WHIRLPOOL FRIDGE WRF560SEHZ COMPRESSOR Noise

Evaporator Fan Motor

The most common source of noise in this Whirlpool French Door series is the evaporator fan motor located in the freezer compartment. Over time, the internal bearings fail or moisture ingress causes ice build-up that contacts the blades, resulting in a high-pitched chirping or droning sound. Replacing the motor assembly restores quiet operation and ensures proper airflow across the cooling coils.

Condenser Fan Motor

Located at the bottom rear of the unit near the compressor, this motor is prone to collecting dust and pet hair which stresses the bearings. A failed condenser fan motor typically produces a low-frequency growling or vibrating noise heard from the floor level. Because the compressor location is bottom-mounted on this model, users often misidentify condenser fan noise as compressor failure.

Compressor Start Relay and Overload

If the 'noise' is described specifically as a sharp metallic click occurring every 2 to 5 minutes, the start relay has likely failed. This component uses a ceramic disc that can shatter or degrade, preventing the compressor from starting and causing the thermal overload protector to 'click' as it shuts down to prevent overheating.