Normal operating sounds. | www.GEAppliances.com |
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.
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■ The new high efficiency compressor may run faster | ■ You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. | |||||
and longer than your old refrigerator and you may | ||||||
hear a | This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged | |||||
it is operating. | in, when the doors are opened frequently or when | |||||
■ Sometimes the refrigerator runs for an extended period, | a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator | |||||
or freezer compartments. The fans are helping to | ||||||
especially when the doors are opened frequently. This | ||||||
maintain the correct temperatures. | ||||||
means that the Frost Guard™ feature is working to | ||||||
prevent freezer burn and improve food preservation. | ■ If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may | |||||
■ You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. | hear the fans come on in order to cool the light | |||||
bulbs. | ||||||
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. | ||||||
■ The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal | ||||||
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| CLICKS, POPS, | WATER SOUNDS | ||||
CRACKS and CHIRPS |
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■You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the
refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the | ■ The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling | |
refrigerator cools to the correct temperature. | ||
coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water. | ||
■ Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide | ||
■ Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a | ||
optimal cooling and energy savings. | ||
sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the | ||
■ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping | ||
defrost cycle. | ||
sound when attempting to restart (this could take | ■ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost | |
up to 5 minutes). | ||
cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into | ||
■ The electronic control board may cause a clicking | ||
the drain pan. | ||
sound when relays activate to control refrigerator | ■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to | |
components. | ||
pressure equalization. | ||
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■Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping
| sound. | For additional information on normal | |
| icemaker and dispenser operating sounds, | ||
■ | On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking | ||
see the About the automatic icemaker | |||
| cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into | ||
| and About the ice and water dispenser | ||
| the ice bucket. | ||
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