Do You Hear Abnormal Sounds From The Refrigerator - Samsung BRR3GR121 Series User Manual

Troubleshooting

Do you hear abnormal sounds from the refrigerator?

Before calling for service, review the checkpoints below.
These sounds are normal.
• When starting or ending an operation, the refrigerator may make sounds similar to a
car engine igniting. As the operation stabilizes, the sounds will decrease.
Clicking!
or Chirping!
• While the fan is operating, these sounds may occur. When the refrigerator reaches the
set temperature, no fan sound will occur.
SSSRRR!
• During a defrost cycle, water may drip on the defrost heater, causing sizzling sounds.
HiSS!
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Buzzing!
Whir!
• As the refrigerator cools or freezes, refrigerant gas moves through sealed pipes, causing
bubbling sounds.
Bubbling!
• As the refrigerator temperature increases or decreases, plastic parts contract and
expand, creating knocking noises. These noises occur during the defrosting cycle or
when electronic parts are working.
Cracking!
• For ice maker models: When the water valve opens to fill the ice maker, buzzing sounds
may occur.
• Due to pressure equalizing when opening and closing the refrigerator door, whooshing
sounds may occur.
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