"Jim & Lil" jim.morris-at-sk.sympatico.ca wrote in message
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Hi Folks and thanks for reading this.... I have a Hotpoint
fridge...aproximately 17 cubic ft bought brand new in 1996.
When this fridge 'kicks out' there is a couple of bangs comes out of
it...I
mean LOUD...wish I could describe it to you. It happens about three times
a
day (that I have noticed)....I haven't even pulled the fridge away from
the
wall...so what do I look for when I DO yank it away from the wall????
...I have noticed different times that there is a
vibration comming from the top of the fridge as I see stuff vibrating from
it (Cards on top of the fridge) ....Do I call Maytag or call for an
excersism?...LOL...

THERE!!!!!!!..it just did it again as I type this
message....scared me out of my wits...been doing this for about two months
now...gives a very brief shake sounds like something came loose or
something
is out of balance and lasts for about 1/2 second...I think I'll try the
priest first before calling a repair man as my presence has been accounted
for in the past year so maybe I'll get a deal...
My question is this......is there any moving parts that will go
unbalanced or lose that would cause such a vibration?...if so...where do I
find it? Thanks and God Bless.... Jim



This is Turtle.

I can't see it from here But.

Like the other Jim said. i think you have a rattler compressor and with in 1
to 3 years it will give out. Usely it is a spring that breaks inside the
compressor holding the motor and pump up right and letting the motor and
pump hit the side of the casing.

So Start shopping around for a new refrigerator because you have 1 to 3
years to find a bargain on a new one.

TURTLE