Normal operating sounds. | 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.
The new high efficiency |
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| HUMMM... | You may hear the fans spinning at high |
compressor may run |
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| WHOOSH... | ||
faster and longer than |
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your old refrigerator and |
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| first plugged in, when the doors are |
you may hear a | opened frequently or when | ||||
while it is operating. |
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You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This | freezer compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the | ||||
is due to pressure equalizing within the refrigerator. | correct temperatures. | ||||
| CLICKS, POPS, |
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| CRACKS and CHIRPS | The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may | |||
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You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the refrigerator |
| make a gurgling noise like boiling water. | |||
| is first plugged in. This happens as the refrigerator cools to the | Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, | |||
| correct temperature. | ||||
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| popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle. | |||
| The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound when | ||||
A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice | |||||
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| attempting to restart (this could take |
| melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan. | ||
| up to 5 minutes). |
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| Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure | ||||
Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after | |||||
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| defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound. |
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On models with an icemaker, after an icemaking cycle, you may |
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| hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket. |
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| icemaker operating sounds, see the | |
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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
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| Possible Causes | What To Do |
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Refrigerator does not |
| Refrigerator in defrost cycle. | • Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end. |
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| Temperature control dial | • Move the temperature control dial to a temperature |
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| in 0 position. | setting. |
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| Refrigerator is unplugged. | • Push the plug completely into the outlet. |
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| The fuse is blown/circuit | • Replace fuse or reset the breaker. |
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| breaker is tripped. |
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Vibration or rattling (slight |
| Roller screws or leveling legs | • See Rollers and Leveling Legs. |
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vibration is normal) |
| need adjusting. |
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Fresh food or freezer |
| Temperature control dial | • See About the temperature control dial. |
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compartment too warm |
| not set cold enough. |
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| Warm weather or frequent | • Set the temperature control dial one step colder. |
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| door openings. | See About the temperature control dial. |
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| Door left open. | • Check to see if package is holding door open. |
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| Package blocking air duct in | • Check to see if package is blocking air duct in freezer |
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