What Loud Clicking means on your Asko freezer (asko freezer clicking noise)
Asko freezer clicking noise, repeating every few minutes without the compressor ever actually running, is a distinct pattern from the general compressor-not-starting symptom above, though the two share a cause. The clicking is the sound of the start relay and overload protector attempting to start the compressor, tripping on excess current, cooling briefly, and trying again in a loop. Left running this way for an extended period risks further damage to the compressor windings, so it is worth stopping the cycle rather than letting it repeat indefinitely.
Symptoms
The symptoms below are the ones that pin this problem on your Asko freezer rather than a similar-looking problem elsewhere in the machine. A freezer can show them one at a time or all together, slowly over weeks or suddenly after a surge, a spill, or a recent install-and-test.
- A clicking sound repeats at regular intervals, roughly every few minutes
- The compressor never settles into a running hum after the click
- The clicking may be accompanied by a faint hum that cuts off quickly
- No cooling is being produced during this cycle
Common causes
More than one problem can drive the behavior you are seeing on your Asko freezer, so it pays to consider the likeliest causes first. Ruling them out in order shows whether your freezer has an owner-fixable issue or one that calls for a technician and the correct components.
- Failing start relay — the relay is attempting to engage but cannot sustain the compressor start
- Overload protector tripping repeatedly — the compressor is drawing too much current on each attempt and being cut off for safety
- Worn compressor terminals — a poor electrical connection at the compressor itself is interrupting each start attempt
- Failing compressor windings — internal resistance has increased enough that the compressor cannot reach a full running state
Troubleshooting steps you can try
Give these steps a try on your Asko freezer in order first — the simplest fixes tend to sit near the top. The instant a step involves mains voltage, gas, a hot cavity, water, or a sealed part of the freezer, put your tools down and call a qualified technician.
- Unplug the unit rather than letting the clicking cycle continue for an extended period, which limits further strain on the compressor.
- Wait a few minutes after unplugging before attempting a single restart, giving the overload protector time to reset.
- Listen for whether the compressor manages to run at all on that single restart, even briefly.
- Avoid repeated on-off cycling, which can accelerate damage to a marginal compressor.
- If the clicking returns, leave the unit unplugged and arrange service rather than continuing to test it.
Parts a technician may replace
Once the problem on your Asko freezer is confirmed, the parts a technician is most likely to inspect, test, or replace are the start relay, overload protector, and compressor terminals. Each one is matched to your freezer by model, serial, and Art. No. so the exact component fits this freezer, and only genuine OEM or trusted-supplier parts go back into it — never a generic stand-in.
When to call a technician
A technician replaces a failing start relay or diagnoses compressor winding resistance on an Asko freezer that clicks repeatedly without starting. Rated Medium, this condition is not urgent for your Asko freezer — though where Loud Clicking persists on the freezer after the checks, a technician confirming the problem first will save replacing the wrong component. Repairs to your Asko freezer are carried out independently, with no tie to Asko, Gorenje, or Hisense; we use experienced technicians and genuine OEM or trusted-supplier parts, and stand behind the labor on your freezer for 30 days. When you book, have your Asko freezer’s model, serial, and Art. No. to hand so the exact part for your build is matched before the visit and Loud Clicking is put right in as few trips as possible.
Related help and Asko resources
If your Asko freezer keeps showing Loud Clicking after everything above, book Asko freezer repair, explore our library of freezer error-code guides, use our step-by-step repair guides, schedule service directly, or see whether we cover you on our locations page. For the official specifications behind your Asko freezer, visit the manufacturer at global.asko.com.
