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[Njem]

25 yr old coldspot started making loud clunk when it stops. A local shop who repairs, and they also sell used, said springs inside are going. Not a problem yet but before long will need compressor but they said compressor replacement often doesn't last or work well because leaks or other problems or cost compared to new. But I can't get this bisque color anymore so should I replace compressor or are odds not good for that working out well? Thanks.

[MrApplianceMatt]

Truth be told, I feel like this would begin to snowball. At that age, it's a gamble considering the compressor runs about $350-$400 plus labor, refrigerant, and whatever environmental fees the repair company has to make. It really puts you in a bad spot. I would not personally take that risk and I would likewise advise any of my customers the same. No repair place wants to be the last to touch that. 

[Budget Appliance Repair]

On 9/30/2022 at 10:19 AM, Njem said:

started making loud clunk when it stops

If you can deal with the noise there is no telling how long it will last - could go years still working fine with noise before it quits working.

[Terry Carmen]

@Budget Appliance Repair is right. This could clunk for the next 10 years.

[Njem]

Thanks for the responses and the "could last a long time that way" idea. Who knows, maybe in a few years the bisque color will come back and I'll buy new then.

 

[Econo Appliance]

Inside your compressor, there is an working assembly suspended/dampened with springs.   One of your springs broke.   Your compressor likely starts and runs quietly.   There is a great deal of torque twist when a fully pressurized compressor stops abruptly.   With one of the springs broken,  the inner assembly twists, bangs on the thick outer shell resulting is a loud metal CLUNK.

 

You can leave it as-is.   I wouldn't waste time replacing compressor.

Edited October 6, 2022 by Econo Appliance