Parts for Maytag MQC2257AEW: 01 - Cabinet Parts

This trim bracket secures the appliance's control console/trim to the front panel, restoring proper alignment and preventing movement or rattling. It's a direct-fit replacement designed to stabilize the control area for consistent operation. What it does:

• Holds the console or decorative trim flush against the front panel
• Prevents the control panel from shifting, rattling, or separating
• Restores proper alignment so buttons and displays engage correctly
• Helps maintain a finished appearance and prevents debris entry behind the trim

• Disconnect power to the appliance before beginning any work
• Use basic hand tools; keep fasteners and mounting hardware in a safe place
• Inspect adjacent trim and mounting points for damage; replace any broken clips or screws

This sealed-system compressor circulates refrigerant to cool your refrigerator, restoring normal cooling performance when the compressor fails. Designed to replace a failing compressor and help bring temperatures back to safe food-storage levels. What it does:

• Compresses and circulates refrigerant through the sealed refrigeration circuit
• Restores cooling when the compressor motor runs properly
• Commonly linked to symptoms like weak or no cooling, loud humming or clattering sounds, or a refrigerator that cycles continuously
• May be the cause if the appliance frequently trips a circuit breaker or shows hard-starting behavior

• Sealed-system work requires certified HVAC/refrigeration service and proper refrigerant handling per local regulations
• Disconnect power before beginning any repair; follow lockout/tagout practices
• Compressor replacement often requires system evacuation, brazing, and recharge — do not attempt unless qualified
• Use the identical replacement part number and follow OEM service instructions to avoid damage

This genuine OEM wiring harness routes power and signals between components to restore reliable electrical connections in the appliance. It replaces worn, damaged, or corroded harnesses to help bring components back to normal operation. What it does:

• Links motors, switches, sensors, or control boards so the appliance can receive power and communicate between parts
• Replaces frayed, burned, or broken wiring that can cause intermittent or no operation
• Helps stop electrical arcing or poor connections that may lead to component failure or safety trips
• Restores proper circuit continuity to resolve symptoms like no power to a motor, controls not responding, or intermittent cycles

• One wiring harness

• Disconnect power (unplug or shut off breaker) before starting any work
• Match connector shapes and wire colors; route harness away from moving parts and heat sources
• Secure with existing clips or ties; avoid pulling on individual wires when connecting

This mechanical thermostat is the appliance's temperature control. It senses internal temperature and opens or closes its electrical contacts to cycle the system, helping the unit reach and maintain the setting you select for consistent performance.

• Regulates temperature by switching power to the cooling or heating circuit as needed
• Helps prevent overcooling/overheating and unstable temperatures
• Common symptoms: runs constantly or won't start, temperature too warm or too cold, short-cycling, no response to knob/setting changes
• Visual damage, burnt terminals, or a thermostat that fails continuity tests indicate replacement

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Document wire locations; transfer wires one at a time and secure all connections
• If your unit uses a sensing bulb/capillary, route and secure it exactly as original; do not kink or sharply bend it
• Verify correct mounting and smooth knob/shaft movement, then restore power and test

This is a replacement machine screw used to secure interior and exterior appliance panels and components. It restores proper fastening to reduce vibration and keep parts aligned for reliable operation. What it does:

• Secures panels, brackets, or small components to the appliance frame
• Stops rattling or movement caused by a missing or stripped screw
• Helps maintain correct alignment of control panels and trim pieces
• Works as a direct replacement when the original screw is lost or damaged

• One screw

• Use the matching screwdriver or bit to avoid stripping the head
• Tighten to firm hand pressure; do not overtighten to prevent thread or part damage
• Disconnect power to the appliance before accessing internal components
• If fasteners or mounting holes are damaged, replace with the appropriate hardware.

This defrost drain adapter funnels melted defrost water from the evaporator area into the refrigerator's drain channel, helping prevent water pooling and evaporator-area leaks. A simple replacement to restore proper drain flow. What it does:

• Directs defrost meltwater into the cabinet drain to prevent pooling under the evaporator.
• Helps stop water from leaking into the refrigerator or freezer compartment.
• Can reduce odor and residue caused by standing water in the drain area.
• Fits the drain/chest drain opening and mates to the cabinet drain tubing.

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair.
• Access typically requires removing interior panels or the evaporator cover—keep screws and fasteners organized.
• Clean the drain channel and line of any ice or debris before installing the adapter to ensure proper flow.
• Reconnect power and test by pouring a small amount of warm water into the evaporator area to ensure the drain is routing properly.

This part is optional.