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...
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 |
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| 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. |
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| • | The fans change speeds in order to |
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| provide optimal cooling and energy |
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| savings. |
| CLICKS, POPS, |
| WATER SOUNDS | |
| CRACKS and CHIRPS |
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• | You may hear cracking or popping sounds |
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| when the appliance is first plugged in. | • | The flow of refrigerant through the | |
| This happens as the appliance cools to | |||
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| appliance cooling coils may make a | ||
| the correct temperature. |
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| gurgling noise like boiling water. | ||
• | Expansion and contraction of cooling |
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• | A water dripping noise may occur as | |||
| coils during and after defrost can cause | |||
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| water from the evaporator flows into | ||
| cracking or popping sounds. |
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| the drain pan. | ||
• | The electronic control board may cause |
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• | Closing the door may cause a gurgling | |||
| a clicking sound when relays activate to | |||
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| sound due to pressure equalization. | ||
| control appliance components. |
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