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Whirlpool freezer clicking
Common reasons your Whirlpool freezer is clicking
The most common reasons your Whirlpool freezer is clicking are a dead ice maker assembly, malfunctioning electronic control board or a bad power supply board.
46% of the time it's the Ice Maker Assembly
41% of the time it's the Electronic Control Board
4% of the time it's the Power Supply Board
9% of the time it's the Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Whirlpool freezer
Ice Maker Assembly Replacement
A bad ice maker assembly can make a clicking sound in the freezer. If an ice cube jams in the ejector arms during the harvest portion of the ice making cycle, the gears that drive the ejector arm will slip and making a clicking sound. The gears often get damaged and the ice maker assembly needs replacing. When you hear a clicking noise coming from the ice maker in your freezer, shut off the ice maker and have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and fix the problem.
Electronic Control Board Replacement
When you hear clicking sounds coming from your freezer, a malfunctioning electronic control board could be causing the problem. The electronic control board receives signals from various sensors to monitor temperature and conditions inside the freezer. The board sends signals or current to various components in the freezer. A clicking noise could be caused by a faulty electronic control board sending current or signals to a component in error. When you hear abnormal clicking sounds coming from your freezer, have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and fix the problem.
Power Supply Board Replacement
If the power supply board is bad, the freezer will not power up. The freezer won’t cool and the interior and display lights won’t work. If the freezer is equipped with an electronic door lock, the lock will fail to engage and the door may not close completely. This is because the power supply in a freezer connects the incoming power from your home’s electrical supply to the components inside the freezer. It also sends power from the control board to the freezer. A defective power supply board may also fail to protect the freezer from power surges, potentially causing damage to electronic components like the main control board. If your freezer is not powering up, have a Sears Home Services professional inspect it and replace the power supply board if necessary.
Why does my Whirlpool freezer make a clicking sound?
If your Whirlpool freezer is clicking and it has an ice maker, stuck ice cubes in the ice maker could be causing the clicking noise if the freezer is working properly.
When your freezer is making a clicking noise and isn’t cooling, the clicking is likely caused by the compressor overload switch tripping.
Follow these troubleshooting tips when the clicking is coming from the ice maker in the freezer.
- Examine the ice maker mold and look for an ice cube stuck in the ejector arms.
- Pry the stuck ice out of the ejector arms using a wooden spoon or similar item.
- If the clicking continues after removing stuck ice cubes, you’ll likely need to replace the ice maker because gears in the ice maker assembly are stripped.
Freezer Clicking and Not Cooling
When the freezer is clicking and not cooling, you’ll likely need to have a service technician replace the compressor because the motor is bad or the compressor pump is locked up.
You’ll need to have a service technician complete this repair because the tech will need to recover and recharge the refrigerant system in the freezer.
What to expect when you experience a Whirlpool freezer clicking issue
How is the clicking problem fixed?
Correcting most clicking problems usually involves replacing the ice maker assembly, electronic control board or power supply. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for a freezer that is clicking
When the freezer is clicking it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform Whirlpool freezer repair service to identify the root cause and fix the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of freezer failures.
What to look out for with a freezer clicking diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your freezer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
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Glossary Terms
A freezer bag is a specially designed plastic bag used for the cold storage of food in the freezer, offering protection against freezer burn and preserving the food's freshness and flavor over extended periods.
A freezer compressor is a vital component of a freezer's refrigeration system, functioning as a pump to circulate refrigerant through the system, which cools the interior by absorbing and expelling heat.
A freezer door gasket is a flexible seal that outlines the edge of the freezer door, ensuring an airtight closure to maintain cold temperatures inside and prevent warm air from entering.
A manual defrost freezer is an appliance that needs to be switched off and allowed to thaw periodically to remove accumulated ice, ensuring efficient operation and storage space maximization.