ghostwriter wrote:
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.

Any help greatly appreciated

Ghostwriter


"I don't remember the exact URL or I'd post it, but there's actually a
troubleshooting guide on the 'net for refrigerators. I had to use it
when I first moved in here to get some ideas as to why water was running
from the bottom of the fridge (turns out, someone had removed the drain
cup from inside the compartment, and the defrost water was running into
the bottom of the fridge and out the corner.)

Did a quick search. Try these:"

http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appli...frigerator.php
http://www.geocities.com/~uabill/UABillFridge3.htm
http://www.repairclinic.com/0088_4_1.asp
http://www.appliancestuff.com/refrigerator.html
http://fixitnow.com/wp/category/refrigerator-repair/

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Rowan Hawthorn

"Occasionally, I'm callous and strange." - Willow Rosenberg, "Buffy the
Vampire Slayer"