Noise coming from the fridge freezer
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Cracking sounds within the fridge is usually caused during automatic defrosting.
For more information, see the Defrosting the fridge freezer topic.
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Loud vibrating or motor sounds is usually caused by the internal compressor or internal fan. If the fridge freezer is vibrating against a wall of surrounding cupboards this can sometimes sound worse.
For more information, see the Positioning the fridge freezer topic.
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If the fridge freezer is not levelled correctly, this can increase noise.
For more information, see the Adjusting the feet topic.
- 4.
Bubbling noise with the fridge is usually caused by flow of refrigerant in tubes of the system.
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Water flowing noise is heard due to water flowing into the drain tray.
- 6.
Air blowing noise is normal and is caused by the circulation of air with in the fridge and freezer.
- 7. Clicking noise is caused by the thermostat turning the compressor on/off.