What is the clunking noise made after the refrigerator stops running? Its a Kenmore and is 10 yrs old. We have thoroughly cleaned behind and beneath the refrigerator and now the noise seems louder.

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Kenmore elite bottom freezer 3 yrs old. buzzes, clicks and hums, stops and resumes the noise, runs through that cycle 2-3 times each time it comes on. It works well, but seems to be keeping things colder...

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Many times a freezer and/or refrigeratordo not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many otherthings that can go wrong. If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing thencheck out the last two tips.

If your refrigerator is running but warm, then...

Check out these tips that I wrote about that... it is a great place to starttrouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then callinga repair person to do a simple thing for you...

Refrigerator Condenser Coil Cleaning Refrigerator Repair

Refrigerator Troubleshooting Refrigerator Compressor

Refrigerator Compressor Start Capacitor and Start Relay
Refrigerator or Freezer not Cooling or Getting Cold

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Sep 01, 2011 • Kenmore Refrigerators

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Compressor is making very loud clunk when shutting off.

I think the wire was kinda expensive. If I were you I would try to save the fridge. I think you should unplug it for a couple hours, take everything out for a while and remove any ice. Once the fridge reached room temp, the refrigerant should have made its way back to the compressor. Plug it back in and see if it makes the noise again.
It might just be the fan in the freezer. I would try the unplug/deice for a few hour method first because it is free before you try to replace a fan that might be bumping ice. Good luck!

Mar 10, 2010 • Kenmore 20.6 cu. ft. Top Freezer...

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"clunking" noise when it turns itself off

the compressor mounts are bad . or the internal insulators in the compressor are bad . . is sounds like the internal mounts . at 9 yrs . . mm hope this helped . ,mm

Feb 03, 2010 • Refrigerators

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Refrigerator runs a lot and turns off with a clunk.

This could be possibly the condenser is clogged up with dust and needs to be cleaned. If it runs too hot, the head pressure is higher and will cause the compressor to stop suddenly making the "clunk" you hear. This will also make it run longer.

Dec 30, 2009 • Kenmore 55612 / 55614 / 5561 / 655619 Side...

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After the compressor runs it makes a loud clunking sound when it stops running. The sound comes from the compressor.

My guess is that it is running on high head probably caused by a dirty condenser. Try cleaning that. The noise itself is the actual compressor and motor bouncing around inside the hermetic can (what you call the compressor).
Good Luck
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Nov 30, 2009 • Kenmore 20.6 cu. ft. Top Freezer...

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My Kenmore refrigerator is making a loud noise when running and when it shuts off it makes a loud clunking noise. Also, it is running about every 10 minutes. The refrigerator is 7 years old.

it sounds like the compressor insides are loose and you will be needing a new compressor, but just check and make sure the rubber mounting feet on the outer compressor base where its mounted to the refrigerator base are all tight and the rubber shocks are all good

Nov 17, 2009 • Hotpoint HTS16HBR Top Freezer Refrigerator

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Refridgerator has power but does not get cold

Can you tell me if you hear the compressor running under the refrigerator? Is fan running beneath the refrigerator? Need to get the exact Kenmore model number found when you open the fresh food section. Let me know, Sea Breeze

Mar 19, 2009 • Kenmore Refrigerators

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Kenmore top freezer fridge does not cool but freezer works

Turned refrigerator off for 8 hours, let the frost melt and the fan in the freezer worked again. The compressor now only has a soft clunk when it goes off.

Jan 30, 2009 • Kenmore 64823 Top Freezer Refrigerator

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Foul odor coming from freezer. Kenmore model w/ freezer on top.

Clean the refrigerator thoroughly fresh food and freezer under all drawers. Then place charcoal briquettes in each 8 or 10 total. 4 or 5 in the bottom of the fresh food section. leave the for several days. If that doesnt take away the smell consider if a mouse may have gotten into a fan blade and well that can create a really bad smell.

Jan 10, 2009 • Whirlpool 21.0 cu. ft. Top Freezer...

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Increased drying time; removal of lint behind tumbler ???

I have a top loading Kenmore High capacity dryer that is over 10 years old, it has been working very well, unfortunately when cleaning the lint filter my wife dropped a piece of paper down the lint duct hole. The paper evidently fell to the bottom of the lint duct. I am unable to reach the paper from the top of the dryer where the lint filter is inserted.The dryer now makes a grinding type noise when it is turned on. Can you tell me how to reach the paper and remove it

Mar 28, 2008 • Frigidaire FEX831CS Top Load Stacked...

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The clunking noise you hear , is probably when the compressor shuts off , due to temp reached or when it goes into defrost . An internal motor mount spring , inside the compressor , is broken ( rusted and broke ) . The refrig can go on working for years , without any problem , except noisey , when it cuts off . To stop the noise , replaceing the compressor is the only option . I have heard of placeing objects under 1 leg of the compressor , to " re-adjust " the ballance , but thru my experience , another spring broke , causing more knocking .

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