compressor noise

LG Refrigerator Compressor Clicking On and Off Repeatedly: 4 Easy Steps

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LG refrigerator pulled slightly from the wall exposing the compressor compartment in a home kitchen

That rhythmic click-pause-click coming from behind your fridge isn’t random, and it isn’t something to wait out; a compressor that keeps attempting to start and shutting itself back off is telling you something specific, and the pattern of the clicking is your first real clue. In this guide, we fix the LG refrigerator compressor clicking … Read more

LG Refrigerator Compressor Noise vs. Fan Noise: How to Tell Them Apart to Save Money (2026)

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Person listening to LG refrigerator compressor noise versus fan noise

Ask ten homeowners to describe a refrigerator noise, and you’ll get ten versions of “it’s humming” or “it’s buzzing,” but ask a technician, and the first question is always the same: is that the compressor or a fan? Getting this wrong is the single biggest reason people replace a $150 fan motor when the actual … Read more