LG LT13C2000 refrigerator repair

The listing

LT13C2000 is a 13.2 cu ft top-freezer refrigerator. No series name comes with this number. It is a little larger than the LK12S6000, which makes it a common pick for households of two or three people.

Compressor clicks and start problems

Owners notice a click from the back followed by silence, or a motor that starts and stops repeatedly. The compressor is driven through a relay and the control board, so the clicking might involve the start parts, the board or the compressor itself. The display can show the relay code 22 or the relay code 33, both of which refer to the compressor relay. A technician checks power at the unit and watches a full start sequence before naming a part. Do not open the back cover on your own, because the parts there carry line voltage.

Temperature drift

The fresh-food compartment of a top-freezer is cooled by air coming through a small vent from the freezer above. When something blocks that vent, the lower shelf warms while the freezer feels normal. Sensors also play a part, and the freezer sensor code is the one to know. See the freezing-food guide for the reverse problem, where the lower section gets too cold.

Noise you can ignore and noise you should not

Soft humming, a gentle gurgle and the occasional pop as plastic cools are part of normal operation. A buzz that grows louder, a rattle that stops when you press a panel, or any burning odor deserves attention. If you smell something burning, switch the unit off at the breaker.

Owner steps

1. Listen from the front and note when the noise occurs in relation to the compressor cycle.
2. Check that nothing touches the back wall of the cabinet.
3. Make sure the unit is level.
4. Write down any code.

Booking

Give us the LT13C2000 number from the label, usually inside the cabinet. See LG refrigerator repair and LG refrigerators. A diagnosis precedes the written estimate, and repair waits for your approval.

Power quality and the outlet

A refrigerator needs a steady supply. Plugging it into a worn outlet or a shared extension cord can create the same clicking and short cycling as a failed relay. Use the wall outlet intended for it, check that the plug is fully seated and that the cord is not warm to the touch. If an outlet shows scorch marks, switch the circuit off at the breaker and leave the unit unplugged until it is examined.

Frequently asked questions