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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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The new high efficiency
HUMMM...
compressor
may run
faster and longer than
---WHOOSH...
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.
CLICKS, P OPS,
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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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.
WHIRl
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.
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.
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