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Anonymous Posted on Jan 17, 2009

Freezer not working , clicking noise coming from fridge

Freezer compartment completely defrosted yet the other side seems to be cooling somewhat. A clicking sound is coming from the fridge. Last night the fan motor (I think) started to make a clanking sound so we shut the fridge off completely. Does this sound like a compressor issue? The fridge is almost 9 years old.

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Clicking was a relay. Replaced relatively inexpensive relay and now working fine.

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