Normal operating sounds

The Problem Solver

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.

 

 

 

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 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.

 

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.

 

The interior fan runs continuously

The fans change speeds in order to

provide optimal cooling and energy

except when the door is opened.

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

freezer cooling coils may make a

the correct temperature.

gurgling noise like boiling water.

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

Closing the door may cause a gurgling

 

sound due to pressure equalization.

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GE Monogram ZDOD240 owner manual Normal operating sounds, Problem Solver

ZDOD240 specifications

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