Kenmore Cold Spot Refrigerator?

compressor has a weak or broken spring inside, the compressor motor is sitting on 4 springs,inside compressor ,-- whenever compressor shut off or starts motor jerks and hit the inside of compressor, i've seen compressor run for years making this noise,but it bothers people to where the replace compressor or buy new unit, noise isnt so bad in the day time, but it get loud in the still of the night

Please check the body of the compressor Is it getting hot from normal condition ,generally it should be warm. it seems its a quite old 1996 ,already 14 years. The life span in reaching , this way your power bill also gets hike, as it takes more load. at the time of start and at closing time the sound will come.Once it starts there will not be noise . it runs in the grove.Also check any loose metallic /plastic is touching the compressor some times this also create some noise I suggest better call the right person and replace with new one, provided other things are ok. or if it is covered under Home appliances insurance, then report the matter to them. By doing this your power bill get reduced, free from noise &worry

all the best......sastry jlv

First, remove the bottom front cover and check to see if your condenser coil is clogged with dirt and lint. If so use a vacuum or even a toilet works well to clean the coils. If the compressor gets hot it will have a hard time starting and cooling. The only time you should hear this noise is when the refrigerator is satisfied or when it goes into defrost cycle. Hopefully this solves your problem

Coldspot Refrigerator

Call sears, they keep manuals for up to 20 years. You may be able to ask at sears store salesman might know or you may call service desk they could tell you.