![]() Let’s take a closer look at the compressor to determine if your refrigerator needs a repair service. The noise is not supposed to last more than 1 hour, but if the noise is loud enough to be heard from another room, then the unit requires a repair service.Ĭompressor noises are a part of normal refrigerator operation however compressor noises are not supposed to last longer than 1 hour and should not be loud enough to hear in another room. This noise may be coming from the compressor which is supposed to be normal operation. The refrigerator legs should be adjusted for the unit to have a slight backward slope.Įven if your refrigerator cabinet is leveled, the doors should be properly aligned too. If a level is not available, fill a glass half full of water, set it on top of the refrigerator to gauge if the unit is leveled. Place a level on top of the refrigerator to check if the unit is leveled from side to side. Please visit our LG Refrigerator Leveling Instructions page for a step by step guide. The following steps are snippets culled from our detailed article about proper leveling. Proper leveling of the refrigerator, and the alignment of the door(s) of the unit are very important for proper operation of the unit. Clean the latch and apply a food grade silicon grease to stop the noise. Recommended solution: For LFC, LFX, or LMX models, the latch on the underside of the refrigerator door may be dirty or dry. ![]() Some models may not have a stopper on the closing hinge. If you are not sure of what to look for, please ask a sales associate to help you find it.Ī popping sound that occurs while the door is opened or closed can be coming from the auto closing hinge or door stopper. Food grease are availble for sale at local building supply stores. Recommended solution: Apply a food grade silicon grease to stop the noise. Noises from the door hinges may sound like grinding or squeaking. They are primarily related to door hinges, door stopper and proper leveling. Noises that occur when the doors are opening or closing typically do not require a repair service. If it does it may be been caused by the water line resting against the back of the unitĭoor hinges, door stopper and proper leveling Note: If nothing is resting against the sides, top, or front of the refrigerator, try pulling it away from the wall slightly (about an inch or more) to see if the noise stops. These sounds may also be caused by items inside or nearby the refrigeratorĪn item inside the refrigerator that is contacting one of the inner walls may vibrate when the unit is running.Īn item resting against or touching the cabinet of the refrigerator could also cause noise. to eliminate this sound adjust the leveling down to the floor giving the unit a backwards slope. Note: if the leveling legs are not adjusted down, this sound may occur. ![]() The above factors are all parts of proper installation. If any of the above is affecting the unit, it will cause the refrigerator to make noise during operation. The floor where the refrigerator is installed should be as level as possible. ![]() The refrigerator cabinet should be leveled. Popping or tapping sounds may also occur if the unit is moved while it is in operation.įor these types of noise problems, the following items should be in order: Popping or tapping sounds can occur for 30 - 90 seconds when the compressor begins to run, this is common to models that are equipped with a linear compressor. Please visit our Request a Repair page for a professional service. But if the noise becomes louder or can be heard from another room, the unit will require a repair service. The standard compressor will make a low buzzing or humming noise during normal operation. If this sort of unexpected noise continues for more than one hour at a time, the unit will require a repair service. If the compressor goes into a higher speed than normal, it can make noises that resemble buzzing, knocking, or banging. This change in speed will produce more activity on the compressor, which in turn results to an increased sound. The linear compressor will change speeds according to the needs of the refrigerator in order to cool both the refrigerator and freezer compartments effectively. Units with linear compressors can often be recognized easily by the insignia located on the control panel. There are two types of compressors, the linear compressor and standard compressor. The compressor noise is supposed to be normal operation, and it is not supposed to last more than 1 hour, but if the noise is loud enough to be heard from another room, then the unit requires a repair service.īefore we conclude that the noise occurs all the time and the unit requires a repair service, let's get a closer look at the compressor. The humming and buzzing noise is coming from the compressor.
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