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Model: 253/970 Brand: Sears Age: 5 - 10 years
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SandyV48  
#1 Posted : Thursday, October 8, 2009 6:31:09 AM(UTC)
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Woke up with oil leak on floor. Motor?
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denman  
#2 Posted : Thursday, October 8, 2009 6:45:59 AM(UTC)
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Your Model Number is incorrect, please check it.

The only thing with oil in it, in a fridge is the motor.
So if it came from the fridge you have a major problem.
I would shut off the unit till you can determine the source.
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SandyV48  
#3 Posted : Thursday, October 8, 2009 7:38:47 AM(UTC)
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Label inside door is Model 253-73754302.

Thanks. I am sure it's MAJOR!
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SandyV48  
#4 Posted : Thursday, October 8, 2009 7:43:55 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: denman Go to Quoted Post
Your Model Number is incorrect, please check it.

The only thing with oil in it, in a fridge is the motor.
So if it came from the fridge you have a major problem.
I would shut off the unit till you can determine the source.


Model Sears Kenmore 253-73754302. No motor shown in the schematic. I suspect going to get a new refrig shortly.

Thanks!
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denman  
#5 Posted : Thursday, October 8, 2009 9:52:47 AM(UTC)
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You had said motor so I used the same terminology actually it is an oil filled compressor.
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Scadaboy  
#6 Posted : Thursday, October 8, 2009 11:06:28 AM(UTC)
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It is possible your compressor is overheating and the shell is oozing its bonding/sealing gasket material becaue of the heat. The lubricating oil could also be leaking out a bad gasket. It is either failing on its own, or a continuous call for cooling (stuck thermostat or dirty coils) is making it run too much. There is usually a thermal limit switch built in to the compressor which is likely bad in addition to the other things. (This would allow it overheat).
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