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Normal Operating Sounds
Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators. Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer
technology.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
■ 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.
■ You may hear a whooshing sound when the doors
close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the
refrigerator.
WHIR!
■ 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
refrigerator or freezer compartments.
The fans are helping to maintain the
correct temperatures.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
■ You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the
refrigerator is first plugged in. This happens as the
refrigerator cools to the correct temperature.
■ The compressor may cause a clicking or chirping
sound when attempting to restart (this could take up to
5 minutes).
■ Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and
after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.
■ On models with an ice maker, after an ice making
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice
bucket.
WATER SOUNDS
■ The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils
may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
■ Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a
sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost
cycle.
■ A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost
cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into
the drain pan.
■ Closing the door may cause a gurgling sound due to
pressure equalization.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
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Normal Operating Sounds