Our ice maker died last year. However, we used that opportunity to finally get a new fridge. Ours was over 20 years old. The dispenser had been repaired in years past and about 5 years ago i replaced all the drawers with ones we salvaged from a neighbor who was tossing the same model (our drawers had all been cracked and broken over the years...i blame the kids). The seal was starting to fall apart too and we needed something bigger. I just hope it lasts as long.
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My wife hates our fridge, but it is still in good condition besides the ice maker, so I can't really justify getting a new one. As much as she would love that! It sounds like you made the smart decision for your circumstances.