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| Kenmore fridge 596.75232400 has growing list of issues | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Sun Oct 25th, 2009 07:45 pm |
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moelco Apprentice Appliantologist, First Class
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Lovely new fridge has been making intermittent loud buzzing noise, like a sticking solenoid, for a couple months. It worked fine, but would buzz for 10 secs, repeatedly, for a few minutes each time. It quit working once a while ago, then twice more, recently; digital display went to dashes and beer got warm. Cycling power fixed it each time. Today, fridge and freezer are above setpoint temp, but operating, buzzing in the usual manner. Fridge is 44 degrees, freezer is just above freezing point. *UPDATE* Took the back off the fridge.... the noise is definitely coming from the compressor as it tries to start. I'm thinking this isn't one I can fix with a crescent wrench and a stick of gum. Last edited on Sun Oct 25th, 2009 10:21 pm by moelco |
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| Posted: Sun Oct 25th, 2009 10:38 pm |
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Samurai Appliance Repair Man Fermented Grand Master of Appliantology 
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Did it sound like the video in this post? If so, then that post also has the wisdom you seek. Grok this new wisdom and resolve to only use it for good.
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| Posted: Sun Oct 25th, 2009 11:57 pm |
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moelco Apprentice Appliantologist, First Class
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I think it has become clear. I solemnly swear I will not say the words, "I told you so" to my dearly beloved. 
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| Posted: Mon Oct 26th, 2009 01:38 am |
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RegUS_PatOff Fellow, Academy of Sublime Masters of Appliantology 
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moelco wrote: ... I'm thinking this isn't one I can fix with a crescent wrench and a stick of gum... neither one needed ... just un-plugs .... relax, loosen-up your belt, let your pants slide down a little, and yes, you too can become a refrigerator repairman ... that would be Relay/overload with start capacitor Whirlpool part # 67005560 click on picture 
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| Posted: Mon Oct 26th, 2009 12:32 pm |
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moelco Apprentice Appliantologist, First Class
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hmmmm....if a guy's crack is showing, you call him a repairman, but when it's a gal, well, ummmm, not sure I'd like what they'd call me.... Thanks for the wisdom; may you always bask in the glow of the 40w clear lamp. I ordered the part, but think the compressor has entered a new plane of existence. We shall see.
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| Posted: Tue Oct 27th, 2009 01:59 am |
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kdog Fellow, Academy of Sublime Masters of Appliantology 
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moelco wrote: if a guy's crack is showing, you call him a repairman, but when it's a gal, well, Then we devise all sorts of new syptoms to the "shopping list" of symtoms thereby keeping you bent down in behind the fridge for longer
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| Posted: Tue Nov 3rd, 2009 06:16 pm |
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moelco Apprentice Appliantologist, First Class
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I plugged in the fridge with the new relay installed, and it made the same noise. The fan starts and runs quietly. The fridge didn't cool at all in 20 minutes that I let it run, and the top half of the compressor got warm to the touch, but not hot. The noise sounds like it's coming from the compressor, occurs every 2-3 minutes, and lasts 15 seconds. I put a meter on the compressor stabs before putting the new relay in, and the readings were 4, 5, and 10 ohms. The fridge draws 9 amps while it's buzzing, nearly nothing in between. I think the compressor is dead. Any other thoughts? Cost estimate to replace (I'm not set up to do the job)?
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| Posted: Tue Nov 17th, 2009 08:12 pm |
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moelco Apprentice Appliantologist, First Class
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For what it's worth (namely, $718.75), some Kenmore fridges are sold with a 5-year "sealed system" warranty, meaning that they send a fellow over to put the new compressor in free-o'-charge. The catch is that you have to tell them about it, repeatedly and with conviction.  Beer is cold, wallet is unscathed, life is good. 
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