Normal Operating Sounds

The advanced design of today’s frost free appliances mean you hear unfamilar noises during everyday operation. The diagram below describes some of the noises you may hear. These are quite normal and mean your appliance is operating correctly

The thermostat control will click when starting or stopping the compressor.

Defrost water drips into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.

The fan circulates cold air to cool the refrigerator and the freezer compartment and sounds like air blowing or a whirring sound.

The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coil makes a gurgling noise.

Water dropping on the defrost heater causes a hissing or popping sound during the defrost cycle.

The automatic defrost timer sounds like an electric clock and clicks in and out of the defrost cycle.

The compressor will make a humming or pulsating sound while operating.