Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - HELP! This thing is driving me nuts

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Bazouli
03-01-08, 01:25 PM
I have a small Whirlpool fridge/freezer that is clicking on every 2 minutes, cycles on for about 5 seconds and then repeats. Everything seems to be working, it doesn't seem to be leaking. We unplugged it for 1 minute, it seemed to stop for about 10 minutes, but it's doing it again. It's just over 1 year old. Thanks in advance for any help on this.

GregH
03-01-08, 03:56 PM
Bazouli,

The clicking will likely be the compressor overload relay.
It is a type of protector that will cut off the compressor if the housing overheats or draws too much current when starting.

It is likely doing its job and there may be a problem with the compressor.

Check with the store you bought it from to see if it is under warranty.
Bazouli
03-03-08, 02:04 PM
Should I be worried if the noise stopped? Everything is working, no noises. It stopped clicking within a few hours

GregH
03-03-08, 02:19 PM
There is no need to worry whatsoever...................it is only a fridge.

If the repeated clicking does not return there will likely be no future problems.
If you hear it again then it might be worthwhile getting checked.
Bazouli
03-03-08, 07:43 PM
Thanks for the info, I appreciate it! My last fridge died on Super Bowl Sunday, it didn't owe me anything, but I was a little ticked. Again, Thanks!