I have an amana side by side model # JXD2252L. The ice maker is adding too much water at the beginning of the cycle and is dripping water into th ice bucket. It freezes and casues the ice dispenser to freeze up and malfunction. How do I fit this<

you may have a bad water valve. the valve could be not completely shutting off. when you hear the ice maker begin to cycle open the freezer door and watch it. look to see if the plastic tube coming thru the back of the refrigerator is not leaking after the ice maker has completed its cycle. if it is dripping and running over your water valve is bad.

you may also check the level of the ice maker. sometimes you can be out of level causing a slight leak.

Because your model has the mechanical type ice maker it is likely the ice makers thermostat is the most likely problem. Test ice maker by filling with tap water. Once the water freezes te thermostat tells the ice maker first to warm the bottom just long enough to cause the cubes to loosen in their slots and next th rake begins to cycle the cubes up and out of the ice maker and into the storage and auger pan. If the water just freezes and the ice maker does not cycle the you know the water control valve is new. The thermostat is what tells the cycle to begin. depending on the age of the ice maker just changing the defrost thermostat would be the best choice. I will display photos and links in a few moments, Sea Breeze

sounds like u have a bad ice maker or a bad water solenoid in the back of fridge just not shutting off all the way and letting water continiously drip into ice trap

If it overfills and drips, look for an adjustment behind the plastic endcover with a +/- on it. - is less water.

If it continuously drips, replace the water inlet valve on the back where the house water supply comes in.

water dispenser -Your water inlet valve on the back where the water supply comes in is probably leaking. disconnect the water line coming out of it and see if you have a slow drip. Try the dispenser to see if it's just drips after use.


ice maker - If it overfills and drips, look for an adjustment behind the plastic endcover with a +/- on it. - is less water.

If it continuously drips, replace the water inlet valve on the back where the house water supply comes in.

Is the freezer cold enough? Should be close to 10 degrees.
Is there water or ice in the ice mold? If not put water in it and see if it dumps the ice after it’s frozen. If there is ice, lift the cut off arm and let it drop to see if it will start.
If it does dump the ice but don’t refill with water.
Try swapping the wires on the dual water inlet valve. Then try the water dispenser. The water should go to the ice maker. This will tell you weather or not the ice maker valve is working and if the line is clear.

The water inlet valve on the back of unit opens when the ice maker needs water. If the valve doesn't seal good because of sediment or wear it will continue to drip and when the water reaches the ice maker supply tube it will freeze. You can take the water line off the valve and watch to see if it drips.

your water line to the fridge is most likely leaking. You should turn it off right away. The line turn off is either behind the fridge or under sink. sometimes its in basement. The line is very easy to replace. You can get the plastic ones at home centers for under 5 bucks.

In most of theses cases the dripping is caused by the molding in the ice maker cracking and the water is wicked out. On some ice makers you can replace the complete molding but its usually easier to just replace the ice maker.

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I don't have this particular model, but had a similar problem. Check the flap to the ice chute. If it's not sealing properly it would allow warm air into the freezer and melt the ice.

I had to call for service.