Preventative Maintenance for Refrigerators
Maytag Refrigerator Maintenance
Routine care helps Maytag refrigerators run efficiently, use less energy, and last longer. This guide provides practical, step-by-step refrigerator maintenance tips for common Maytag configurations, including side-by-side, French door, top-freezer, bottom-freezer, and built-in models. By following simple monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks, you can keep food safe and maintain steady cooling performance with preventative maintenance for refrigerators.
Well-maintained units are less likely to require urgent service. Small actions—such as cleaning condenser coils and replacing a clogged water filter—can stop minor issues from becoming major repairs, saving on parts and labor. These simple refrigerator maintenance tips also help maintain consistent temperatures, reduce noise, and lower energy use.
Always refer to your Owner's Manuals for maintenance information on your model.
| When | Task | Why | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly |
Clean Interior |
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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®
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| Every 6 Months |
Change Water Filter
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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
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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
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| Every 6 Months |
Change Produce Preserver
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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
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| Yearly | Clean Condenser Coils |
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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
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| Yearly | Inspect Door Seals/Gaskets |
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Don't forget to clean your gaskets monthly with warm water |
| Yearly |
Check Leveling
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Ensure the refrigerator is level both front to back and side to side. Learn how to use your phone to level household appliances.
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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.
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®.
