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Normal Operating Sounds
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The new high
efficiency compressor
may run faster and
longer than your old
refrigerator and you may hear a high-pitched hum
or pulsating sound while it is operating.
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You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors
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refrigerator.
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer
technology.
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You may hear the fans spinning at high
speeds.
This happens when the refrigerator
is first plugged in, when the doors
are opened frequently or when a
large amount of food is added to the
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The fans are helping to maintain the
correct temperatures.
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You may hear cracking or popping sounds when
the refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as
the refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
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The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
sound when attempting to restart (this could take
up to 5 minutes).
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Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during
and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping
sound.
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On models with an ice maker, after an ice making
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the
ice bucket.
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may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
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Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a
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cycle.
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A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan.
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Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
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Normal Operating Sounds
