🧊 Refrigerator making noise

EasyStep-by-step troubleshooting guide — 6 steps, Fridge, Easy difficulty.

⚠️ Common Causes

Evaporator fan hitting ice, compressor relay clicking, condenser fan bearing worn, ice maker cycle noise, ice in dispenser

Identify noise type: buzzing (compressor), clicking (relay), scraping (fan), clicking/clunking (ice maker)
✓ Expected: Note noise type and location
If buzzing from compressor area: check compressor start relay — relay may be failed
✓ Expected: Relay intact
If clicking: unplug relay from compressor, shake relay — if rattling, replace
✓ Expected: No rattle inside relay
If scraping from inside freezer: check evaporator fan — ice may be hitting fan blades
✓ Expected: Fan blades clear of ice
Check evaporator coils for ice buildup — if frozen, defrost system has failed
✓ Expected: Coils clear
If clicking from ice maker: this is normal during harvest cycle. Verify ice isn't stuck in dispenser
✓ Expected: Ice moving freely