The frige I have that's maybe 12 years old or more, sometimes makes a
gurgling or percolating noise after running the cooling cycle.

I don't know what the noise is, but it's been doing this for years.

It also makes a loud popping noise sometimes, like someone else suggested,
that almost sound like spot welds being separated or shot with a BB gun
(fairly loud), but no operational symptoms have been noticed.

It might be worthwhile to do some curent checks, or get a Kill-A-Watt meter
to see if there are any irregularities to be concerned about, but it's only
a mildly annoying situation.

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Cheers,
WB
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"Deke" wrote in message
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A 1997 GE refrigerator, 20.6 cf, model # TBX21C1, frost free, ice maker,
and it works perfectly, and very quietly.....until the compressor shuts
off, then it sounds like you put
a handful of marbles into a metal coffee can, and shook it. Sometimes its
VERY loud, other times not so much. The rattle sound volume is totally
random.
Its been replaced and banished to the garage for months, where it runs
just fine, doing duty for kitchen overflow, extra ice, and beer.
I have a friend who needs a refrigerator. Before I give it to him, any
guesses as to the cause of the racket, and how it will affect its life
span?
TIA