Comments on: Refrigerator Warming Up and Makes an Occasional Clicking Noise http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/ Your appliance repair weapon of mass instruction for all your appliance repair needs! Tue, 15 May 2012 21:29:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: mtodd http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-27785 mtodd Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:20:31 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-27785 i have a kenmore fridge model #106.354616300, having same issue click and little weeze and blowing warm air, i'm ready to order the part but i'm not sure if its the start device or the relay and overload kit.....any ideas??? i have a kenmore fridge model #106.354616300, having same issue click and little weeze and blowing warm air, i’m ready to order the part but i’m not sure if its the start device or the relay and overload kit…..any ideas???

]]> By: kjw http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-27731 kjw Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:14:02 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-27731 I have just fixed my 11 year old Ariston (Indesit) OK-RF 2100 L fridge with the help of this article. Arigatou! My component looks like the brown one in bottom left one from the diagram, part number SR273102. I eventually found one in the UK from http://www.ransomspares.co.uk/parts/160816.htm - took longer than expected to arrive but they warned me about that and in winter you can almost live wihtout a fridge. The new one is actually marked SR273104 but looks identical bar cream colour. I have just fixed my 11 year old Ariston (Indesit) OK-RF 2100 L fridge with the help of this article. Arigatou!

My component looks like the brown one in bottom left one from the diagram, part number SR273102. I eventually found one in the UK from http://www.ransomspares.co.uk/parts/160816.htm – took longer than expected to arrive but they warned me about that and in winter you can almost live wihtout a fridge. The new one is actually marked SR273104 but looks identical bar cream colour.

]]> By: carlsez http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-27684 carlsez Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:36:09 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-27684 I'll go with that explanation. The numbers on my meter tend to jump around a lot when taking a reading. I assumed the half-ohm difference between windings was more of an estimate. Anyway, the good news is that it's still running well. Thanks for your quick response and info! I’ll go with that explanation. The numbers on my meter tend to jump around a lot when taking a reading. I assumed the half-ohm difference between windings was more of an estimate.

Anyway, the good news is that it’s still running well. Thanks for your quick response and info!

]]> By: Samurai Appliance Repair Man http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-27680 Samurai Appliance Repair Man Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:20:09 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-27680 Konnichiwa, Carlsez, The marginally higher resistance you're seeing in the compressor windings is probably within the error of measurement. Takes a mighty fine meter to measure low resistance accurately. If things are running fine right now, don't mess it! :) Konnichiwa, Carlsez,

The marginally higher resistance you’re seeing in the compressor windings is probably within the error of measurement. Takes a mighty fine meter to measure low resistance accurately. If things are running fine right now, don’t mess it! :)

]]> By: carlsez http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-27679 carlsez Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:25:58 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-27679 Thanks for the info, Samurai. I wish I had discovered this forum weeks ago rather than days. You have described my own refrigerator problem exactly, and I have since been able to replace its relay/overload module with no further complications. I have one ongoing concern. When I tested the leads on my compressor the resistance difference between the start-up and run windings was around .8 to .9 ohms rather than .5, or half-an-ohm as suggested to be normal. The compressor is running and the unit is cooling/freezing normally. Do you or anyone else think there may still be damage to the compressor and it would only be a matter of time before it prematurely fails? Thanks. Thanks for the info, Samurai. I wish I had discovered this forum weeks ago rather than days. You have described my own refrigerator problem exactly, and I have since been able to replace its relay/overload module with no further complications.

I have one ongoing concern. When I tested the leads on my compressor the resistance difference between the start-up and run windings was around .8 to .9 ohms rather than .5, or half-an-ohm as suggested to be normal. The compressor is running and the unit is cooling/freezing normally. Do you or anyone else think there may still be damage to the compressor and it would only be a matter of time before it prematurely fails? Thanks.

]]> By: silent compressor in PC case - Page 5 - The Airbrush Forum http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-27650 silent compressor in PC case - Page 5 - The Airbrush Forum Mon, 17 May 2010 00:55:00 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-27650 [...] found a good article on checking the starter relay and the compressor itself. Here's the link: Refrigerator Warming Up and Makes an Occasional Clicking Noise | Refrigerator Repair | Fixitnow.com ... I'm thinking its the start relay or the overload protector. The article also gives a procedure for [...] [...] found a good article on checking the starter relay and the compressor itself. Here's the link: Refrigerator Warming Up and Makes an Occasional Clicking Noise | Refrigerator Repair | Fixitnow.com … I'm thinking its the start relay or the overload protector. The article also gives a procedure for [...]

