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Refrigerator Making Noise? What the Sound Means and When to Call

Every refrigerator makes some sound, but a new or louder noise often means a fan, the compressor or another part is starting to fail. The type of noise is a good clue to the cause.

Joseph Services diagnoses and repairs noisy refrigerators in homes across Montréal, Laval and the South Shore.

What to Check Before You Call

  1. Note when the noise happens: all the time, only when the compressor runs, when the door opens, or when ice is being made.
  2. Check that the fridge is level and not touching the wall or cabinets.
  3. Make sure the drain pan under the fridge is in place and not rattling.
  4. Open the freezer door. If the noise gets louder or changes, it is likely the evaporator fan.

Common Refrigerator Noises and Their Causes

Some sounds are normal: light gurgling as refrigerant moves, cracking or popping during defrost, and a short buzz when the ice maker fills. The noises below usually need attention.

Squealing, Chirping or Grinding

Usually a worn evaporator or condenser fan motor, or ice touching the evaporator fan blade. Fan noise often changes when the freezer door is opened.

Clicking On and Off

A repeated click every few minutes often means the compressor is trying to start and failing. The start relay, overload or compressor needs testing, and cooling may soon stop.

Loud Buzzing or Humming

A loud, constant hum can come from the compressor, an inverter compressor problem on LG or Samsung models, or a water inlet valve buzzing when the water supply is off.

Rattling

Often the drain pan, loose panels or a fridge that is not level. It can also be the condenser fan hitting debris.

Knocking

Knocking from the back can come from a failing compressor or from tubing touching the cabinet.

How We Repair a Noisy Refrigerator

We identify the source of the noise, test the fans, compressor and its start components, and check for ice build-up that points to a defrost problem. You get a flat-rate price before the repair.

Why Homeowners Choose Joseph Services

  • Flat-rate pricing: a set visit and diagnosis fee, then one flat repair price that includes parts. If you go ahead, the diagnosis fee you already paid is deducted from the repair price. No hourly surprises.
  • 90-day warranty on parts and labour for every repair.
  • All major brands: LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, Bosch, GE, Maytag, KitchenAid, Frigidaire, Kenmore, Sub-Zero and more.
  • In-home service in Montréal, Laval and the South Shore, 7 days a week from 6 am to 10 pm.
  • Payment on site when the job is done, with an invoice right away.

Book Refrigerator Repair with Joseph Services

Call 514-608-0650 or book online. We are open 7 days a week, 6 am to 10 pm, and serve homes across Montréal, Laval and the South Shore.