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The refrigerator cannot be completely silent. Everyone is already accustomed to the sounds of the motor, which starts to cool the chamber. But it happens that completely new sounds are heard – clicks. Having noticed such signs, you need to urgently look for the cause. Check how the camera works – whether it cools the products.
Why does the refrigerator click during operation? How to determine the cause of strange sounds, as well as fix the breakdown if necessary, read the article.
The refrigerator clicks loudly
You heard clicks, opened the refrigerator and checked everything. The systems are normal, the chambers are cooling. What’s the matter? Pay attention to exactly when the clicks are heard.
1. Clicks are heard after shutdown and defrosting. It is likely that the material is deformed during defrosting and cooling. The walls of the chamber, tubes, and other plastic parts can click and crack.
Important! These sounds are completely normal and are not abnormal to the normal operation of the refrigerator. Do not sound the alarm – when the equipment enters the usual temperature regime, the sounds will stop.
2. Fridge constantly clicking when turning on and off. This means that the temperature controller is working. This is normal for models with a mechanical control system, as well as if sounds are heard from the first day the refrigerator is in the house. If the technique started clicking recently, it’s time to be alert and start looking for the cause of the problem.
When not to worry:
- if after inspection you find that the cells freeze normally;
- no water under the refrigerator;
- there is no smell of burnt plastic;
- The display does not show an error code.
Have you noticed one of the signs in your technique? Consider the possible reasons:
- In refrigeration equipment (CW) with mechanical control, something clicks, but the motor-compressor does not start. This can happen with any brand of CW – Atlant, Indesit, Bosch. At the same time, it is noticeable that the light in the compartment is on and the bulbs are glowing. This indicates a problem with the thermostat. The device reacts to an increase in temperature in the chamber, and when it clicks, the engine should start, but this does not happen. A new regulator is being installed.
- The new refrigerator periodically clicks strangely. It is possible that the motor is running, but after turning it off, it does not turn on for a long time. The start relay constantly clicks, but the equipment does not start working. As a result, the compressor starts working as usual again. This situation can be permanent or happen only once. The reason is the voltage fluctuations in the network. There is not enough power to start the engine, although the light and indicators are lit. It is recommended to install a network stabilizer – this way the CW will last much longer.
- If the equipment clicks strongly and turns off, the matter is in the weakened engine mounts. Shock absorbers are bolted, they absorb the vibrations of the motor during operation. When the damper mounts loosen, the engine can hit the body violently before shutting down. To fix the problem, you need to tighten the shock absorber mounts.
There are other breakdowns that require the help of a specialist.
Why is the compressor relay clicking?
You can hear clicks in the refrigerator, but the engine will not start. The light is on in the compartment, but the fan is not spinning on Samsung No Frost machines (or other brands and models). It’s all about the compressor start-up relay. A click of the relay means a command to start the motor. If the relay is faulty, the engine will not be able to start.
When such a breakdown occurs, it is better to call the master, who will quickly replace the damaged part.
Refrigerator clicks and does not freeze
There are several symptoms that indicate a malfunction in the XO motor:
- The motor does not start, but you can hear the start relay clicking. A short hum of the motor is heard, then shutdown again.
- The compressor turns on, but there is no cold in the chamber. After a relay command, the engine is switched off.
- The motor clicks loudly before shutting off. The compartments work as usual, the products are cooled.
When the engine does not start, this indicates a breakdown. What to do? In such cases, only replacement of the part will help. If clicks are heard before turning off, it means that the fastenings of the engine itself are loosened, they need to be tightened.
As you can see, the reasons for clicks can be different. It is important to pay attention to the signs of a breakdown, then you will be able to detect and fix it sooner. Sometimes extraneous sounds are normal operation of the refrigerator. But if you notice something strange, contact the experts.