Icemaker problem? ? ?

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The icemaker in my 10-year-old Amana refrigerator seems to be malfunctioning. It still makes ice, but the water overflows and leaves icicles throughout the freezer compartment.

I do not find any way of adjusting the water level -- as I believe later models have.

First, is this likely to be the icemaker, or something else?

Second, from service diagrams, it LOOKS easy to replace -- involving only three screws. I'm uneasy, though, that if I disassemble this part I might find water spurting in my face.

Should I forget self-service and call a repairman?

Any guidance most welcome.

AZ Nomad · Accepted Answer

Why would water spurt anywhere?  The very first thing you do is turn thewater off.  Definately forget it if you never thought to turn the water off.

Ray · Answer

Thanks -- I was just trying to avoid turning off the water at the main source. Since I haven't yet pulled the refrigerator out, I don't know if there's a separate valve for the icemaker.

In any event, I think I'll call a technician.

AZ Nomad · Answer

There should be.  Follow the line to its source.  Typically it's a clamp-ontap with a shutoff.

noname87 · Answer

Ray,Most ice makers have an adjustment for the amount of time the watersupply stays open. Look for it.A new ice maker will run approximately $100 (on line) and from what Ihear it is an easy install. The service call alone will probably be50-100 just to come to the door. I would do it yourself.The shut off valve for the ice maker is usually located where the icemaker supply line branches off the main line. I would be shocked ifthere wasn't one. I doubt that it is behind the frig.Ray wrote:

JimL · Answer

They generally use timers to fill the tray. You need to spend a lot of time observing to be sure of the problem,but likely have a defective timer or a defective valve.

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