FIXED MFI2570FEZ05 Maytag Refrigerator - Leaking Ice Tray

[jgood]

Model Number

MFI2570FEZ05

Brand

Maytag

Age

6-10 years

My fridge's ice maker seems to be leaking and making ice clumps out of the ice in the tray. We have to take it out at least once a week and remove the clumps.
Reading around the forums, I saw many discussions regarding replacing the entire ice maker when this happens as parts wear out. Is this the best option?

I believe I have no issues with pressure and water comes out quickly from the water dispenser. Ice cubes are made fine, the water for ice is either leaking or overfilling.

Is this the correct part I need for my fridge if I should just replace?

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This part is an ice maker assembly for a refrigerator unit with a freezer. The ice maker assembly includes a complete ice maker and housing. A new ice maker assembly will be needed if it fails to make ice. If this part has gone bad, it may allow water to run into the ice bin causing the water to...

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Also discovered this Youtube video on replacing it. Really just looking for confirmation before I drop $250+

Thank you for your time!

 

[Jake]

Reach your hand into the ice maker tray and see if the ice level comes up to very top of the ice maker tray, if so yes the ice maker fill circuit is wearing out and causing it to overfill and leaking into the ice bucket.

The new ice maker will fix it if that's the case.

Jake

 

[jgood]

Yes. That's it. I'll order the part. I can tell because the ice cubes often come into ice tray attached from the extra water.

 

[Jake]

Ok, got it!

Yes, then the new ice maker should fix it.

Keep us posted.

Jake

 

[jgood]

Ended up solving my issue. Been going strong 3 weeks now. Thank you!

 

[Jake]

Excellent, glad to hear the new ice maker fixed it.

Thanks for the update!

Jake