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Ron:
Last Year Jerry R. reported the ice maker water supply line on his Dometic refrigerator had developed a leak.  The fix was to replace the water line with a new improved line. 

Because of Jerry's experience I began checking for similar condition more frequently. Well while in Las Vegas on our way to Yuma I found evidence of such a leak by looking in the outside access panel.  Turned off the ice maker and replaced the water line last week.  Talking to Terry B they also had similar experience and had it replaced the same week.  It appears that if you have a icemaker in your freezer compartment that is 3 or more years old you are eligible for the same water leak.  The ice maker water supply line is a plastic line with a heater line running the length of the line and the whole assy has a black plastic covering.  When I examined out line after removal I found that a portion of the water line looked like cookie crumbs.

Might be a good idea to to inspect the ice maker water supply line more often for leaks.

Jim Johnson:
I believe I posted a message earlier this year on the same subject.  Had mine replaced on the way home from Utah.  The tech told me that they were very apt to rot after a few years. 

Alaskansnowbirds:
Is this problem on both Dometic and NorCold?

Ron:
When I was checking for parts the guy asked if it was Dometic or Nocold. Since he was very familiar with the condition I would suspect it may be applicable to both.  For sure Dometic.

jerryarlyne:
Hi Ron,
Glad to hear you found yours early. As you said it is a good idea to check the outside compartment for leaks, I now check mine at least once a month after our experience. Hope mine does last for three more years<g>.

Jerry Ray

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