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Whirlpool side by side, clicking noise, strange smell from bottom
Refrig. is only a few yrs. old. a few days ago, chemical smell started coming from bottom of fridge. Also, it makes a clicking sound every so often. Both freezer & fridge seem to be working properly.
REFRIGERATOR STARTED MAKING A CLICKING clicking sound a few months ago. Other than that it works fineREFRIGERATOR STARTED MAKING A CLICKING clicking sound a few months ago. Other than that it works fine
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Re: whirlpool side by side, clicking noise, strange smell...
The clicking is from your compressor relay on the side of the compressor it has eather went bad or a condenser fan motor is not running this will cause the walls to be warm if the fan is running in the back try cleaning the coils hope this helps
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Hello - did you ever figure out the metal/chemical smell problem? I seem to be having the same problem in my refrigerator/freezer. It is a side-by-side unit. We were gone over the Labor Day weekend for a few days and when we came back the unit has a metal/iron smell coming from it. Not sure what it could be.
Please let me know if you have any ideas.
Is there is frosty ice on the freezer back wall, if so. Based on your symtoms I would suspect page 1, Item #4 Adaptive defrost control #4388931 Est $85 -120, Other issues, page 2, compressor start device, #22 start device #2225929 Est $45 - 65
You have a freon leak. With this only being 5 years old, iot's probably worth repairing, unless you are just able to buy a new one. I would have a local tech come out and check it before tossing it. I hope this answers your question and gives you some resolution. I hope to work with you again, so please record our name, email and phone number for future needs. Have a great evening!
That is the compressor overload. I recommend you disconnect the refrigerator now to prevent damage to the compressor. It could be the start relay or the start capacitor is defective. Let me know when you are ready to test the compressor. This is serious that you disconnect asap to prevent damage to the internal overload. What you hear now is the external overload and the compressor will be too hot to touch. Sea Breeze
Your clicking noise is a defective start relay on the compressor. It must be replaced. You can get the part and do it yourself. Just pay attention to the wires. Replace them on the new relay as they come off the old.
The relay is attached to the side of the compressor.
If you have already tried shutting off for 24 hrs. (reset), cleaning the under-bed condenser fins (vacuum and/or compressed air) and the issue still continues, you may be lucky enough to just need a relay/overload switch; the thingy connected to the compressor, which by the way takes patience and ease in removing. However, once the plastic cover is off, simply unplug the relay switch(s) and shake it, if you hear rattling (or) smell burn, the relay is toast and thus needs replacement. Simple enough, for replacement type in the model # of the compressor: (i.e.) [[ Embraco FGS 80 with relay/overload switch ]] cost around ($30-$50)... order, replace, re-plug, and if on target, the compressor will kick in. let run for 24 hours before adding foods, and all is good. Have a nice day. ee
nothing to do with light bulb - noise is probably fan hitting ice that has built up. to check, remove back panel inside freezer and check for ice build up. melt off with a hairdryer and get back to me if i'm right
The most common cause of electrical smell on these units is from the compressor start relay. Get behind the fridge and remove the cardboard cover at the bottom. The relay plugs onto the compressor. See if the smell is stronger there. Also listen for it to try and start the compressor. If it just humms and clicks off, the relay is probably shorted out and needs replacing. Do not let anyone put a "fit all" relay on it, some of them will work ok for a while but cause a compressor failure a few months down the road.
If the relay is ok, check the icemaker area. A burned icemaker module will sometimes give off a foul odor.
Post back if you have any questions.
Thanks/Mike
REFRIGERATOR STARTED MAKING A CLICKING clicking sound a few months ago. Other than that it works fine
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