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    ice maker in Kenmore Coldspot new but not working

    Model Number: 106.41512101
    Brand: Sears Kenmore
    Age: More than 10 years

    My original ice maker "died" years ago; so I replaced it... and the "new" (aftermarket) item was working about the same! (So, obviously, it is/was probably not the interior unit.) Behavior: a small number of puny ice cubes made only ever few days.

    I have since noticed: minor dripping from the water inlet valve -- ONLY when the waterline is "open". (Hardwood floor under the fridge was beginning to swell slightly -- eek! But since I turned the needle valve off, the dripping has stopped, the floor dried out, and seemed to return to normal. So: water damage averted.)

    So: should I replace the water inlet valve?

    Here's the appliance info:
    Make: Kenmore Coldspot
    Model: 106.41512101
    S/N: SP0128528
    Mfr Date: 12/2002

    Thanks for any pointers...

    - DJH

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    If the water valve is leaking, then you should replace the water valve. We don't see very good luck with aftermarket ice makers, we recommend replacing them with the OEM ice maker. Since your model refrigerator did not come with an ice maker from the factory, it was an add-on item the manufacture does not list the replacement part numbers for these items. The manufacture usually lists the ice maker kit part number on a sticker on the back of the refrigerator.
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