Why Is My Refrigerator Making Noise?
Refrigerators are one of those things that most of us can’t live without, but when it malfunctions, such as your refrigerator making noise, how inconvenient it can be. Refrigerators, after all, employ machinery, fans, and other equipment that produce noise while they work. You should ideally only be able to hear your refrigerator running when you are in the same room.
However, if a noisy refrigerator bothers you because it is too loud, it may be an indication of an underlying problem. If you have a disruptively noisy refrigerator or a refrigerator that makes unusual noises, don’t panic because South Miami Appliance Repair has listed all the issues you should look out for:
- DRIVE TRAIN PROBLEMS
There are a number of distinct motors at work in your fridge, rather than just one. This could be a noisy process if all of these motors are indeed failing. If your refrigerator is making noise, the humming or grinding sounds they produce may be amplified. The real difficulty is identifying the faulty motor. It is important to inspect both the condenser fan motor and the evaporator fan motor. It is not just the motors that need to be inspected, but also the fan blades and bearings.
- THE FRIDGE IS OFF CENTER
If your fridge is clunking or humming louder than usual, it may be because it is not sitting flat on the floor. The refrigerator has movable legs, and they get out of whack every once in a while. The tiny motion of the operating refrigerator allows this to occur. An excessive amount of noise results from this. You can use a spirit level to see if your refrigerator is tilted, even if you can’t see it moving. If the level indicates that it is not level, you need just shift the weight onto one leg at a time until the level indicates that it is level again.
- CONTENTS BANGING ON THE FRIDGE WALLS
In most cases, this is the least malicious cause of the noise and the simplest to correct. Glass jars and other heavy items can make a rattling noise in a refrigerator because of the vibrations they experience when pressed up against the walls. Changing the layout of your fridge to see if that helps isn’t going to hurt anything. This “fix” doesn’t require any special tools or skills and may prevent you from needing to contact an appliance service professional. All heavy objects must be taken away from the walls. Door rack merchandise is at a slightly lower risk, although it is still possible.
- DAMAGE TO OR BLOCKAGE OF THE FAN’S BLADE
If you listen to your fridge carefully, you should be able to pinpoint the source of the noise rather accurately. If it’s coming from the vent between the freezer and the fresh food section, it’s probably a problem with the fan or its motor. Unfortunately, verifying a problem requires a physical inspection. Good thing our refrigerator repair servicesare readily available for sorting out issues like these.
- CONDENSER COIL TUBES ARE TOUCHING
The metal tubes known as the condenser coil can be found on the back of your fridge and are responsible for circulating the refrigerant that helps to cool the fridge and remove heat. A noisy refrigerator is probably not the culprit if you haven’t moved it in a while. However, if you’ve relocated the fridge, the condenser coils may have been bent without being damaged. They’ll make a racket if they’re so twisted that they’re touching each other. The sound will come from the appliance’s back and will be unmistakably metallic. Before handling anything, be sure the area has been carefully inspected. Your refrigerator may be leaking refrigerant if it has been broken. Another important thing to remember is that if your coils have been bent, you should not try to straighten them out on your own. It’s not worth the risk of breaking them trying to stretch them back into shape. It will be sufficient to simply change the coils. This is something that, unfortunately, can cost quite a bit. A new appliance may be more cost-efficient than repairing one that is older than ten years.
- INLET VALVE FOR WATER
The water inlet should be checked if your fridge is quiet most of the time yet occasionally noisy. Since the water intake is not always open, the noise is probably intermittent. This is the most likely culprit if the noise is only heard when the ice maker or water dispenser is being used. The commotion could be the result of a buildup of mineral deposits in pipes caused by hard water. Another possibility is that the water entry valve is just malfunctioning and making a lot of noise. Finally, the noise produced by your appliance’s water features could be due to a dirty water filter that hasn’t been replaced in some time.
It’s important to fix a noisy refrigerator because it can mean that something is wrong with the appliance and needs to be repaired to keep it running efficiently. For the best refrigerator repair in the area, trust South Miami Appliance Repair now!