Normal operating sounds
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Outdoor/Indoor Refrigerator
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.
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| WHOOSH |
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• The new high efficiency compressor |
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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 sound while | appliance is first plugged in, when the | |||||
it is operating. | door is opened frequently or when a | |||||
• Sometimes the appliance runs for an | large amount of food is added to the | |||||
appliance. The fans help maintain | ||||||
extended period, especially when the | ||||||
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 the fans come on in order | ||||||
the doors close. This is due to pressure | ||||||
to cool the light bulbs. | ||||||
equalizing within the appliance. | ||||||
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• The interior fan runs continuously | • The fans change speeds in order to | |||||
provide optimal cooling and energy | ||||||
except when the door is opened. | ||||||
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| CLICKS, POPS, | WATER SOUNDS | ||||
CRACKS and CHIRPS |
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•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 | ||
freezer cooling coils may make a | ||
the correct temperature. | ||
gurgling noise like boiling water. | ||
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• The electronic control board may cause | • Water dropping on the defrost heater | |
a clicking sound when relays activate to | ||
can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing | ||
control appliance components. | ||
sound during the defrost cycle. | ||
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• Expansion and contraction of cooling | • A water dripping noise may occur during | |
coils during and after defrost can cause | ||
the defrost cycle as ice melts from the | ||
cracking or popping sounds. | ||
evaporator and flows into the drain pan. | ||
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| • Closing the door may cause a gurgling | |
| sound due to pressure equalization. |
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