Normal operating sounds

Normal operating sounds

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Newer appliances sound different from older appliances. Modern appliances have more features and use newer technology.

Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.

HUMMM...

The Problem Solver WHOOSH...

The new high efficiency compressor

 

may run faster and longer than your

You may hear the fans spinning at

 

old appliance and you may hear a

 

high speeds. This happens when the

 

high-pitched hum or pulsating sounds

 

appliance is first plugged in, when the

 

while it is operating.

 

door is opened frequently or when large

Sometimes the appliance runs for an

 

amounts of beverages are added to

 

extended period, especially when the

 

the appliance. The fans help maintain

 

doors are opened frequently.

 

desired temperatures.

You may hear a whooshing sound when

If the door is open for over 3 minutes,

 

the doors close. This is due to pressure

 

you may hear a fan come on in order to

 

equalizing within the appliance.

 

cool the appliance.

 

 

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 appliance is first plugged in.

The flow of refrigerant through the

 

This happens as the appliance cools to

 

 

appliance cooling coils may make a

 

the correct temperature.

 

 

 

gurgling noise like boiling water.

Expansion and contraction of cooling

 

A water dripping noise may occur as

 

coils during and after defrost can cause

 

 

water from the evaporator flows into

 

cracking or popping sounds.

 

 

 

the drain pan.

The electronic control board may cause

 

Closing the door may cause a gurgling

 

a clicking sound when relays activate to

 

 

sound due to pressure equalization.

 

control appliance components.

 

 

 

 

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