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Product Help | Maytag

Preventative Maintenance for Refrigerators

Needed Maintenance for Maytag Refrigerators

To keep your refrigerator running smoothly, we recommend performing the routine checks and tasks below. 

 

When Task Why How
Monthly

Clean Interior

  • Will help keep the refrigerator and freezer organized - free of spoiled or expired food
  • Remove and/or prevent odors from forming

Hand washing with a mild detergent is recommended for cleaning. Don't forget to clean the bins and rails. 

View Cleaning the Interior of the Refrigerator for more info. 

To purchase cleaning products visit affresh®

 

Every 6 Months

Change Water Filter

Check to make sure your water filter is installed correctly for every 6 months.  

  • Will help provide proper water flow to the dispenser and ice maker
  • Reduce contaminants in water supply

Check to make sure your water filter is installed correctly.  

Learn When to Change the Water Filter

To purchase a new water filter, visit EveryDrop®

Every 6 Months

Change Air Filter

 

  • Reduces common food odors inside the refrigerator 15 times better than baking soda 
  • Air actively passes through the filter, helping to neutralize odor and bacteria

Located on the back wall of the refrigerator, just remove the cover and insert the new filter. 

Learn how to use and install the Air Filter

To purchase a new air filter, visit Freshflow™ Airfilter

 

Every 6 Months

Change Produce Preserver 

Change Produce Preserver placed in any crisper bin in every 6 months.  Open the housing, remove the pouches and insert the new pouches. 

  • Helps slow the ripening process by absorbing gasses given off by fruits and vegetables
  • Extends freshness of produce up to 25%

Can be placed in any crisper bin.  Open the housing, remove the pouches, and insert the new pouches. 

Learn how to use the Produce Preserver

To purchase a new produce preserver, visit Freshflow™ Produce Preserver

 

Yearly  Clean Condenser Coils
  • Helps keep your refrigerator running efficiently
  • Removes built-up grease and/or hair from the condenser coils

Not all condenser coils need to be cleaned; refer to your Owner's Manual for specific instructions for your model. 

To purchase a cleaning brush, visit Order Accessories

 

Yearly Inspect Door Seals/Gaskets
  • Cuts down on un-needed air leaks
  • Helps keep your refrigerator running efficiently
  • Helps prevent frost and/or condensation build-up from air leaks

Don't forget to clean your gaskets monthly with warm water

Yearly

Check Leveling

Yearly check the refrigerator is level both front to back and side to side.

  • Will help with proper door function (opening and closing)
  • Will help ice maker operations

Ensure the refrigerator is level both front to back and side to side.  Learn how to use your phone to level household appliances. 

 

 

Do more with fresh, filtered water.

Our convenient water filters reduce contaminants to provide refreshing hydration and limitless inspiration—right from your refrigerator. To purchase an

EveryDrop® water filter, visit your local retailer or visit EveryDrop® online.

Home | Everydrop Water 

Cleans even where you can't see

affresh® cleans deep inside your appliances reaching components such as the tub, racks, pump, valves, drain, and recirculation hoses.

Cleaners are available at many retailers or can be purchased here at affresh®.

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