Maytag refrigerator not cooling

Why is my Maytag refrigerator not getting cold?

When the refrigerator section isn’t cooling, an airflow problem is likely causing the failure.

Look for Blocked Refrigerator Section Supply and Return Vents

Check for items blocking the air supply or returns vents in the refrigerator compartment.

The owner’s manual typically show you where those supply and return vents are in your fridge.

Moving around items in the fridge may fix the cooling problem.

Air Damper Failure

The air damper controls airflow from the freezer to the refrigerator to help control the proper refrigerator temperature at around 37 degrees.

When the air damper gets stuck in the closed position, the refrigerator section won’t get any cooling air from the freezer.

If that damper vent is stuck in the shut position, you may be able to fix the refrigerator cooling problem by unplugging the refrigerator_ and replacing that part.

Have a service technician replace the air damper if you’re not confident that you can complete that repair on your own.

Bad Evaporator Fan

When you don’t detect the evaporator fan running, follow the steps in this DIY troubleshooting video to fix or replace the evaporator fan:

Automatic Defrost System Failure

Ice and frost caked on the evaporator fins due to a failure in the automatic defrost system of the fridge will cause cooling problems in the refrigerator section.

Follow the troubleshooting tips in this video to find and fix the cause of a defrost system failure in your refrigerator:

What to expect when you experience a Maytag refrigerator not cooling issue

How is the not cooling problem fixed?

Correcting most not cooling problems usually involves replacing the compressor, electronic control board or evaporator. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

Sears Home Services recommendations for a refrigerator that is not cooling

When the refrigerator is not cooling it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts, we recommend scheduling Maytag refrigerator repair with a local Sears Home Services professional who can perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of refrigerator failures.

What to look out for with a refrigerator not cooling diagnosis

Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your refrigerator problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.

Maytag Refrigerator Not Cooling but Freezer is Working

When your Maytag refrigerator is not cooling but the freezer is working, blocked air vents are a leading cause of this problem. Refer to the owner’s manual for your Maytag refrigerator to identify the location of air supply and return vents inside the refrigerator compartment. Move items that you find blocking the air vents inside the refrigerator. If you have a French door or bottom-freezer Maytag fridge, check for labels or other items blocking the return air vents at the bottom rear corners of the refrigerator compartment. This is a common cause of cooling problems in the refrigerator compartment of those models.

Other problems that can cause problems with your Maytag refrigerator not cooling but the freezer is working include:

• Air damper failure.
• Thermistor (temperature sensor) problems.
• Automatic defrost system failure.
• Electronic control board failure.
• Wiring failure.

Schedule refrigerator repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician diagnose and repair these types of failures when your Maytag refrigerator is not cooling but the freezer is working.