What is actually happening
Some noise is normal and always has been — gurgling as refrigerant moves, and the compressor cutting in and out. What matters is a change. A rattle usually means something touching something else. Repeated clicking every few minutes with no cooling is a start relay failing to start the compressor, and that one will stop it cooling altogether if left.
The usual causes
- A failing evaporator fan, often rubbing on ice build-up
- The appliance not level, or touching a wall or the units either side
- A failing compressor or a start relay clicking repeatedly
- Loose pipework or a drip tray vibrating at the back
What you can safely check yourself
Work through these in order. Anything past this point — panels off, testing parts, anything to do with the wiring — is an engineer's job, and not one to attempt with the appliance plugged in.
- Establish where the noise comes from — inside the cabinet is usually the fan, behind and below is the compressor
- Check it sits level and is not touching the units or wall, and that the drip tray is seated
- Repeated clicking with no cooling needs an engineer promptly, before the food is lost
Still making a loud noise?
If the checks above have not sorted it, it needs looking at properly. £66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.
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Common questions
Why is my fridge making a loud noise?
A new humming, buzzing, rattling or clicking noise from the fridge or freezer. Some noise is normal and always has been — gurgling as refrigerant moves, and the compressor cutting in and out. What matters is a change. A rattle usually means something touching something else. Repeated clicking every few minutes with no cooling is a start relay failing to start the compressor, and that one will stop it cooling altogether if left.
Can I fix a fridge making a loud noise myself?
Establish where the noise comes from — inside the cabinet is usually the fan, behind and below is the compressor. Check it sits level and is not touching the units or wall, and that the drip tray is seated. Repeated clicking with no cooling needs an engineer promptly, before the food is lost. Those checks fix it more often than not. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly.
How much does it cost to repair a fridge making a loud noise?
£66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.
Other fridge faults
- fridge not cooling
- fridge freezer icing up
- fridge leaking water inside
- fridge running constantly
- fridge freezer not cold enough
- fridge freezer not working after defrosting
- American fridge freezer water dispenser not working