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  • 1.

    Cracking sounds within the fridge is usually caused during automatic defrosting.

    For more information, see the Defrosting the fridge freezer topic.

  • 2.

    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.

  • 3.

    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.

  • 5.

    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.