{"id":1596,"date":"2018-06-01T11:32:10","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T10:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/?p=1596"},"modified":"2018-06-01T11:41:30","modified_gmt":"2018-06-01T10:41:30","slug":"how-to-stop-a-fridge-freezer-making-noise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/how-to-stop-a-fridge-freezer-making-noise\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop a Fridge Freezer Making Noise"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Have you spotted a strange noise coming from your fridge freezer? Although it\u2019s one of the largest appliances in your kitchen, you shouldn\u2019t have to put up with a machine that sounds like a jumbo jet getting ready for take-off!<\/p>\n

A certain level of noise is to be expected from a fridge freezer. In fact, you might barely notice the regular humming coming from your kitchen if it\u2019s been a common occurrence.<\/p>\n

However, fridge freezers that make excessive noises can indicate a problem \u2013 not just for your ears.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we\u2019re sharing the common faults which can cause a noisy fridge freezer, and how to fix them to restore peace and quiet in your home:<\/p>\n

1. Appliance gets louder when opened<\/h2>\n

If the door of your fridge freezer causes the appliance to make louder noises, the circulation fan in the machine is likely to be the culprit. Since this element is deep inside the appliance and can be tricky to repair, it often requires the attention of an expert.<\/p>\n

This issue doesn\u2019t just cause issues with noise; it can cause your fridge freezer to become ineffective, too. That\u2019s because the problem might be affecting your fridge\u2019s temperature control.<\/p>\n

If there\u2019s no change in volume when opening and closing the door, the fault may centre around the compressor in the back of your fridge. This may require replacement of the compressor, and if so will also mean the system should be re-gassed.<\/p>\n

2. Buzzing refrigerator<\/h2>\n

Although a small buzzing noise is usually perfectly normal for a fridge freezer with a built-in ice or water dispenser, repeated clicks and buzz could signal a fault.<\/p>\n

Again, this may be due to a faulty compressor failure, which requires a fridge freezer repair<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3. Scraping noises<\/h2>\n

Can you hear scraping noises when you\u2019re digging around your fridge freezer? This could happen after a build-up of ice occurs over the freezer fan. Try defrosting your machine to solve the problem.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve tried defrosting and your appliance shows no sign of quieting down, you might need to replace the fan. (This can happen if you\u2019ve left the ice build-up for too long, so always check for this when opening your appliance.)<\/p>\n

Should this repeat again, you might need to replace the door seal as too much air could be getting in, causing the appliance to be ineffective.<\/p>\n

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4. Dripping noises from inside the appliance<\/h2>\n

A noisy fridge freezer can be frustrating but hearing dripping sounds coming from the machine can be even worse… Especially if you\u2019re unsure of where the drip is coming from!<\/p>\n

Usually, these noises happen when condensation lands in the drip pan under your appliance. It\u2019s rarely anything to worry about.<\/p>\n

However, if a lot of condensation is forming under the appliance (and you hear the dripping noise constantly), double-check that your fridge\u2019s door seal isn\u2019t broken. This will let the cold air out and add more condensation in the fridge, which will worsen the dripping noise.<\/p>\n

As you can see, a noisy fridge freezer is rarely anything to worry about. However, if you\u2019re unsure about strange noises coming from your appliance \u2013 and these solutions haven\u2019t resolved the problem \u2013 you may need to contact our specialist appliance repair team.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you spotted a strange noise coming from your fridge freezer? Although it\u2019s one of the largest appliances in your kitchen, you shouldn\u2019t have to put up with a machine that sounds like a jumbo jet getting ready for take-off! A certain level of noise is to be expected from a fridge freezer. In fact, you might barely notice the regular humming coming from your kitchen if it\u2019s been a common occurrence. However, fridge freezers that make excessive noises can indicate a problem \u2013 not just for your ears. In this guide, we\u2019re sharing the common faults which can cause a noisy fridge freezer, and how to fix them to restore peace and quiet in your home: 1. Appliance gets louder when opened If the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1597,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[26],"tags":[70,142,100],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1596"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1596"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1596\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1602,"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1596\/revisions\/1602"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1596"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1596"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.glotechrepairs.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1596"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}