On 13 Jul 2006 12:08:02 -0700, "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.

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