A fridge is a household appliance that makes our lives much more comfortable by storing food for long periods of time. Unfortunately, sometimes this unit is capable of causing inconvenience, for example, when it makes a very loud noise that irritates your ears and causes you to worry about equipment malfunction. Our refrigerator repair service center in Chula Vista will tell you what the causes may be, and whether refrigerator repair is necessary in this case. So, why are the refrigerator noises, and whether it is possible to eliminate extraneous sounds independently?

The most widespread and easily solved problems. 

Unfold your fridge and check whether the water tray and the compressor are touching. To do this, hold the storage tank with your hand; if the unpleasant sound disappears, just pull the drip tray slightly towards you and the problem is solved. If this does not help, you should look elsewhere for the cause.

The transport screws have not been unscrewed after purchasing the refrigerator. These must be removed before installation, as they are used to secure the shock absorber springs, so if the bolts remain in place after transport, the unit will operate very loudly.

Check that the refrigerator is correctly positioned; it may be tilted and the compressor is touching other parts, which is what is causing the noise. Also, the unit may be in contact with a wall or furniture. To avoid resonance, the distance between the refrigerator and other objects should be at least 5 cm, and the position of the unit in relation to the floor should be adjusted with a spirit level.

Pay attention to the food load in the compartments. Cans, pots, trays, and other containers should not be too tightly packed – this can cause not just a rattling noise, but a real rumbling noise when the compressor is running.

If your fridge is installed correctly, the food is loaded correctly and the appliance has been running smoothly for more than a year, it could be faulty.

Noise when the compressor is running

If the refrigerator makes an unpleasant noise when the motor works, the pistons or piston rings are probably worn out. That, apart from the extraneous noise, you may also notice that the compressor runs for an excessively long time. In this situation it is hardly possible to repair it; it is necessary to address it to a master – it is necessary to replace the engine and as a consequence refill the refrigerant.

Shock absorber fixings are loosened

In this case, it is possible to observe that the sound intensifies at the beginning and at the end of a cycle of work of the compressor. The solution is quite simple – check the shock absorber fixings, they may be loose if so the fixing bolts need to be adjusted until the noise is eliminated.

Compressor noises and clicks

When switched on, the engine makes a lot of noise, rattling, or loud clicking noises, which is an indication of high refrigerant pressure. If this happens, contact a professional technician who will solve the problem using specialized equipment.

 Whether you can find the breakdown on your own or at some stage of the search, calling a handyman is up to you. Not only that in the absence of experience disassembly and assembly of refrigerators is better to limit the external examination and search for simple damage, and then call our master. Chula Vista Appliance Repair Company is proud to offer efficient refrigerator repair services in and around San Diego County. Our team of experts is well-equipped and ready to handle all types of refrigerator repairs, no matter how complicated they are. We strive to provide excellent repairs using only high-quality replacement parts backed by a manufacturer’s warranty, so you can rely on a refrigerator repair technician to fix the problem and make sure your refrigerator will work properly for a long time.

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