billblum832
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Greetings, oh wise and exalted readers.
After merely lurking on this (and other appliance forums), I managed to replace the motor coupling and pump in my long-suffering Whirlpool washer--- but I come before you with a new problem.
I have a Kenmore refrigerator, model 25360152993 (top mount freezer, no icemaker) that has developed an annoying intermittent whine from the compressor.
Symptoms I have noticed:
- The fridge runs far longer than usual in past few days (near continous, in fact)
- While running, there's a loud buzzing noise from the compressor about every four minutes, like CLOCKWORK. Noise lasts about five seconds, then goes away.
- The coils on the back of the fridge aren't as warm as I recall them being before..
What I've done so far--
- Vacuumed all accessible surfaces free of dust. I've cleaned off all the coils, lifted the flap, and vacuumed around the compressor.
- Unplugged fridge for two hours, then plugged back in. Fridge began to run, and didn't make the horribly compressor noise for at least two hours.
- Moved all frozen foods from the top mount freezer to the chest freezer downstairs.
My question for you-- is there anything I can readily check myself, or rule out on my own before calling in the tech?
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