Can’t find your part?   Contact us:
+1-309-603-4777
Sears Parts Direct
Tips to find your model number
Orders

  • Keep track of the models you own in your profile

    Sign in or Register to view or add models

Schedule a repair
Maytag
Upright Freezer

Model # MQU1556AEW Official Maytag upright freezer

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Maytag MQU1556AEW upright freezer, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

There are a couple of ways to find the part or diagram you need:

  • Click a diagram to see the parts shown on that diagram.
  • In the search box below, enter all or part of the part number or the part’s name.

Not all parts are shown on the diagrams—those parts are labeled NI, for “not illustrated”.

We encourage you to save the model to your profile, so it’s easy to access parts and manuals for your appliance whenever you log in.

For DIY troubleshooting advice and repair guides, visit our repair help section.

Error Codes

Model diagram and schematic

SEARCH WITHIN THIS MODEL

?

This is the number corresponding to the part on the diagram / schematic

Search
ALL PARTS
Showing 10 of 83 parts  |
Refrigerator Uv Dye Dryer 13900-1
#13

Unit compartment & system diagram

Refrigerator uv dye dryer

Part #13900-1

Replaced by #WPW10143759

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 13900-1. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
BEST SELLER
$20.87 | 
22% OFF Phone Price : $26.87
In Stock
Light Bulb 68001557
#12

Freezer compartment diagram

Light bulb

Part #68001557

Replaced by #40A15

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 68001557. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
BEST SELLER
$14.40 | 
12% OFF Phone Price : $16.40
In Stock
Light Switch 68001324
#5

Freezer compartment diagram

Light switch

Part #68001324

Replaced by #W11384469

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 68001324. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
BEST SELLER
$22.86 | 
21% OFF Phone Price : $28.86
In Stock
Compressor 68001425
#1

Unit compartment & system diagram

Compressor

Part #68001425

Replaced by #W10309990

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 68001425. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
BEST SELLER
$317.27 | 
6% OFF Was : $338.61
In Stock
Defrost Timer 68001115
#15

Unit compartment & system diagram

Defrost timer

Part #68001115

Replaced by #WP3-81329

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 68001115. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
$88.66 | 
6% OFF Phone Price : $94.66
In Stock
Fan Blade 68001595
#20

Unit compartment & system diagram

Fan blade

Part #68001595

Replaced by #WPW10445742

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 68001595. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
This item is not returnable
$10.05 | 
17% OFF Phone Price : $12.05
In Stock
Screw 68001102
#1A

Freezer compartment diagram

Screw

Part #68001102

Replaced by #W11233072

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 68001102. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
$16.79 | 
11% OFF Phone Price : $18.79
In Stock
Screw 046897-05
#17

Door diagram

Screw

Part #046897-05

Replaced by #WP4159193

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 046897-05. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
This item is not returnable
$5.06 | 
17% OFF Phone Price : $6.06
In Stock
Thermostat 68001088
#18

Unit compartment & system diagram

Thermostat

Part #68001088

Replaced by #WP1-81801-001

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 68001088. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
$48.06 | 
11% OFF Phone Price : $54.06
In Stock
Screw 68001474
#14B

Unit compartment & system diagram

Screw

Part #68001474

Replaced by #WP489464

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 68001474. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
This item is not returnable
$6.60 | 
13% OFF Phone Price : $7.60
In Stock

Most common symptoms to help you fix your freestanding freezers

Choose a symptom to see related freezer repairs.

View all

What should I do when my freezer's high-temperature alarm sounds?

Main causes: lack of power, bad compressor, refrigerant leak, bad thermistor, defrost system failure, dirty condenser co…

Read more

Why don't the lights in my freezer work?

Main causes: burned out light bulb, bad door or lid switch, faulty LED light board, wiring failure, control system failu…

Read more

Why isn't my freezer cooling?

Main causes: compressor failure, no refrigerant, faulty sensor, control failure, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-m…

Read more

Why does my freezer have a lot of frost inside?

Main causes: damaged door or lid gasket, cracked cabinet liner, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, …

Read more

Why is my freezer hot on the outside?

Main causes: dirty condenser coils, condenser fan failure, dirty bottom front grill, leaky door or lid gasket…

Read more

Why is my freezer too warm?

Main causes: excessive frost, bad defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal, control system failure, low refrigerant charge, …

Read more

Why isn't my freezer running?

Main causes: lack of power, control system failure, broken compressor start relay, locked up compressor, compressor moto…

Read more

Why is my freezer so noisy?

Main causes: leaky door or lid gasket, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, defrost control failure, …

Read more

Repair guides for upright freezers

View all
How to replace a freezer door switch

How to replace a freezer door switch

When the door switch fails, the freezer can’t detect that the door is closed. Follow the steps in this repair guide to r…

Read more
Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer thermistor

How to replace a freezer thermistor

When the thermistor can’t sense the freezer temperature, the freezer is colder or warmer than the set temperature. Follo…

Read more
Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer evaporator fan

How to replace a freezer evaporator fan

Air won’t circulate to cool the freezer properly when the evaporator fan fails. Follow these step-by-step instructions t…

Read more
Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your freestanding freezers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your freezer.

View all
How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.…

Read more
Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.…

Read more
Freezer common questions

Freezer common questions

Benefit from other people's experience by checking on these frequently asked questions about freezers.…

Read more

Parts & More