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

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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

The refridgerator motors I've seen were sealed in steel. You can't see the
bearings.

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/

--
Rowan Hawthorn

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

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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.

Any help greatly appreciated

Ghostwriter
Are you sure it isn't just the drip tray under the fridge? Those
things will set up a heluva racket. The rubber feet may have come
loose so it is banging around on the bottom coil unit.

I once had a cardboard cookie box fall between the rear external coils and
the wall. It made a buzzing sound we could hear in the next room.

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

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"
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

mm wrote:

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


ROTFL!
Sending kids off to college fully equipped is how middle-aged people get
new furniture. And appliances.

stshaffer wrote in
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mm wrote:

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


ROTFL!
Sending kids off to college fully equipped is how middle-aged
people get new furniture. And appliances.


Don't forget new cars.

--
----Sagittaria----

A cat pours his body on the floor like water. It is restful just to see
him. -William Lyon Phelps

In article q%Ztg.79929$1i1.15483@attbi_s72,
stshaffer wrote:

ROTFL!
Sending kids off to college fully equipped is how middle-aged people get
new furniture. And appliances.

Younger people, OTOH, get new furniture and appliances when the crap
their parents pawned off on them finally breaks :-).
--
There's no such thing as a free lunch, but certain accounting practices can
result in a fully-depreciated one.

Repair it if you wish, but check our www.energystar.com New friges do
save you 66% or so if yours is a less efficient design which it likely
is, It could have a major payback, even a better investment than most
anything else, even your stocks. New "Energy Star" rated equipment is
often the best option over old energy hogs.

Wanderer wrote:
Check the compressor mounts. Usually they are made of rubber and can
wear out or disentigrate(sp) over time.


Years ago when I was at my girlfriend's house for dinner, her fridge
kept giving off this horrific odor.
My question, "When was the last time you emptied the bottom tray?"
"Bottom Tray ~ what do you mean?"
Getting down on my hands and knees I pulled out something that nearly
made me pass out. Ten years of neglect, it was filled with slime and
mold.

Her husband carefully took it outside and hosed it down.
She didn't talk to me for a week, because she was so embarrassed.
In retrospect I should have allowed her to deal with it after we went
home.
It is a joke between us now and yes she does clean the bottom tray.
Bette

"Matthew Russotto" wrote in message
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In article q%Ztg.79929$1i1.15483@attbi_s72,
stshaffer wrote:

ROTFL!
Sending kids off to college fully equipped is how middle-aged people get
new furniture. And appliances.

Younger people, OTOH, get new furniture and appliances when the crap
their parents pawned off on them finally breaks :-).

Hey, the furniture and appliances that my mother gave me when I left
home--twenty very odd years ago---work just GREAT. That stuff is virtually
indestructible. Even their old Plymouth would probably still be working now,
if I hadn't given up on it (it sure lasted longer than the Mazda I replaced
it with!).

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