]]> By: Samurai Appliance Repair Man http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-27644 Samurai Appliance Repair Man Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:35:50 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-27644 I would never use 3-in-1's unless it was an antique model and an OEM start relay was no longer available for the compressor. You can test the compressor: ohm out the windings, start, run, and main. Should all have low ohm readings. A definitive Samurai test would include using a megger to check for conductance (leakage) from windings to ground. If the compressor checks good this way, then you could risk installing an OEM start relay. But the risk remains that the compressor is FUBAR, in which case, installing the new OEM relay will not result in joy and mirth. I would never use 3-in-1′s unless it was an antique model and an OEM start relay was no longer available for the compressor.

You can test the compressor: ohm out the windings, start, run, and main. Should all have low ohm readings. A definitive Samurai test would include using a megger to check for conductance (leakage) from windings to ground.

If the compressor checks good this way, then you could risk installing an OEM start relay.

But the risk remains that the compressor is FUBAR, in which case, installing the new OEM relay will not result in joy and mirth.

]]> By: speedbump http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-27641 speedbump Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:58:01 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-27641 Refrigerator is warm, freezer thawed out. click-buzz. Compressor is hot to the touch. Looks like someone had replaced the start relay years ago--the capacitor is disconnected and a 3-in-1 start is installed. Is there any way to tell if this thing is bad? The coil resistance on the compressor seems good (~3-4 ohms). I assume I should just try plugging in a new 3-in-1? I'm a little concerned that the compressor is so hot. BTW, the 'fridge is a Whirlpool GD25SFXHS03. Refrigerator is warm, freezer thawed out. click-buzz. Compressor is hot to the touch. Looks like someone had replaced the start relay years ago–the capacitor is disconnected and a 3-in-1 start is installed. Is there any way to tell if this thing is bad? The coil resistance on the compressor seems good (~3-4 ohms). I assume I should just try plugging in a new 3-in-1? I’m a little concerned that the compressor is so hot.

BTW, the ‘fridge is a Whirlpool GD25SFXHS03.

]]> By: 27mts http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-745 27mts Wed, 19 Jul 2006 22:41:46 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-745 My refrigerator has the click-buzz-click syndrome. I ordered an overload/relay and capacitor, but got just the relay since the capacitor is on back order. I installed the new relay with the old capacitor and got the same click-buzz-click; though, the compressor did come on once. (I also tested the compressor for continutity and current flows through.) Do you think the capacitor is the culprit? -Mike My refrigerator has the click-buzz-click syndrome. I ordered an overload/relay and capacitor, but got just the relay since the capacitor is on back order. I installed the new relay with the old capacitor and got the same click-buzz-click; though, the compressor did come on once. (I also tested the compressor for continutity and current flows through.) Do you think the capacitor is the culprit?

-Mike

]]> By: Samurai Appliance Repair Man http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-420 Samurai Appliance Repair Man Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:52:05 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-420 We do not get credit for phone orders, so that doesn't help support the site. :( However, your love-offering to the <a href="http://www.fixitnow.com/beerfund.htm" rel="nofollow">United Samurai Beer Fund</a> does help keep the magic alive. :) We do not get credit for phone orders, so that doesn’t help support the site. :(
However, your love-offering to the United Samurai Beer Fund does help keep the magic alive. :)

]]> By: tonybeth103 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-419 tonybeth103 Mon, 17 Apr 2006 13:22:01 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-419 Thanks for your help. I just ordered the part via phone from Repair Clinic .com Thanks for your help. I just ordered the part via phone from Repair Clinic .com

]]> By: Samurai Appliance Repair Man http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-418 Samurai Appliance Repair Man Sun, 16 Apr 2006 11:56:46 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-418 Tony, this is the start relay you need for your refrigerator's compressor: <a href="http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=154&N=1062105" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">click here</a>. Buy it through that link and help support this website! :) Tony, this is the start relay you need for your refrigerator’s compressor: click here. Buy it through that link and help support this website! :)

]]> By: tonybeth103 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-415 tonybeth103 Sun, 16 Apr 2006 09:44:37 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-415 Hello Love the site!!!! With my Frigaire PLHs69eess1 I have the same problem. I took out what I think is the Relay and it does rattle a little. but it does not look like the relay you hav ein the picture . Can you confirm for me I have the right part out. according to the Frigaire website the part I have in my hand is the ????Starter-TSD 241527803???? Hello Love the site!!!!
With my Frigaire PLHs69eess1
I have the same problem. I took out what I think is the Relay and it does rattle a little. but it does not look like the relay you hav ein the picture . Can you confirm for me I have the right part out. according to the Frigaire website the part I have in my hand is the ????Starter-TSD 241527803????

