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Humming noise

Troubleshooting

Appliances

05/16/2024

How much noise does refrigerator make?

Cause and Symptoms

When the inside of the refrigerator is insufficiently cool the compressor and fan motor will run at high speed to transfer heat out which may cause loud noise. Modern, high efficiency compressors operate much faster than older models. The compressor may have a high pitched hum, whine or pulsating sound. Noise level may differ pending house structure, location of the refrigerator, floor material and levelling of appliance.

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The product will run at different speeds depending on inside temperature. Noise may occur inconsistently, however it is a normal phenomenon and not a defect of the appliance.

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