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My Freezer Is Making A Clicking Sound?
Freezer clicks can be from the freezer condenser coil, compressor, starter relay, or condenser fan. If a dirty
condenser coil is the culprit, the clicking sound of the freezer is actually the sound of the freezer compressor
turning on repeatedly. If your freezer is still cooling effectively, but you hear a clicking sound (it could also be a
rubbing sound, a clicking sound, or no sound), check the condenser fan.
If the condenser fan is not running with the compressor running, guess what will happen. Under normal conditions, the
compressor does not need to run as often as it effectively cools the freezer. An incorrect start relay starts the
refrigeration process, causing the compressor to start compressing the refrigerant gas.
Once the compressor has cooled down, you will hear another click as the compressor starts up again. Running will cause the
compressor side to overheat and “click” – no cooling. When the compressor draws too much current, the superheat overheats
and “CLICKS” occurs. The overload will click when it cools down and send current through the circuit again.
Since the temperature is too high, the clicking is likely related to the compressor overload relay. The clicking noise is an
overload that shuts down the compressor when it overheats when trying to start with a faulty start/PTC relay.
You can tell it’s a problem with your fan if the clicking sound is fast. In any case, if you feel like the clicks are too
frequent, it’s best to quickly check to see if anything is wrong. If the clicks become excessive, loud, or are accompanied by
other problems, this could be a sign of a broken freezer. If your freezer is constantly clicking, a replacement
part will be required.
Before moving the freezer and replacing parts, it’s best to make sure you know what normal noise is. Yes, there are many
normal freezer sounds that are not related to the problem. As you can see, there is often no single possible cause for a
freezer problem. There are several common causes of clicks in freezers that are actually completely normal.
It is recommended that you use these simple troubleshooting methods to see if you can quickly fix the freezer clicking
issue. One of the main causes of an annoying click from the freezer is compressor problems. One of the most common
reasons a freezer won’t stop clicking is that you haven’t cleaned the condenser coils for a while. If you’ve managed to
stop the freezer from clicking by cleaning the condenser coils, replacing a faulty start relay, or redoing the condenser
fan, remember the solution that worked.
If you think that the starting relay may be the reason for the clicking of the freezer, it is easy to verify this on
your own without calling a specialist yet.
In addition to clicking, a bad start relay means your freezer is unlikely to be cold enough to store food. You can’t
live with one tick for too long, but you can’t even fix the tick yourself. A ticking freezer in St. Peters, Missouri is
very annoying and means something is seriously wrong with your freezer.
All freezers make some noise when plugged in and running, but that noise should be a soft buzz, not a loud click. From
time to time it is quite normal to hear a click, buzz and rumble. When you hear that click, it’s the sound of your
freezer not getting cold anymore and you’d better get it fixed quickly. The main circuit board inside the freezer
can also make clicking sounds, as can some ventilation and ventilation systems.
The clicking noises are most likely caused by a dirty condenser, which means your freezer’s cooling system needs to be
cleaned. This causes a clicking noise, causing the freezer to constantly run coolant and causing the freezer to
heat up normally. The condenser coils may start making clicking noises when they enter the defrost cycle. The condenser fan
may freeze, the blades may bend and scratch or snap into another part of the freezer, or they may stop working.
The coil condenser is located at the bottom of the back of the freezer. In newer models, the coil can be located
anywhere on the back. The condenser coil is located next to the compressor, on the back or bottom of the freezer. Make
sure to pull the compressor out far enough so that you can access the back of the freezer.
Before you start touching the coils, you need to turn off the freezer. What the defrost timer does is heat up the
evaporator coil in the freezer.
No matter what you see or hear, the refrigerant just isn’t cooling or circulating. If your freezer isn’t cooling enough
and is ticking like clockwork every five minutes or so, a dirty condenser coil in your system is most likely the culprit.
If the start relay/ptc relay is faulty, the compressor will not start and a clicking sound will be heard at 2-5 minute
intervals. Let’s hope the compressor starts up and the new components don’t break like the old ones. If the compressor is
defective, the compressor must be replaced by an authorized technician.
For freezer repairs in Oklahoma City contact Appliance Repair OKC Services by calling them at 405-378-4566 or you can visit our website at https://www.okcappliance.com or also our Google business page at https://cutt.ly/YEnc8qk. Call today!