couple of days and let us know how it does. My first thought is deforst mech, maybe bad door gasket. BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Proud member of ASAP

09-19-2009, 12:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Snoopdogie187 Oh! What shall I be? Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,537 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1, mom: XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: Ice in refridgerator Well afer letting the ice melt inside, we dryed it up as best as we could, and that was over a week ago. The ice actually started to come back a day later or so. __________________ Infected computer? click here Has TSF Helped You? Posting System Specifications Please Donate to TSF

09-19-2009, 04:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,467 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Ice in refridgerator Please check the Model Number again. I am not finding anything on it. BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Proud member of ASAP

09-19-2009, 05:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Snoopdogie187 Oh! What shall I be? Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,537 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1, mom: XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: Ice in refridgerator oops, sorry about that, its RCW2000DAB __________________ Infected computer? click here Has TSF Helped You? Posting System Specifications Please Donate to TSF

09-20-2009, 04:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
pat mcgroin TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toledo Oh. Posts: 555 OS: XP Professional SP2 Vista Ultimate SP2	Re: Ice in refridgerator If your house is like mine, everytime the kids walk by they open the door for about 3 mins. and decide there is nothing in there that they want. Combine that with the humid summer we have had and the extra work the fridge has to do in order to maintain the correct temp and it will cause frost to form. In my case eventually the humidity will drop or the kids will listen, Or Hell will freeze and it will be different. Otherwise I would suggest checking the gasket on the door to be certain that it wasnt pinched and possibly have an opening. If your fridge has a drain port in the bottom, check it and make sure it is open. If the fridge was defrosted it is somewhat common to see some frost for a few days during the recool phase. Often times you can use a hot wash rag to wipe it down to rid yourself of the frost and close the door again without letting it get too warm inside and it wont come back. Once again though wipe the door seal to be sure that it is clean. Also note that some seals are slightly magnetic and can attract things like bread ties that will not allow the door to close completely.

09-20-2009, 08:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Snoopdogie187 Oh! What shall I be? Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,537 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1, mom: XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: Ice in refridgerator thank you, I will check the seal tomorrow and clean it up (it did look clean but just in case anything was missed). I think I should especially check the outside seals as those slide against the frame when its opened and closed. How would I make sure the drain port is open on the bottom? I know it has one and when we let it defrost it filled up the pan. Unfornatantly its not just a little frost, it get to the point that you can break off pieces of ice, and that is within a week. __________________ Infected computer? click here Has TSF Helped You? Posting System Specifications Please Donate to TSF

09-21-2009, 04:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
pat mcgroin TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toledo Oh. Posts: 555 OS: XP Professional SP2 Vista Ultimate SP2	Re: Ice in refridgerator Most drains you can just pour something down it and make sure that it goes through. You did that during defrost. Be sure to rinse the pan every now and then as it could mildew and begin to stink. Actually it turns out that I had the same thing today. Something was in the fridge and the door didnt close all of the way. Now everything is warm and wet.