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Normal operating sounds.
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Newer refrigerators sound different from older refrigerators.
Modern refrigerators have more features and use newer technology.
HUMMM...
WHOOSH...
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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 close. This is due to pressure equalizing within
the refrigerator.
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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 refrigerator or freezer
compartments. The fans are helping to maintain the
correct temperatures.
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The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and SNAPS
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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 freezer control will click when starting or stopping
the compressor.
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Defrost timer snapping in and out of the defrost cycle.
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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 icemaker, after an icemaking cycle,
you may hear the ice cubes dropping into the ice
bucket.
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On models with a dispenser, during water dispense,
you may hear the water lines move at initial dispense
and after dispenser button is released.
WATER SOUNDS
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The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils
may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.
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Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a
sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost
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
pressure equalization.
Do you hear what I hear? These sounds are normal.
For additional information on normal
icemaker operating sounds, see the
About the automatic icemaker section.
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