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MQF1656TEW00 Maytag Freezer - Overview

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Light Bulb - 40W – Part Number: 8009
Light Bulb - 40W
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PartSelect #: PS884734
Manufacturer #: 8009
This an authentic OEM 40-Watt replacement light bulb, used in a number of household appliances. It is specially designed to withstand extreme temperatures, which is why these replacement bulbs are mos...
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Refrigerator Door Switch – Part Number: W11384469
Refrigerator Door Switch
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PartSelect #: PS12728638
Manufacturer #: W11384469
Door switch turns the light off when you close the door.
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Touch-Up Paint - White – Part Number: 72017
Touch-Up Paint - White
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PartSelect #: PS385132
Manufacturer #: 72017
This touch-up paint can be used on a wide variety of household appliances. It is most often used on washers, dryer, refrigerators, dishwashers, ranges, freezers, trash compactors, or microwaves. It is...
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Fan Blade and Spring Clip – Part Number: WPW10445742
Fan Blade and Spring Clip
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PartSelect #: PS11754833
Manufacturer #: WPW10445742
If you notice an unusual noise coming from your freezer, the evaporator fan blade might be the problem. Frost-free freezer models use evaporator fans to move air through the evaporator for more effici...
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Screw – Part Number: WP489478
Screw
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PartSelect #: PS11742754
Manufacturer #: WP489478
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Light Socket Kit – Part Number: 4387478
Light Socket Kit
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PartSelect #: PS371236
Manufacturer #: 4387478
The light socket in your refrigerator houses the light bulb and connects it to the power source. If your refrigerator light is not coming on when you open the door, you may need to replace the light s...
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Spray Paint - 12 oz. - White – Part Number: 350930
Spray Paint - 12 oz. - White
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PartSelect #: PS347819
Manufacturer #: 350930
Appliance spray paint is a great way to cover up any chips and scratches that have appeared on your appliances. Instead of replacing the part entirely, this is an easy fix. This is also a great way to...
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Evaporator Fan Motor – Part Number: WP3-60336-001
Evaporator Fan Motor
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PartSelect #: PS11740626
Manufacturer #: WP3-60336-001
This evaporator fan motor is located in the back of the freezer, and circulates air over the refrigerator coils. These coils will convert the heat into cool air, which is then circulated.
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Cabinet Mount Screw – Part Number: WP489491
Cabinet Mount Screw
PartSelect #: PS11742757
Manufacturer #: WP489491
Sold Individually - 2 screws needed to mount each handle.
$5.36
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Screw – Part Number: WP3-24838-048
Screw
PartSelect #: PS11740623
Manufacturer #: WP3-24838-048
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$6.80
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Defrost Timer – Part Number: WP3-81329
Defrost Timer
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PartSelect #: PS11740630
Manufacturer #: WP3-81329
This device acts like a clock. It continually advances and alternates between activating the cooling cycle and the defrost heater.
$133.53
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Compressor Overload Protector – Part Number: WP2149959
Compressor Overload Protector
PartSelect #: PS11738901
Manufacturer #: WP2149959
Relay is NOT included. Must be ordered separately.
$54.92
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Dianne
March 21, 2020
The drain appears to be plugged. There is ice in the bottom.
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Hi Dianne, Thank you for your question. If the drain tube is clogged with debris, it prevents water during the defrost cycle from draining and the water pools at the bottom bottom of the freezer. When the freezer starts to cool down after defrost cycle, the water freezes. You will need to defrost the freezer and clean the drain tube. We hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day.

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Darla
August 16, 2021
Top section will not freeze,it's like a refrigerator,including side door upper half only the same.But lower section will freeze,including bottom half on the side door the same and works as a freezer.What could be the problem as to what is causing this to happen?I am thinking the exhaust fan but i don't know for sure.
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Hello Darla, Thank you for your inquiry. We would recommend checking the following parts to fix your issue: evaporator fan motor, defrost thermostat and defrost timer. You can test the parts with a multimeter. If you are unfamiliar with how a multimeter functions, we have videos available to assist you.

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Virginia
December 7, 2022
How many cubic feet is this freezer?
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Hello Virginia, Thank you for your inquiry. We show that this model is 15.8 cubic feet. We hope this helps.

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Lights inside refrigerator not working
I used a flat-head screwdriver to pop out the old light rocker switch. Then, I unplugged the wires, plugged them into the new light rocker switch, and then popped the new switch into the hole. That's it! Lights began working again.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Clint from Rayville, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Froze over fan motor burnt out
Removed shelves from inside freezer then removed 4 screws holding cover panel. Pulled panel up and slightly pulled forward to remove. Removed wiring connections then removed two screws that held the motor & fan assembly. Removed the support bracket from the old motor and installed same on the support bracket. Reversed removal procedures for installation. Cover panel is a little bit of a problem when trying to reinstall. Put in panel as high as you can and then slide down. You must then exert a little pressure on the bottom portion to get it to seat correctly. Install four remaing screws and you are done. I had this repaired previously by a professional repairman and noticed from the pictures you folks provided that he had installed the screws on the support bracket incorrectly. That was the reason for the fan blade to rip apart.
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Evaporator Fan Motor Fan Blade and Spring Clip
  • James L. from Madison, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Light Would Not Go On In The Refrigerator
First I removed the old lightbulb from the socket and replaced it with a new one to confirm that the bulb was not the problem. I then pryed the socket out with a flat-head screwdriver. I could tell that the socket was anchored in its hole with clips so it was relatively easy to pry it out. Once the socket was out, I disconnected the lead wires and ordered a replacement socket kit from Partselect. When the new one arrived, I reconnected the lead wires to it, snapped it back into its hole, screwed in a new lightbulb, and presto!! The light was back on with no further problem. Thank you, Partselect!! A $15.00 part saved me what probably would have been at least a $100. service call and heaven knows what the technician would have told me I needed!!!
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Light Socket Kit
  • DANIEL from MINNEAPOLIS, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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