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Maytag
Chest Freezer

Model # MQC1557AEW Official Maytag chest freezer

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Panel, Frz. Door (alm) - Series 11 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Panel, frz. door (alm) - series 11

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The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Drain Cap 68001312
Drain cap

Part #68001312

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Key For Lock 09100013
#10

Lid diagram

Key for lock

Part #09100013

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Divider 68001112
#20

Cabinet diagram

Divider

Part #68001112

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Hinge Nut 68001005
#16

Lid diagram

Hinge nut

Part #68001005

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Base, Compre 68001166
#3

Cabinet diagram

Base, compre

Part #68001166

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Receptacle 68001448
#17

Lid diagram

Receptacle

Part #68001448

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Start Relay 68001368
#7

Cabinet diagram

Start relay

Part #68001368

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Kit Light Clip 68001346
#11

Lid diagram

Kit light clip

Part #68001346

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Tie Bolt - H 09100033
#13

Lid diagram

Tie bolt - h

Part #09100033

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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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…

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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…

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Why isn't my freezer cooling?

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

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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, …

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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…

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Why is my freezer too warm?

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Why isn't my freezer running?

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Why is my freezer so noisy?

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How to replace a freezer compressor start relay

How to replace a freezer compressor start relay

The compressor start relay starts the compressor. If the compressor won’t start, follow these steps to replace a defect…

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How to replace a freezer temperature control thermostat

How to replace a freezer temperature control thermostat

The cold control thermostat regulates the freezer temperature. A defective cold control thermostat can prevent the compr…

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 15 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer lid gasket

How to replace a freezer lid gasket

The lid gasket prevents air and moisture from entering the freezer when the lid is closed. Follow these steps to replace…

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Time required
 30 minutes or less

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