Frigidaire French Door Refrigerator Makes Loud Noise

Chris in toronto we have a french door bottom freezer fridge which is 6 months old.

Frigidaire french door refrigerator makes loud noise. If the refrigerator is noisy or loud particularly when the ice maker is filling the water inlet valve might be at fault. This sound can be heard just after the door is closed because of the water in drain tube trap area. We hear it about 5 6 times a day. After the refrigerator is installed and has cooled for several hours the ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours.

Gurgling sound in the door. Rooting out the problem can lead to a quick fix so you don t have to call a professional. A refrigerator is never completely quiet but it should never get so loud that it s interrupting conversation. The water inlet valve is an electrically controlled valve that opens to supply water to the refrigerator dispenser and icemaker.

A loud buzzing or humming noise coming from your refrigerator is not normal. If you cannot connect a water supply set the ice maker s on off feature to off. Since new it has made the popping sound sometimes not so loud but other times very loud sounds like a gunshot or a metal ball falling to a hard floor from some height. Over time mineral deposits can accumulate inside the valve and restrict the water flow.

If the door begins to make a popping noise when you open and close it. If the rattling noise is coming from the bottom of the refrigerator. It can last several seconds. Still understanding why the refrigerator makes the noise you re hearing can help give you peace of mind.

This guide will also advise you of any steps you should take when there is something you can do to prevent the noise. If you hear a loud rattling noise near the bottom of the refrigerator the culprit is likely to be the drain pan says doug. In this video we show you a possible item that can cause these unfriendly sounds. Loud noises need to be investigated.

Otherwise the ice maker s fill valve may make a loud chattering noise when it attempts to operate without water. A drip may be heard when defrost water is dripping into the pan beneath the refrigerator. The icemaker will make a loud noise when cubes are dropped into the bucket.