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posted on November 18, 2009 at 10:06PM Inappropriate?

I have this relatively old kenmore 363.9652212. Not sure how old this is. Every time the compressor completes a cycle and turns off, there is this loud sound as if something is hitting the floor. Is it the compressor or something else? I have not moved the refrigerator to see what is making/hitting the floor. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

replies: 13 latest post: December 16, 2009 at 09:04PM by AdamO
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posted on November 19, 2009 at 05:40AM
 

The compressor motor sits on internal springs, as the springs age, the compressor rocks on the weakened springs making a loud knock when the motor stops. This could last for a month, or years, before the compressor quits for good.

posted on November 19, 2009 at 09:20AM
 

Thanks Stephen.

IS the best option to replace the refrigerator?

This has been going on for many months and does not disturb us very much until someone is sleeping in the living room (one bedroom condo)!

posted on November 19, 2009 at 06:08PM
 

One thump or bump is usually OK, -- multiple knocks "thunka-thunka-thunk", I would start looking for a replacement...

posted on November 19, 2009 at 09:58PM
 
In response to SHC-StephenC's post from November 19 2009 06:08PM

Stephen...lol @ your discription on thunka-thunka-thunk,great reply,totally agree.

posted on November 20, 2009 at 10:11PM
 

Maybe some sort of pad, like a treadmill or Craftsman red pad would help soften the "thunking" sound, for a better sleep session?

posted on November 21, 2009 at 07:59PM
 
In response to cvm09's post from November 18 2009 10:06PM

cvm09,

To find out who made your Kenmore product see: http://www.appliance411.com/parts/sears.shtml

To find out how old it is see: http://www.appliance411.com/service/date-code.php

You will need the Full Model and Serial numbers.

 

posted on November 22, 2009 at 07:50AM
 
In response to browndwz's post from November 21 2009 07:59PM
browndwz said…

cvm09,

To find out who made your Kenmore product see: http://www.appliance411.com/parts/sears.shtml

To find out how old it is see: http://www.appliance411.com/service/date-code.php

You will need the Full Model and Serial numbers.

 

Sorry, I didn't see where cvm09 asked these questions, but it is an "old" (>15years) GE sourced refrigerator. BTW, there are errors in the date codes on this 3rd-party site.

 

posted on November 24, 2009 at 10:49AM
 

I'd just replace the rubber mounting grommets that attach the compressor to the frame. They are probably dried out and cracked from old age and may have even fallen off. Newer grommets will absorb the vibration for starting and stopping that you are experiencing. The compressor is probably just whacking the frame at startup and shutdown.

posted on November 24, 2009 at 09:45PM
 
In response to a62dave's post from November 24 2009 10:49AM

Thanks a62dave.

Can one buy the rubber grommets in hardware stores and is it a DIY project?

cvm09

posted on November 25, 2009 at 05:40AM
 
In response to cvm09's post from November 24 2009 09:45PM
cvm09 said…

Can one buy the rubber grommets in hardware stores and is it a DIY project?

Due to the age of your unit, the original parts are NLA (No longer Available). You could experiment with rubber grommets from a hardware store, but I'd take a look at the compressor first to see if it is something you want to attempt.

posted on November 27, 2009 at 01:46PM
 

I have what sounds like the same problem with my 12 year old Kenmore refrigerator (363.78282890) manufactured by GE.  We have been hearing that loud "CLUNK" at end of the compressor's motor cycle for about a year now.  Lately it is louder and my wife thinks that she's seen a change in the temp in freezer and refrigerator in the past few days, but I think that it might have something to do with all of the additional food that was in there for Thanksgiving, perhaps . 

Is a repair possible and advised?  If so, what parts would I need and is it much of a job?  I typically have no hesitency in tackling a new repair challenge as long as it is pretty straightforward.  If the unit is, in fact, experiencing temperature loss or degradation, is it perhaps too late?

Any comments and advice would be GREATLY appreciated!

posted on December 16, 2009 at 08:14PM
 

see the first few reply posts to the original poster with the same problem.

posted on December 16, 2009 at 09:04PM
 

That would be our female Yellow Lab.

She REALLY hits the floor hard.

At first I though she might be "keeling over".

But, I finally have come to the conclusion that she doesn't bother with any lieing down subtleties.

She just plunks down, like a sopping wet towel hitting the floor.

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