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Firstly I’ll own up, I bought it on ebay 9 months ago, and it wasn’t quite as ‘ex showroom’ as made out to be. Thus no guarantee.
It started about 1 month ago. The noise lasts about 10 seconds, sounds a bit like a transformer de-laminating (50Hz buzz/hum) and starts and stops with a firm click like a relay or solenoid and appears to be coming from the bottom of the unit. My impression is that it is reasonably independent of the operation of the compressor, but unsure. At this stage it doesn’t seem to be affecting the performance.
Checked the regulator flap between the freezer & fridge. Tried turning it off for a few hours too.
Suggestions please.
Re: Maytag GC2225 Noise
RalphS
There are a few things that can cause an intermttent buzzing. What concerns me is the distinctive click at the end, normally this would be the Klixon overload which is connected to the compressor along with the relay,
It’s possible it could be a faulty Klixon, more likely to be a struggling compressor though, keep an eye on your Bread and Ice cream in the freezer (if you got them) they’d be the first things to defrost.
Water valves also buzz, turn the icemaker off, if its them the buzzing will stop if not…it could be costly (compressor)
O’l
Re: Maytag GC2225 Noise
Thanks for the reply.
It is my impression it is nothing to do with the ice maker. Besides, the noise emanates from the bottom grill. No fixed frequency of occurrence, but can happen as often as every 5 minutes, or maybe not for an hour or two.
I haven’t noticed any deterioration in performance. It was one of the first things I started monitoring.
Struggling. That seems apt. Something is trying to run & repeatedly fails. However I have noticed occasionally that this happens when the air circulating fan is running, although usually it happens when all is silent.
Each episode is clearly defined. There is no build up or decline. It is ‘switched’ & no hint of struggle. It can’t be that old, the model hasn’t been around too long.
Have briefly read up on ‘Klixon’ elsewhere here. I don’t think it is to do with thermal overload of the compressor. The noise seems to be linked to a component in the startup sequence for the compressor to run and happens instantly from cold.I am quite competent, formerly a hands on research electronics engineer. I could easily replace anything electrical. Trouble is it will be really difficult to get the Maytag out. If I can almost certainly identify the (relatively cheap?) component, I would take a chance and buy it first so as to only have to drag it out once.
In case it is relevant, both compartments are set to level 4.
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the noise is almost certainly coming from the starting device on the compressor, normally indicating a faulty compressor.
you could be very lucky and have a faulty starter, but 98{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} (imho) of the time it is a direct indication of the condition of the compressor.
i can’t imagine why you think it would be difficult getting maytag out, try caling them on 01737 231000.
i’m sure there will be an engineer or service agent in your area.
where are you btw?cheers.
the ask how much i are there compressors and labour charge
Would advise sit down with a stiff drink.
Last time I did some work for them charges was
Labour £179 inc vat
Compressor £390 inc vat
Regas charge £70 inc vatRe: Maytag GC2225 Noise
i do a lot of work for them and the prices are nothing like that expertcat.
this is a premium brand appliance and the price of specialised service reflects that, but you could knock an awful lot off those prices.Re: Maytag GC2225 Noise
So the choices are.
Call out an independent. Knock Knock… Near J4 M1 (hope this is allowed, sorry if not)
Phone Maytag. It might be under guarantee, but I doubt it!
A faulty starter I could fix. I know my limitations if it is the compressor. My guess is its the starter as it is performing / cooling OK.
Not that I’m going to delay, but is it likely to suddenly fail?
The area I am in whirlpool cover it on behalf of maytag.
I have tried to get work from maytag only to be told the local whirlpool company has the calls.
On certain products thay have a 5 year parts warranty only.
As they use decent quality compressors I always wonder is it the condenser fan that is not strong enough moving air? So that the compressor trips out.
Re: Maytag GC2225 Noise
The 01737 231000 number no longer works.
Message says
0844 499 0101 UK
0044 (0)20 8616 5145 INT (which works)Have studied the noise pattern in greater detail. The 10 second noise cycle happens every couple of minutes until the compressor does fire up. Compressor then runs normally for a few minutes & then cuts out until the thermostat kicks in again…
Found this
To give you confidence in your purchase, your appliance comes with a guarantee against mechanical breakdown as follows:
Admiral: 1 Year Parts & Labour
Maytag: 2 Years Parts & Labour
Amana: 2 Years Parts & LabourJust phoned to try and establish whether it’s covered. They don’t have serial number records. Customer care, 01737 232251, isn’t open until Monday. Bated (according to Shakespeare) / Baited (according to JK Rowling) breath.
And I took all the advice here about not buying any other brand!
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