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psj12  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, May 26, 2009 6:18:58 AM(UTC)
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I have a side by side 2006 GE fridge. Saturday morrning I noted a rather noticeable clicking sound coming from the back of the unit. The sound was timed about 1 to 1.5 seconds. The unit was not cooling. I pulled the fridge out and the sound was coming from under the cover for the motherboard. I opened the cover and felt the relays on the board and determined one of them was the source of the sound. I unplugged the unit and tried letting it set for about an hour. When I plugged it back in the unit seemed to want to start (that is I heard the compressor momentarily start and the condensor fan begin to rotate) for about 1 second then the clicking started and all progress ceased.

I have ordered a motherboard but am unsure that this is the problem.
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#2 Posted : Wednesday, May 27, 2009 3:20:16 PM(UTC)
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Sounds like the same problem I have with a 2001 Kitchenaid fridge that was diagnosed today by a technician as 'I need a new compressor.' Is a compressor something that one could install by oneself if one is mechanically and electrically inclined?
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#3 Posted : Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:45:05 AM(UTC)
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I guess it all depends how much you know about refridgeration. It would require you to be able to hard solder, vacum down the system, add oil and refrigerant to the proper level using a gage set. You would also have to add servicing valves as these are not included on modern home refridgeration units.
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#4 Posted : Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:04:10 AM(UTC)
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Makes sense. Thank you for the details, I appreciate it. Can't be too optimistic with a compressor repair eh? Thanks again.
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#5 Posted : Thursday, May 28, 2009 7:00:05 AM(UTC)
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Anyone Know if the service manual for late model GE side by sides is posted anywhere??
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#6 Posted : Thursday, May 28, 2009 8:48:36 AM(UTC)
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It seems the new motherboard has fixed the problem.
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#7 Posted : Tuesday, October 4, 2011 12:30:42 PM(UTC)
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I have a side by side 2006 GE fridge. Saturday morrning I noted a rather noticeable clicking sound coming from the back of the unit. The sound was timed about 1 to 1.5 seconds. The unit was not cooling. I pulled the fridge out and the sound was coming from under the cover for the motherboard. I opened the cover and felt the relays on the board and determined one of them was the source of the sound. I unplugged the unit and tried letting it set for about an hour. When I plugged it back in the unit seemed to want to start (that is I heard the compressor momentarily start and the condensor fan begin to rotate) for about 1 second then the clicking started and all progress ceased.

I have ordered a motherboard but am unsure that this is the problem.


I had the same problem this week with a 2006 model. GE is sending me a new board for free. Evidently, this is a common problem. Call GE customer relations and speak with them............
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