Model hsw02c, 1.8 cuft compressor hums and then i hear a click and it doesnt do anything

Do you hear the thermostat control clicking off and on if so turn on set about half way and remove cover from back and see or hear if the compressor and motor are running if not you need to replace the starting components go to a appliance store and buy a 3 in 1 kit and follow the diagram for installation make sure you disconnect the power before working on it. good luck and please leave me feedback so I know it works.

Sounds like bad start device (relay/overload) Good Luck!

I would say that the motor is humming because it is not turning and the click is when the overload control switches the power off. It may be a start run capacitor blown out but it may be a seized compressor motor. have a fridge mechanic check it out.

These are pretty simple units. If you look on the back you will see a schematic. More or less there is an overload protector in series with the thermostat in series with the compressor. If the overload protector is not open and there is still no 120VAC at the compressor with the thermostat turned all the way up then the answer is a bad thermostat. If there is 120VAC at the compressor and it is not running then the compressor is bad. That's about it.

1. is light on in side when you open the door. If not check breakers or fuses.
2. Can you hear the compressor running. If not do you hear any clicking sounds.
3. If you hear clicking sounds, try putting a fan on compressor and unplug refrigerator.
4. Wait one hour.
5. plug back in. If compressor starts let it run and see if it cools, if it doesnt, call service man.
6. If it goes back to clicking, call a service man.
try this.

1. is light on in side when you open the door. If not check breakers or fuses.
2. Can you hear the compressor running. If not do you hear any clicking sounds.
3. If you hear clicking sounds, try putting a fan on compressor and unplug refrigerator.
4. Wait one hour.
5. plug back in. If compressor starts let it run and see if it cools, if it doesnt, call service man.
6. If it goes back to clicking, call a service man.
try this and see if anything happens and let me know.

YOU NEED TO INSTALL A HARD START KIT

It sounds like a compressor problem, the click is usually the start relay trying to start the compressor.

the click and hum your hearing is most likely the compressor trying to start. the most common problem is a bad start relay on the compressor. in rare cases the compressor may be bad. if you are mechanicly inclined youc an replace the relay yourself for less than 50 dollars. you will need model and serial number off of the unit and order the part by those numbers. if the compressor is bad you will need to hire a good service company. good luck Peyton

It will rattle slightly, this is normal. The ones that are burned out will sound like they have gravel in them, you can defininely tell something is wrong.
The problem with diagnosing Kenmore fridges with this problem is that there are different manufacturers. Yours is built by Frigidaire and probably has a Tecumseh compressor. We find more failed compressors with the Tecumsehs than we do with the models that have Embraco compressors. The models with Embraco's generally have more relay failures.

You should not hear the buzz/hum at startup. You will need to replace the compressor, which will be replaced at no charge to you if it is less than 5 yrs old.
If it is older than 5 yrs, you can have it replaced, but it will be almost as expensive as a new fridge. You can buy an aftermarket start device called a 3-in-1. This has a start capacitor built in to give it a little more boost on start up. I don't recommend using them unless it is a short term fix until the compressor can be replaced or if it is out of warranty and there is nothing to lose anyway.
Thanks/Mike