Why my Samsung Refrigerator is making noise ?

Last Update date : Oct 28. 2021

Refrigerator noise

 

A fridge is never completely quiet, but it should never get so loud that it's interrupting conversation. Still, understanding why the refrigerator makes the noise you're hearing can help give you peace of mind. Those noise come out from your refrigerator is not defect symptom so no need to worry about noise. This guide will also advise you of any steps you should take when there is something you can do to prevent the noise. 

 

 

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.

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.

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.

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

Important note: The user manual for your washing machine is the best place to find specific information for error and information codes.

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 noise

 

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

 

Samsung Refrigerator 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.

7 A hum or Click Noise

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

9 Fluttering Noise

Symptom: normal

When the unit reaches set temperature, the compressor stops operating causing the fluttering noise.

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