Maytag Refrigerator Repair (Model MFI2067AES) – Minerva, OH

A Minerva homeowner called about their Maytag refrigerator that wasn’t cooling properly. The unit appeared to run normally, but the compressor wasn’t actually starting. We found a failed start relay preventing the compressor from engaging.

The Problem

The customer reported that their refrigerator wasn’t maintaining proper temperatures despite sounding like it was running. Food was starting to spoil, and the freezer compartment wasn’t freezing solid. The unit would hum and click but never reach the cooling cycle.

Diagnosis

Testing revealed the compressor was attempting to start but couldn’t complete the startup sequence. The controls functioned normally and the capacitor showed activity, but the start relay had failed internally. This small but critical component provides the initial electrical boost needed to get the compressor motor running. When it fails, the compressor tries to start, draws excessive current, then shuts down on overload protection.

The Repair

• Parts replaced: W10613606 — compressor start relay
• Work performed: Removed old relay from compressor, installed new start relay, tested startup sequence
• Result: Compressor started immediately and began cooling cycle, verified proper temperatures in both compartments

Is It Worth Repairing?

This Maytag model MFI2067AES is a solid side-by-side unit that typically runs 12-15 years with proper maintenance. A start relay failure is a minor repair on an otherwise reliable refrigerator. Unless the unit is showing multiple problems or approaching 15 years old, this repair makes financial sense.

Maintenance Tips for Maytag Refrigerators

• Clean the condenser coils underneath every 6 months — Maytag side-by-side models accumulate dust that reduces cooling efficiency
• Replace the water filter every 6 months (models with dispensers) — old filters reduce flow and can damage the water system
• Check door seals monthly by closing the door on a dollar bill — if it pulls out easily, the magnetic seal needs replacement

Appliance Repair in Minerva, OH

Minerva is in Stark County — an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve Canton, Alliance, and Carrollton. Louisville Appliance Repair is owned and operated by Samuel Willhite, a master-certified technician with Bosch and Speed Queen factory authorizations. If your appliance needs service, schedule online or call (330) 693-9163. You can also find us on Google and read verified reviews from customers across Stark County and surrounding areas.