Normal noises
What causes them
Brrrrr...
This noise may get louder for brief periods when the motor
kicks on.
Blub, blub....
A gurgling noise can be heard when the refrigerant circulates
through the pipes.
Click....
Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat turns the
motor on or off.
Sssrrrrr....
In multi-section and frost-free appliances, the movement of
air circulating through the appliance can sometimes just
barely be heard.
In appliances with a water tank, a humming noise can be
heard when the water pump is running.
Crack...
A cracking noise can be heard when the appliance materials
expand.
Keep in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable (from the compressor
and the refrigerant circulating through the system).
Noises that you
can easily
eliminate
Possible cause
Solution
Rattling, clinking
The appliance is not level.
Realign the appliance using a
level, by raising or lowering
the screw feet underneath the
appliance.
The appliance is touching
another appliance or piece of
furniture.
Move it away.
Drawers, baskets or shelves
are jiggling or are stuck.
Check all removable items
and refit them correctly.
Bottles or containers are
touching.
Separate them.
The transport cord clips are
still hanging on the back of the
appliance.
Remove the cord clips.
Noises
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