42 TROUBLESHOOTING
Noises
Problem
The defrost control will click when the
automatic defrost cycle begins and
Clicking
ends. The thermostat control (or
refrigerator control on some models)
will also click when cycling on and off.
Rattling noises may come from the flow
of refrigerant, the water line on the back
of the unit, or items stored on top of or
around the refrigerator.
Rattling
Refrigerator is not resting solidly on the
floor.
Refrigerator with linear compressor
was jarred while running.
Evaporator fan motor is circulating air
through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
Whooshing
Air is being forced over the condenser
by the condenser fan.
Refrigerant flowing through the cooling
Gurgling
system.
Contraction and expansion of the inside
Popping
walls due to changes in temperature.
Water dripping on the defrost heater
Sizzling
during a defrost cycle.
If the side or back of the refrigerator is
touching a cabinet or wall, some of the
Vibrating
normal vibrations may make an audible
sound.
Water running into the drain pan during
Dripping
the defrost cycle.
Your refrigerator is designed to run
more efficiently to keep your food items
at the desired temperature. The high
efficiency compressor may cause your
Pulsating or high-
new refrigerator to run longer than your
pitched sound
old one, but it is still more energy
efficient than previous models. While
the refrigerator is running, it is normal
to hear a pulsating or high-pitched
sound.
Possible Cause
Solutions
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs
need to be adjusted. See the Leveling and
Door Alignment section.
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
Normal Operation
To eliminate the noise, make sure that the
sides and back cannot vibrate against any
wall or cabinet.
Normal Operation
Normal Operation