Moderate severity
Kelvinator Fridge Clicking Sounds
A clicking compressor usually means a failed start relay — a fast, affordable fix.
Overview
A clicking sound from your Kelvinator fridge every few minutes is the compressor trying — and failing — to start. The most common cause is a failed start relay or run capacitor, not the compressor itself.
We test the relay and capacitor first. In most cases, replacing these inexpensive parts restores the compressor to life — saving you the cost of a full compressor replacement.
Common causes
- 1Failed start relay
- 2Failed run capacitor
- 3Compressor overheating
- 4Loose electrical connection
How we diagnose it
- 1Test start relay resistance
- 2Test run capacitor capacitance
- 3Check compressor temperature
- 4Inspect electrical connections
How we fix it
- 1Replace start relay
- 2Replace run capacitor
- 3Improve compressor ventilation
- 4Repair loose connections
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