The unit is overflowing after eight years of perfect service, causing icecicles all over the place. Adjusted unit two turns in both directions and unit still overflows. Is that just for time, and not water amount. Can this be ficed, or do I have to replace the entire unit?

Hi,

Please double check your model# again, that one doesn't pull-up as good.

Yes, the problem your having is your ice maker module is bad, and you will need to replace that, for its better to just replace the complete ice maker, its only about $10 more.

Once you post the correct model# of your refrigerator, I can give you the links to both parts.

Jake

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The model listed above is for the ice maker. The fridge is a Kenmore Coldspot model 106.50593003. I don't really understand your reply. What two parts are you talking about?

The ice maker module alone, or the complete ice maker assembly.

Replacing the ice maker module alone is harder as it requires you to take the ice maker apart once you remove it from your freezer.

With the complete ice maker assembly, its very easy, just remove your ice maker from the freezer and install the new one.

You can order just the ice maker module or the complete ice maker assembly.

Here's the ice maker module for your model:
Manufacturer part number W10190935 is RepairClinic item number 1469018
W10190935

Here's the complete ice maker assembly:
Complete icemaker assembly

Manufacturer's Part#: 2198597

Here's the instructions TO change the ice maker assembly:


1. Remove the bucket from the door to get some room.

2. Put a piece of tape on the sensor flapper to hold it down so you won't damage it while removing the ice maker.

3. Remove the ice maker service cover door by spreading the two hinge fingers apart away from the center and the door should lift out of the slot.

4. Remove the screw in the right rear bottom side of the ice maker.

5. After removing the screw that cover should lift up from the rear and just work it out from the rear and you see the electrical harness.

6. On the left track the should be a tab toward the bottom which you need to push up.

7. Push up tab and start working the ice maker towards you pulling it out of the track.

8. Careful with the electrical harness in the back as you're pulling out.

9. Disconnect the electrical plug by lifting the clip on the plug.

10. Remove the side cover on the side module by pulling off.

11. Remove the bottom shield by removing the 3 screws on the bottom.

12. To install reverse the order as it came out.

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To change just the Ice Maker Module:

1. Remove the bucket from the door to get some room.

2. Put a piece of tape on the sensor flapper to hold it down so you won't damage it while removing the ice maker.

3. Remove the ice maker service cover door by spreading the two hinge fingers apart away from the center and the door should lift out of the slot.

4. Remove the screw in the right rear bottom side of the ice maker.

5. After removing the screw that cover should lift up from the rear and just work it out from the rear and you see the electrical harness.

6. On the left track the should be a tab toward the bottom which you need to push up.

7. Push up tab and start working the ice maker towards you pulling it out of the track.

8. Careful with the electrical harness in the back as you're pulling out.

9. Disconnect the electrical plug by lifting the clip on the plug.

10. Remove the side cover on the side module by pulling off.

11. Remove the bottom shield by removing the 3 screws on the bottom.

12. Remove the 3 screws on the ice maker module, then pull the module off.

13. Remove the 2 screws that hold the head assembly onto the ice maker mold tray, then pull the ice maker head off the ice maker mold tray, then you can remove the ejector arm and stripper.

14. To install reverse the order as it came out.

Jake

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Jake,
I replaced the ice maker module, not the entire unit. This did not solve the problem. The unit is still overflowing and causing icicles under the unit and down the sides of the freezer. Is there any way to adjust/decrease the amount of water flowing into the ice maker unit? What would cause this to begin happening all of a sudden, after eight years of perfect performance?

Thats odd, I've replaced about 100 ice maker modules in the last 20 years for this overflow problem, and its always worked.

Where did you buy the module at? Yes, there is a way to adjust the water flow into the ice maker, but its not a good idea to start adjusting it as its preset at the factory.

Jake

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I purchased the ice maker module from repairclinic.com through the link you provided. Do I have any other option to fix my ice maker than to adjust the amount of water coming into the unit? I'd like to look into repairing and/or adjusting the unit instead of replacing more parts. I don't want to spend another $80 on parts if it isn't going to make a difference again.

You can try to adjust the water level in it, Jeff explains how to do this here:
http://www.applianceaid.com/ice-fill-adjustment.html

Let me know if it works.

Jake

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Actually, I'm not sure if it is overflowing since the cubes are the proper size. If it was overflowing, wouldn't the cubes all be huge and formed together?
I turned the adjustment on the old unit two turns in either direction and nothing changed. These directions state that more than a 1/2 turn change can damage the unit. But that was the old unit, not the new one. The fact that this replacement didn't change anything, and the fact that these are preset at the factory makes me think that there is something else wrong. What should I do?

Low water pressure can be very problematic when it comes to icemaker/water dispenser water inlet valves. If there is low water pressure to the valve, the valve may not seat correctly causing icemaker fill tubes to freeze, icemakers to over/under fill or water dispensers to leak or not shut off fast enough. Check the water pressure to the valve like this:

Turn off the water supply to the refrigerator and remove the water supply line from the water inlet valve behind the refrigerator.

Put the end of the water line in a bucket and turn the water supply on. There should be a good stream of water jetting from the tube. If there is not, the water supply shut off valve is probably plugged and needs to be replaced or there could be an in-line water filter that needs to be replaced. Only use a drill style (non-self piercing) http://www.repairclinic.com/SSPartDe...4723&PPStack=1 for the water supply.

If there is a good stream, the water inlet valve that the water line connects to at the back of the refrigerator should be replaced.

*Note: Reverse Osmosis (R/O) systems should never be used to supply water to icemakers.

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