50+ Years Experience in Griffintown

Fixing Kenmore Fridge Warm Clicking in Griffintown

Serving homeowners in the Griffintown neighborhood and surrounding areas: Hi, I'm Bob. I've been opening up washing machines and diagnosing fridges across Griffintown for 50 years. I test it, find the exact broken part, and give you a straight path to fixing it.

"Griffintown has changed completely since I started fixing appliances 50 years ago, but the modern condos along the Lachine Canal all use the same core mechanics. When your fridge breaks in a high-rise, you need a tech who comes prepared." — Bob, Master Technician

Call Bob: 514-700-0706

Diagnostic / Estimation Price: $149.95

Applied directly to the cost of your repair.

Confirmed Dispatch Zone: Griffintown and surrounding residential coordinates.

How I Work in Griffintown

No surprises. Just honest, old-school appliance repair.

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1. Show Up On Time

When you call me, I set a tight arrival window and I arrive at your door in Griffintown with a truck fully stocked with OEM parts.
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2. Test the Parts

I physically open up the Fridge and use a True-RMS multi-meter to find the exact broken piece. I show you the problem so you understand the fault.
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3. Fix It Right

If you approve the quote, I fix it right then and there. The initial diagnostic fee goes entirely towards the final repair. You get a solid guarantee.

What's Actually Wrong With It?

Select your Fridge issue below, and I'll tell you what I usually see when I open these up in Griffintown.

← Go Back3. What's the Problem?

Diagnostic Report: Warm Clicking

Failed Component

Compressor Relay

Mechanical Fault

The PTC start relay shattered, so the compressor keeps trying to start and failing.

My Solution

I pull the relay block off the compressor. If it rattles like a maraca, it's dead. I wire in a new starter.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This is not DIY advice. Modern appliances utilize lethal high-voltage circuits. Diagnostics and repairs should only be performed by a Trained and Certified Appliance Service Technician.

Should I Fix It Or Toss It?

My honest advice on the lifespan of your Kenmore Fridge. Expand below.

Refrigerators

✓ Fix It: Always repair fans, defrost heaters, or control boards. These parts are affordable and bring the unit back to 100%.

✕ Replace It: If the sealed-system compressor dies on a very old unit. The labor to weld copper and recover freon is extensive.

Try This Before You Call Me

I don't want to come out for a 5-minute fix you can do yourself. Check these first:

🔌 Power: Check your home's main breaker panel. Sometimes it just tripped.
🔒 Controls: Make sure the "Child Lock" button wasn't accidentally held down.
🚪 Fridge Doors: Wipe down the rubber gaskets with warm soapy water. A dirty seal lets warm air in.

⚠️ DIY Danger Warning

Do not open up the machine if you aren't trained. Modern appliances are dangerous.

⚡ High Voltage: Electric ranges and microwaves hold lethal capacitor charges even when unplugged.
🌊 Flooding: Messing with dishwasher pumps improperly can flood your entire kitchen or the condo below you.

Brand Specific Repairs in Griffintown

Select your exact brand below to see common issues and rapid-response solutions we provide across the region.

Kenmore

Kenmore Fridge Repair

Fridge side is too cold. I test the air damper control to restore balance for our Ahuntsic-Cartierville customers.

Kenmore Washer Repair

uL/UE Error (Violent shaking). I replace worn suspension rods to balance out heavy loads from Montreal to Laval.

Kenmore Dryer Repair

Squealing Noise. Full rebuild: I replace the snapped belt, idler pulley, and rollers for your Saint-Laurent property.

I Know These Brands Inside and Out

After many years, you learn the quirks of every manufacturer. I stock the truck based on what breaks the most.

Kenmore

Kenmore didn't build their own machines; they were made by Whirlpool, LG, and Frigidaire. I cross-reference the 3-digit prefix on your model number (like 110 or 795) to find out exactly who built it, so I can source the right original factory part.

FIELD NOTE FROM BOB, 50-YEAR VETERAN

Cooling Failures & Defrost Issues

"If your freezer is ice-cold but the fridge is warm in Griffintown, it's likely a failed defrost heater. We use True-RMS meters to isolate the exact circuit fault."

The Right Parts Make the Repair

We don't mess around with cheap aftermarket knock-offs. If we fix your Kenmore Fridge, we use genuine OEM parts. They fit right, and they last.

OEM SKU	Component Description

Recent Service Calls

Real work done for real people in Griffintown recently.

Job #8210Fixed

"Dispatched to Griffintown for a leaking Kenmore refrigerator. Found a frozen defrost drain tube causing water to pool under the crisper drawers. Steamed it clear and modified the drain clip."

Job #7492Fixed

"Arrived in Griffintown. The Kenmore freezer was iced up but the fridge was warm. Found a burnt-out defrost heater element. Swapped in an OEM element to restore airflow."

Job #9102Fixed

"Got a call in Griffintown. The Kenmore fridge was making a loud buzzing noise. Found the condenser fan motor bearings were shot. Wired in a new sealed fan motor."