Refrigerators & freezers
Refrigerator clicking but not cooling
A click every few minutes from the bottom back, with the fridge getting warm, is usually the compressor trying to start and failing.
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Safe checks before you book
- Listen near the bottom back. A click, a short hum, then another click.
- Feel the temperature. Is the fridge warming?
- Clear the back. Make sure air can reach the condenser.
Unplug first. Switch off power (and close the water or gas supply where it applies) before looking behind or inside an appliance. If anything feels unsafe, stop and call.
What usually causes it
| Start relay or overload | Inexpensive parts that fail more often than the compressor. |
|---|---|
| Compressor | If the relay is good, the compressor may be the problem; you get the price before any decision. |
| Defrost timer | On older models, a click when switching modes is normal. |
When to stop and call
Warming food. Book as urgent.
What the visit costs
The diagnostic is free when you approve the repair and it's completed. You get the cause, the parts, labour and total in writing before any work. If you don't go ahead, it's $89 + tax for a home electric appliance, or $149 + tax for a gas appliance.