refrigerator tripping circuit

[RD]

I have a 10 year old refrigerator in the garage that recently starting tripping the GFCI outlet it's plugged into. I've also noticed that it's making a loud clicking noise every 15 minutes or so. Any suggestions on what it might be? Is it likely to be worth fixing at 10 years old?

Thanks, RD

[Stormin Mormon]

Hard to tell without being there. But, my guess is starting component problem on the compressor. Might need a hard start kit.

[RBM]

The NEC requires all outlets in garages to be protected by a GFCI, with exceptions, like stationary appliances like a refrigerator. Try what Doug suggested

[Doug Miller]

So plug it into a non-GFCI outlet.

Probably not.