What to do when the Samsung refrigerator generates loud noise?
There are many possible causes when a Refrigerator is making noise. Most of the noises are normal operating sounds whereas some can be easily fixed with a simple configuration of the Refrigerator. But if you feel like your Refrigerator might be making too much noise, there are some easy things to check.
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 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
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
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.
• 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
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
It can be heard when the icemaker fills with water.
Symptom: normal
It can be heard when the ice maker dumps ice cubes into ice bucket
Symptom: normal
When the unit reaches set temperature, the compressor stops operating causing the fluttering noise.
Note: If these tips do not address the issue or are combined with a Refrigerator malfunction, contact us for further assistance.
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