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- |
| high speeds. This happens when the |
| pitched hum or pulsating sounds while |
| appliance is first plugged in, when the |
| it is operating. |
| door is opened frequently or when |
• | Sometimes the appliance runs for an |
| large amounts of beverages are added |
| to the appliance. The fans help maintain | ||
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| desired temperatures. | |
| doors are opened frequently. |
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• | You may hear a whooshing sound when | • | If the door is open for over 3 minutes, |
| you may hear a fan come on in order | ||
| the doors close. This is due to pressure |
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| to cool the appliance. | |
| equalizing within the appliance. |
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| • | The fans change speeds in order to |
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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 | ||
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| appliance cooling coils may make a | |
| the correct temperature. |
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| gurgling noise like boiling water. | |
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• | Expansion and contraction of cooling | • | A water dripping noise may occur as |
| coils during and after defrost can cause | ||
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| water from the evaporator flows into the | |
| cracking or popping sounds. |
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| drain pan. | |
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• | The electronic control board may cause | • | 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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