Why is my refrigerator making a clicking noise but not cooling properl
Submitted: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 13:21
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Ideal R
My refrigerator started making a clicking sound every few minutes and now the fridge section is not staying cold enough. The freezer still seems a little cold but not like normal. I cleaned the back coils and checked the power but the issue is still happening. Does this sound like a compressor problem, start relay issue, or something else? Trying to figure out if this is worth repairing or if the fridge is close to failing completely.
Reply By: Member - Racey - Friday, May 22, 2026 at 16:25
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 16:25
Hi, type of frig have you got.
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Reply By: Member - McLaren3030 - Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 08:47
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 08:47
Hi Ideal R,
Assuming it is a compressor fridge, what brand is it? Where is it located? What setting are you running it on?
Macca.
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Reply By: RMD - Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 17:45
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 17:45
Ideal.
Probably there is nothing wrong with your fridge, but likely something wrong with the power feed connections or the battery/power supply is below threshold voltage to sustain correct operation. If fed via a ciggy plug / socket I would examine that first of all. Starting and stopping seems battery load issue when battery is flat.
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