]]> By: Samurai Appliance Repair Man http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-410 Samurai Appliance Repair Man Sun, 09 Apr 2006 19:08:28 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-410 Wow, great story, Drake, thanks for posting it. It's interesting that people are the same everywhere in the world-- even Japan has ripoff artists and hustlers in the appliance repair trade. And thanks for your generous love-offering to the <a href="http://fixitnow.com/beerfund.htm" rel="nofollow">United Samurai Beer Fund</a>! :D Wow, great story, Drake, thanks for posting it. It’s interesting that people are the same everywhere in the world– even Japan has ripoff artists and hustlers in the appliance repair trade.

And thanks for your generous love-offering to the United Samurai Beer Fund! :D

]]> By: drake http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-409 drake Sun, 09 Apr 2006 14:06:21 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-409 Ok, the problem initially was that I couldn't get the compressor relay out to check whether it rattled or not. Eventually I got it out and it did indeed rattle noisily. Next problem was getting a replacement - I'm in Japan and don't speak Japanese. I had a Japanese friend come with me to check out a repair shop - the translation was that these comporessor relays don't break!! Instead they could come out and try to fix it for ~US$100+parts, or I could just buy a new one!! (Then the Japanese recycling laws needed to be considered, which dictate that there is a fee of ~US$80 for disposal of an old fridge) Wanting a second opinion, I got my friend to call the manufacturer who confirmed that these relays do break, and so we got them to send out a replacement. Cost US$6 (plus US$7 postage)... plugged it in and its been working like new ever since. Thanks for your suggestion and your great site. Ok, the problem initially was that I couldn’t get the compressor relay out to check whether it rattled or not. Eventually I got it out and it did indeed rattle noisily. Next problem was getting a replacement – I’m in Japan and don’t speak Japanese. I had a Japanese friend come with me to check out a repair shop – the translation was that these comporessor relays don’t break!! Instead they could come out and try to fix it for ~US$100+parts, or I could just buy a new one!! (Then the Japanese recycling laws needed to be considered, which dictate that there is a fee of ~US$80 for disposal of an old fridge) Wanting a second opinion, I got my friend to call the manufacturer who confirmed that these relays do break, and so we got them to send out a replacement. Cost US$6 (plus US$7 postage)… plugged it in and its been working like new ever since.

Thanks for your suggestion and your great site.

]]> By: Samurai Appliance Repair Man http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-400 Samurai Appliance Repair Man Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:29:10 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-400 Hi, Drake. Have you checked the compressor relay? If not, do that now. Go ahead, I'll wait... Back already? Boy, that was fast! Anyway, these solid-state, PTC relays usually fail all at once. But, hey, no need to guess about it since it's so easy to verify. Other things can cause a fridge to warm up, too. Read all about that <a href="http://fixitnow.com/2005/10/what-to-check-when-your-refrigerator.htm" rel="nofollow">ratcheer</a>. Hi, Drake. Have you checked the compressor relay? If not, do that now. Go ahead, I’ll wait…

Back already? Boy, that was fast! Anyway, these solid-state, PTC relays usually fail all at once. But, hey, no need to guess about it since it’s so easy to verify.

Other things can cause a fridge to warm up, too. Read all about that ratcheer.

]]> By: drake http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-399 drake Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:03:03 +0000 http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/12/01/refrigerator-warming-up-and-makes-an-occasional-clicking-noise/#comment-399 If the problem is caused by a faulty start relay does this problem usually happen suddenly? Or is there a degradation over time? I have a fridge/freezer that has been making dull clicking noises for a few months now, but only in the last 1-2 days it has warmed up to room temperature and refuses to do anything. Any ideas? Anyway, great informative site! If the problem is caused by a faulty start relay does this problem usually happen suddenly? Or is there a degradation over time? I have a fridge/freezer that has been making dull clicking noises for a few months now, but only in the last 1-2 days it has warmed up to room temperature and refuses to do anything. Any ideas?

Anyway, great informative site!

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