Why there is an 'Abnormal noise' from the refrigerator?
Last Update date : Jun 28. 2024
What to check
1
Ensure there's enough space between items stored in the refrigerator to prevent them from knocking against one another due to natural vibrations. Glass items especially need this extra space. To reduce noise levels, reorganize your refrigerator accordingly.
![Make sure items in the Refrigerator are provided with sufficient room. If glass items are placed too close, natural vibration of the unit will cause the glass items to knock against each other. Reorganize to reduce the noise]()
2
Check whether your refrigerator is connected to a water line before using the ice making function. Operating the ice maker without a water connection can lead to malfunctions and unnecessary noise. When not in use, turn off the ice maker to avoid potential issues.
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3
Keep your refrigerator at least 2 inches away from the back wall to minimize motor operating noise. Overcrowding can cause an increase in sound levels, so ensure proper ventilation by maintaining this distance.
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Different types of noises which a Refrigerator can make:
1
Bubbling Sound
Symptom: normal
It is caused by gas moving through the pipes in your Refrigerator when the the appliance cools or freezes your food.
Symptom: normal
It is caused by gas moving through the pipes in your Refrigerator when the the appliance cools or freezes your food.
2
Cracking and Popping Sound
Symptom: normal
It occurs when the interior components contract or expand as the Refrigerator is cooling or the interior temperature changes after the temperature has been reset.
Symptom: normal
It occurs when the interior components contract or expand as the Refrigerator is cooling or the interior temperature changes after the temperature has been reset.
3
Buzzing Sound
Symptom: normal
The buzzing noise you hear is the sound of the Refrigerator compressor running especially during the beginning of a cooling cycle and when it shuts off.
It can be also heard after getting water from the door dispenser. The noise should not last longer than 7 seconds.
Symptom: normal
The buzzing noise you hear is the sound of the Refrigerator compressor running especially during the beginning of a cooling cycle and when it shuts off.
It can be also heard after getting water from the door dispenser. The noise should not last longer than 7 seconds.
4
Beeping Sound
Symptom: normal
Some Samsung Refrigerators are equipped with a door alarm, which will beep whenever the door is left open or not closed completely. Here are some tips to check:
• Make sure that the door's path is free from obstruction
• Make sure that there are no objects in the Refrigerator preventing the door from closing
• If the rubber door seals are dirty, the door will not close properly. Clean the doors with a mild detergent and damp cloth. Then wipe with a dry cloth
Symptom: normal
Some Samsung Refrigerators are equipped with a door alarm, which will beep whenever the door is left open or not closed completely. Here are some tips to check:
• Make sure that the door's path is free from obstruction
• Make sure that there are no objects in the Refrigerator preventing the door from closing
• If the rubber door seals are dirty, the door will not close properly. Clean the doors with a mild detergent and damp cloth. Then wipe with a dry cloth
Note: Never let any oil or grease come into contact with the plastic fittings or door seals, as these materials easily become porous.
5
Rattling Sound
• If the door of the Refrigerator is recently being removed, the hinge bolts or hinge cover screws may be loose
• Make sure the Refrigerator is Level: If the freezer door is lower than the Refrigerator door, insert a common (flat-head) screwdriver in a slot of the control lever on the freezer side and turn it clockwise
![Samsung Refrigerator: Identify the different type of noises]()
![Samsung Refrigerator: Identify the different type of noises]()
• If the door of the Refrigerator is recently being removed, the hinge bolts or hinge cover screws may be loose
• Make sure the Refrigerator is Level: If the freezer door is lower than the Refrigerator door, insert a common (flat-head) screwdriver in a slot of the control lever on the freezer side and turn it clockwise
When freezer door is lower than the Refrigerator door
• If the freezer door is higher than the Refrigerator door, insert a common (flat-head) screwdriver in a slot of the control lever on the Refrigerator side and turn it clockwise
When freezer door is higher than the Refrigerator door
• If there is significant frost accumulation in the freezer, it may obstruct the free operation of the fans which could produce a rattling noise
6
Snapping Sound
Symptom: normal
This noise will be heard about 4 seconds after removing a glass from a dispenser due to the dispenser chute closing.
Symptom: normal
This noise will be heard about 4 seconds after removing a glass from a dispenser due to the dispenser chute closing.
7
A hum or Click Noise
Symptom: normal
It can be heard when the icemaker fills with water.
Symptom: normal
It can be heard when the icemaker fills with water.
8
Loud Banging Noise
Symptom: normal
It can be heard when the ice maker dumps ice cubes into ice bucket
Symptom: normal
It can be heard when the ice maker dumps ice cubes into ice bucket
9
Fluttering Noise
Symptom: normal
When the unit reaches set temperature, the compressor stops operating causing the fluttering noise.
Symptom: normal
When the unit reaches set temperature, the compressor stops operating causing the fluttering noise.
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