Normal operating sounds.

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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.

 

 

 

HUMMM...

 

 

 

 

 

WHOOSH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while

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 Guardfeature 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cooling and energy savings.

 

 

 

 

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.

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.

 

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.

 

sections.

 

 

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GE 23, 25 operating instructions Normal operating sounds, Hummm

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