The refrigerator cannot work completely quiet. Everyone is already used to the sounds of the engine, which starts to cool the camera. But it happens that completely new sounds are heard - clicks. Having noticed such signs, you need to urgently look for the cause. Check how the camera works - whether the food cools.
Why does the refrigerator snap when working? How to determine the cause of strange sounds, as well as eliminate the breakdown if necessary, read the article.
The refrigerator snaps loudly
You heard clicks, opened the refrigerator and checked everything. The systems are normal, the cameras are cooling. What is the matter? Pay attention when exactly clicks are heard.
1. Clicks are heard after shutdown and defrost. This is likely to deform the material during defrost and cooling. They can click and crack the walls of the chamber, tubes, other plastic parts.
Important! These sounds are completely normal and are not deviations from the normal operation of the refrigerator. Do not sound the alarm - when the equipment enters the usual temperature regime, the sounds will stop.
2. Fridge constantly clicks on and off. So, the temperature regulator is triggered. This is normal for models with a mechanical control system, as well as if sounds are heard from the first day the refrigerator is in the house. If the equipment began to click recently, time to beware and start looking for the cause of the problem.
When not to worry:
- if after inspection you find that the cameras are freezing normally;
- no water under the refrigerator;
- no smell of burnt plastic;
- the error code is not displayed on the scoreboard.
Did you notice one of the signs in your equipment? Consider the possible reasons:
- In mechanically controlled refrigeration equipment (XO) something clicks, but the motor-compressor does not start. This can happen with any brand of XO - Atlant, Indesit, Bosch. It is noticeable that the light in the compartment is on and the bulbs are on. This indicates a problem with the thermostat. The device responds to an increase in temperature in the chamber, and when you click the engine should work, but this does not happen. A new controller is installed.
- The new refrigerator periodically clicks oddly. Perhaps the motor is running, but after turning off for a long time does not turn on. The start relay constantly clicks, but the equipment does not start to work. As a result, the compressor starts working again as usual. Such a situation may be permanent or occur only once.
The reason is the voltage drops in the network. There is not enough energy to start the engine, although the lamp and indicators are lit. It is recommended to install a network stabilizer - so XO will last much longer. - If the equipment clicks and turns off strongly, the point is in the weakened engine mounts. Shock absorbers are bolted, they absorb the vibration of the motor during operation. When the mountings of the shock absorbers are weakened, the engine can beat against the body with power before switching off. To fix the problem, tighten the shock absorber mounts.
There are other breakdowns that require the help of a specialist.
Why the compressor relay clicks
You may hear clicks in the refrigerator, but the engine does not start. The light is on in the compartment, but on Samsung devices with the No Frost system (or other brands and models) the fan does not spin. It's all about the compressor start-up relay. Clicking a relay means a command to start the motor. If the relay is faulty, the engine will not be able to start operation.
When such a breakdown occurs, it is better to call a master who will quickly replace the damaged part.
The refrigerator snaps and does not freeze
There are several symptoms that indicate a malfunction in the XO motor:
- The motor does not start, but you can hear the start relay clicking. A short buzz of the motor is heard, then shutdown again.
- The compressor turns on, but there is no cold in the chamber. After a relay command, the engine turns off.
- The motor clicks loudly before shutting down. Branches work as usual, products are cooled.
When the engine does not start, this indicates a breakdown. What to do? In such cases, only replacing the part will help. If the clicks are heard before turning off, it means that the fastenings of the engine itself have loosened, they need to be tightened.
As you can see, the causes of clicks can be different. It is important to pay attention to the signs of damage, then you will most likely be able to detect and fix it. Sometimes extraneous sounds are the normal operation of the refrigerator. But if you notice something strange, contact a specialist.