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Ice maker still leaks in front - just replaced fill valve
Old 09-10-2007, 04:52 AM   #1
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Brand: Maytag
Model Number: RSW24E02
Age: 5 - 10 years

My modular ice maker is dripping on the bottom, towards the front, between the module housing and the tray. I just replaced the double fill valve on the back of the fridge, thinking that might be the problem, but it still leaks. I have checked the water inlet tube in the freezer and it is not frozen and seems to be dispensing water properly. I watched the icemaker cycle through as it released the ice from the tray and then re-filled the tray with water. It is not over-filling the tray. I've seen a couple of threads on other forums where other people seemed to be having this problem and the suggestion was made to put a bead of "food safe" silicone between the module and tray to stop the leak. Does this sound like the best thing to do in my case? Do I need to take the module housing off before applying the silicone? I'd prefer not to buy a new ice maker, but does anyone have any other suggestions.
 
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Old 09-12-2007, 01:30 PM   #2
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There may be a crack or hole in the mold assembly.

If this is the case you may be able to fix it with food grade silicon but you will have to take it a part to make the repair.

Can you please verify your model number?

The model number is found on a tag in the fridge section with the serial number.
 
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Yes, the model number is RSW24E0D (Maytag).
 
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Here is a link to your fridge model RSW24E0D.
 
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