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Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Refrigerator Repair:

Refrigerator squealing, time for a new one?

Last night my refrigerator was making a loud noise (kind of a squeaking). This morning it was quiet again, but when I returned from work I realized that the temperature in the refrigerator was rising and my food in the freezer was soft. It is continuously blowing and clicking noise is made periodically. What can it be? Is it time for a new fridge? Thanks for your help.

No, not time for a new one yet, sounds like the condenser fan or the fan in the freezer is worn out. Either one can be replaced at a reasonable cost, by yourself or a technician. Where I live in Canada, the entire job costs less than $100 total.

Note: The way this fan first caused a noise, then stopped and caused a meltdown, is very typical.