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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
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HUMMM...
--WHOOSH...
The new high efficiency
compressor
may run faster and
longer than your old refrigerator
and you may hear a high-
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WHIR!
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.
CLICKS, POPS,
CRACKS and CHIRPS
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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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The electronic
control board may cause a clicking sound
when relays activate
to control
refrigerator
components.
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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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After an icemaking
cycle, you may hear the ice cubes
dropping
into the ice bucket.
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.
If either door is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear the
fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs.
The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal
cooling and energy savings.
WATERSOUNDS
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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.
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