Normal Operating Conditions.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These conditions are normal.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
The new high efficiency compressor may run faster
and longer than your old refrigerator and you may
hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it
is operating.
refrigerator.
to keep warn room air from entering the ice bucket,
The hum of the motor closing the ice chute is
normal, shortly after dispensing ice.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and SNAPS
You may hear cracking or popping sounds when
the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as
the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
sound when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during
and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping
sound.
On models with an icemaker, after an ice making
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the
ice bucket.
After dispensing ice, a motor will close the ice chute
to keep warm room air from entering the ice bucket,
START UP COOLING
It can take up to 24 hours for the refrigerator and
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You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds.
This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged
in, when the doors are opened frequently or when
a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator
maintain the correct temperatures.
The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
WATER SOUNDS
The flow of refrigerant through the cooling coils may
make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause
defrost cycle.
A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows
into the drain pan.
Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
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