MAGIC CHEF FRIG TICKS LIKE A KITCHEN TIMER SOMETIMES BUT I THINK ONLY WHEN THE COMPRESSOR IS OFF. FRIG IS 15-20YRS OLD. IT STILL WORKS BUT RECENTLY NOTICED THIS.

Sound like the defrost timer. Just get unit info and grab a new one and replaced. They are very simple to do

Hi, you need the correct model number for your magic chef range/oven and repost, or go direct to magic chef's literature website: http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/product_literature/search.jsp?siteCd=MCF

Hi,
You can start with replacing the start capacitor and relay to see if the compressor will run again, but you have about a 50 -50 chance that the compressor has gone bad and will need to be replaced....


http://www.fixya.com/support/r4023749-refrigerator_compressor_start_capacitor

heatman101

Replaced the ignitor.

The timer is located behind the fridge , down by the compressor .

you know i am thinking more towards a bad temp probe.

if the compressor is running your ref. should be getting cold.their is a defrost timer but when it is in defrost the compressor shuts off.I think you do have a leak.

From my earlier post, our compact Magic Chef 'frig was not running at all.  It still looks perfect, so decided to check on the repair.  It turned out to be the "starter switch," I think is what the switch was called.  The repairman said this is a very common problem, so he had the switch we needed in his truck.  It was repaired quickly and is running great.  
Cost was about $140, part plus labor.  A replacement would have been only a few dollars more, but would take more time and effort.  FYI, the compressor on these Magic Chef refrigerators has a 5-yr warranty.
Hope that helps someone. Jaci 

Hi,

The ignitor is not working right and is going bad....
have the repair man replace the ignitor, or DIY....
Check out this tip about your problem...

Oven not Working or Oven not Heating

Oven Problems Replacing the Igniter


heatman101


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Sounds like a defrost problem. Check to see if there is any frost buildup in the back wall of the freezer. If so, it is not defrosting as it should.

• possible causes:

1. bad defrost timer
2. bad defrost heater (in freezer)
3. bad thermo switch in freezer

If you don’t know what these are then unplug the machine and let the ice melt in the freezer overnight with the door open. Then try it the next day, if is cooling fine then you need to have a service person replace one of the above items.