If yours does it may need to be leveled or locked into place.
Maytag french door refrigerator damper keep opening and closing.
Maytag model mfi2568aes same exact problem with the panel lights all flashing and the flapper on the ice door opening and closing constantly.
Mine is way past the warranty.
Doors that are incorrectly installed may not close or seal properly.
So unfortunately if the flap on the dispenser keeps opening and closing it means that one of the contacts for the flap motor isn t making a good connection so it can t find the closed position properly.
Technician came out and said it was ice build up on damper.
Some packaging used to avoid damage during shipping could keep the door from closing.
See below for basic instructions for lowering the leveling legs brake feet or adjustable rollers.
If your refrigerator was recently installed make sure all packaging has been removed.
You open your refrigerator or freezer door to grab something close the door and come back later to see there s a gap.
Spoke with a maytag rep 1800 688 9900 on 2 different occasions and they told me that there was no recall and that i would be responsible for all repair costs.
7 months into it the damper started making noises when opening.
Had the maytag french door counter depth for 1 year.
The passage of air is regulated by a thermistor which monitors the refrigerator temperature and dictates when the damper door opens and closes allowing air to pass through.
He said since it was winter the ice had built up on it because the house was cool and come summer time it will disappear.
Choose a french door refrigerator with fingerprint resistant stainless steel for a smudge resistant and easy to clean kitchen.
The fresh food compartment has a damper installed at the top of the left wall which allows air to pass from the freezer to the refrigerator compartment.
Or get more control with the adjustable temperature drawer in our 4 door refrigerators so you can select the perfect level of cold to keep your food fresh.
The door didn t fully close and now your food isn t as cold as it should be.
The damper is controlled by a thermostat which triggers it to open and close depending on the temperature of the air in the refrigerator.
What to do if your maytag refrigerator moves when doors are opened.