Ice maker woes

[cpd520]

hoping some of the sharp folks on here can help me out.

Issue:
Our ice maker is leaking water into ice bin at the back, freezing up the ice and auger.

The fridge is a maytag/whirlpool model MFI2269VEM10. I replaced the water inlet valve, but that didn't help.

Anyone fought this before?? What did it turn out to be??

[cpd520]

Thanks all. It appears to have been a water pressure issue. Have ice now, so wife is happy!

[YC_1]

Jerry, that is a fascinating theory. I replaced my valve twice and finally just abandoned the ice maker. I replace the ice maker itself too.

Now I will see what kind of pressure is coming out of the plastic hose.

Thanks

[jerryjay11]

I am a retired appliance technician and have come across this issue many times. Since you replaced the inlet water valve I would inspect the flexible supply line for kinks. If no kinks then I suggest a quick water flow test. First if you are using a self-tapping shut-off valve on plastic tubing it could very well be that the cut that the piercing valve makes in the line has closed up enough to slow the water flow. If using 1/4 inch clear plastic line for supply water you can try this test for water flow. With a tall glass and without turning the water off, crimp the supply line to stop flow, remove the line from the inlet valve. Place end of line in glass, release the crimp. If the flow doesn't splash strongly in the glass and comes out slowly your supply is insufficient to close the inlet valve of the refrigerator. Note: These valves are electrically opened and require water pressure to close them tightly. 95% of ice maker water issues I come across are do to improper water flow.

[mikestock]

You need to replace the water solenoid. As someone said, it is not shutting off completely and the leak freezes up inside the tube.

I've experienced this twice, over the years. It is very common and you can save a repairman call by replacing it yourself.

[wa8yxm]

Are you using a water pressure regulator?

Some fun facts..
Washing machines (Cloths washers) fill to a line, a device senses the depth of the water in the tub and shuts off so as to not overflow.

But the ice maker fills to a timer.. The valve opens for a specified period of time. So if the pressure is higher (one park I visit it hits 120 psi) the ice tray overfills.... Lower pressure (Say 34) it under fills

There is an adjustment.

[A1B00902]

take the end plate off the ice maker
there is screw to adjust the amount of water per fill one way for more the other for less

[the_bear_II]

You may need to clean off any lime deposit/crud build up around the ice mold, solenoid and water lines. Make sure the ice maker hasn't become unlevel due to road vibration.

[Bumpyroad]

perhaps solenoid not shutting off completely?
bumpy