Thank you for the info. I defrosted already and it was the inlet valve for the ice machine no more water leaks also had to replace defrost relay sensor, however, the compressor is getting louder....so not sure it's worth replacing...as other things are sure to happen as the fridge ages...at this time I only have $40 out of pocket for the inlet valve and the relay/sensor...I have been offered $500 for the fridge...I suspect compressor is nearing end of life at 14 years so maybe it's just time to get new fridge even with the late model fridge evident built in obsolescence???
I appreciate your expertise and thoughts as you have most likely forgot more than most know about appliance repair.
here is the Sears link of the fridge we looked at
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...e=Side-by-Side