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Posted by Wanderer on July 13, 2006, 11:22 pm
Check the compressor mounts. Usually they are made of rubber and can
wear out or disentigrate(sp) over time.
mm wrote:
> On 13 Jul 2006 12:08:02 -0700, "ghostwriter"
>
> >Kenmore side by side about 12 years old, about a week ago it starts
> >making a rattle when running. Still keeping everything cold. Doesnt
> >seem to run any more frequently just loudly when it does, the noise
> >will also fade in and out occasionally. My wife complains of an acrid
> >odor (its too faint for my to detect) that suggests possible motor
> >trouble.
> >
> >Any suggestions on what the problem might be, I am going to see if I
> >can locate the fans and bearings tonight and have a look but I would
> >love to know if anyone has a suggestion.
> >
> >My running assumption is that a bearing is failing, and this sometimes
> >causes stress on the motor. That would explain why the noise changes
> >and why the smell isnt stronger.
>
> I don't think it is a bearing making noise in the refrigerator. It's
> July and you have a Kenmore. What's most likely is that the freezer
> is in heat, and is attracting the refrigerator side. What you
> describe are typical courting noises.
>
> Do you have a child at college or family rec room? Whatever, you can
> probably find some use for the 1.2 cubic ft. refrigerator that should
> be due about the start of September.
> >
> >Any help greatly appreciated
> >
> >Ghostwriter
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