Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
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.
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| WHOOSH |
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The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and |
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longer than your old refrigerator and you may hear a | You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. | ||||
This happens when the refrigerator is first plugged in, | |||||
it is operating. | 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 | ||||
especially when the doors are opened frequently. This means | freezer compartments. The fans are helping to maintain | ||||
that the Frost Guard™ feature is working to prevent freezer | the correct temperatures. | ||||
burn and improve food preservation. | If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear | ||||
You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors close. This | the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs. | ||||
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 coils |
refrigerator cools to the correct temperature. | 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 sizzling, |
optimal cooling and energy savings. | popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle. |
The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping sound | A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle |
when attempting to restart (this could take | as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain |
up to 5 minutes). | pan. |
The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound | Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to |
when relays activate to control refrigerator components. | pressure equalization. |
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, |
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you may hear the ice cubes dropping into |
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the ice bucket. |
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| see the About the automatic icemaker | |
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