Normal operating
sounds.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and
use newer technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal
--HUMMM...
WHOOSH
[]
The new high efficiency
compressor
may run faster
[]
You may hear
and longer than your old refrigerator
and you may
hear a high-pitched
hum or pulsating
sound while it is
operating,
[]
Sometimes the refrigerator
runs for an extended period,
especially when the doors are opened frequently, This
means that the Frost Gu_rd_Mfeature is working to
prevent freezer burn and improve food preservation,
[]
You may hear a whooshing
sound when the doors close,
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator,
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKSand CHIRPS
[]
You may hear cracking or popping
sounds when the
refrigerator
is first plugged
in, This happens as the
refrigerator
cools to the correct temperature,
[]
Electronic dampers
click open and closed to provide
optimal
cooling and energy savings,
[]
The compressor
may cause a clicking or chirping sound
when attempting
to restart (this could take up to 5
minutes),
[]
The electronic
control board may cause a clicking
sound when relays activate
to control refrigerator
components,
[]
Expansion and contraction
of cooling coils during and
after defrost can cause a cracking
or popping
sound,
[]
On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking
cycle,
you may hear the ice cubes dropping
into the ice
bucket,
[]
[]
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
or freezer compartments,
The
fans are helping to maintain
the correct
temperatures,
If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear
the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs,
The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings,
WATER SOUNDS
6
[]
The flow of
refrigerant
through
the freezer cooling coils may make
a gurgling
noise like boiling water,
[]
Water dropping
on the defrost heater can cause a
sizzling, popping
or buzzing sound during the 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
pressure equalization,
3O