Loud-noisy-rattle: Refrigerator compressor when it shuts off


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Old 12-01-10, 12:05 PM
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Loud-noisy-rattle: Refrigerator compressor when it shuts off

Please,
Anyone know the solution to a GE #TFX22ZRXA, SxS refrigerator, with a VERY LOUD/NOISY/RATTLING COMPRESSOR (DA73C12RBU6) when it shuts down. Refrigerator/Freezer work PERFECTLY. FLAWLESS.
Just hear an ungodly rattle when it turns off.
Removed the back, cleaned and vacuumed what I could.
I have seen, felt, heard the compressor. It's MOST DEFINITELY
in trouble.

In GREAT shape except for this dilemma.

Is replacement the only solution ?

Thanks for anyone's time and trouble.
 
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Old 12-01-10, 01:14 PM
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Most likely one of the internal springs in the compressor has broken. It will last until it fails, could be 2 wks or 2 yrs. I had one that made a racket of almost 3 and was still working when I left it.
 
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Old 12-01-10, 03:00 PM
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I forgot to mention...every day it still works..put a dollar in a jar. The sound may be annoying but I'd put up with it until you have to buy a new one.

How old is the machine...might be covered by some sort of warranty?
 
 

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