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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 |
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and longer than your old refrigerator and you may | ■ You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. | ||||
hear a | This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged | ||||
it is operating. | in, when the doors are opened frequently or when | ||||
■ You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. | a large amount of food is added to the refrigerator | ||||
This is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. | or freezer compartments. The fans are helping to | ||||
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CLICKS, POPS, | WATER SOUNDS |
CRACKS and CHIRPS
■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. | ||
■ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping | ■ Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a | |||
sound when attempting to restart (this could take |
| sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the | ||
up to 5 minutes). |
| defrost cycle. | ||
■ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during | ■ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost | |||
and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping |
| cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into | ||
sound. |
| the drain pan. | ||
■ On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking | ■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to | |||
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into |
| pressure equalization. | ||
the ice bucket. |
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| For additional information on normal |
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| icemaker operating sounds, see the |
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| About the automatic icemaker section. |
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