{"id":566,"date":"2020-04-13T17:57:02","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T16:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homebli.com\/?p=566"},"modified":"2023-01-12T14:23:03","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T14:23:03","slug":"refrigerator-making-high-pitched-noise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homebli.com\/refrigerator-making-high-pitched-noise\/","title":{"rendered":"Fridge Making a High Pitched Noise? Try These Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"
Your refrigerator is there to keep your food cool and stop it from going bad. Usually, throughout a refrigerator\u2019s lifetime, you shouldn\u2019t notice any problems with it. When problems arise, it’s uncommon and it can be hard to find out where it\u2019s coming from. Refrigerators commonly make noises whilst they\u2019re running 24\/7 and these noises can be high-pitched squeaks, buzzing, clicking, or humming. Although it’s common to hear a humming noise from your refrigerator, it’s uncommon to hear other weird sounds. Sometimes refrigerator can develop a high-pitched sound and it can be hard to find out where it’s coming from. Down below, you can find out how to diagnose your refrigerator by checking out a few of its components.<\/p>\n
Before you check anything, you first need to assess what type of noise your refrigerator is giving off. Listen out for a squeaking noise, buzzing noise, humming noise, or clicking noise. You can also hear rattling noises, whistling noises, high-pitched vibrations, and humming. You\u2019ll need to assess how loud these noises are, how often they occur, and whether the sound is continuous or not. Are the noises affecting the way your refrigerator functions or is the noise just annoying? Assessing all of these factors will let you know if the problem is severe and what you\u2019ll have to do to fix it.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll need to open your refrigerator and check if the noise is coming from inside the refrigerator or outside the refrigerator. If the noise is coming from inside the refrigerator\u00b8 then it\u2019s the circulating fan. The circulating fan circulates cool air from the freezer to the refrigerator.<\/p>\n
After functioning for a long time, this fan can start to make noises. In some cases, you can take out the fan, clean it, and straighten it to stop the noises. In other cases, the fan will need to be replaced. In most cases, this part will need to be replaced and if you\u2019re familiar with repairing refrigerators, you replace the circulating fan yourself.<\/p>\n
If the noise is coming from the back of the refrigerator, it\u2019s either the compressor or the condenser fan. The compressor fan has a motor and if this becomes faulty, it can make high-pitched whistling noises. If the compressor is making b need replacing. If not, you\u2019ll just have to buy a new refrigerator. In most cases, a failing compressor fan can mean that your refrigerator is too old and needs to be replaced anyway.<\/p>\n
If it\u2019s the condenser fan, it\u2019s likely that its filled with dirt that just needs to be cleaned off. This dirt can clog up the fan and when air goes through it, this can cause the high-pitched noise that you\u2019re hearing. The condenser fan is located near the compressor and you\u2019ll find it at the back of the refrigerator.<\/p>\n
The condenser fan circulates air through the condenser coil to remove heat and air over the drain pan to evaporate defrosted water from the freezer. The condenser fan runs at the same time as the evaporator motor and the compressor. If there\u2019s a problem with the condenser fan, there\u2019s a chance that the refrigerator itself isn\u2019t working correctly. You may notice that your fan turns on and off regularly.<\/p>\n
If you want to inspect the condenser fan motor:<\/p>\n
1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the power source and remove the access panel on the back.<\/p>\n
2. Find the condenser fan motor which is near the compressor at the bottom of the refrigerator at the back.<\/p>\n
3. Inspect the condenser fan for any signs of wear, damage or dust that could be obstructing the fan and prevent it from turning freely. If you find the condenser fan (View on Amazon)<\/a> is worn out, you\u2019ll need to replace it.<\/p>\n If you can hear the high-pitched noise coming from the back of the refrigerator, it could also be the evaporator fan. The evaporator fan pulls air over the evaporator coils when the compressor is running. If you\u2019re constantly hearing a high-pitched noise coming from the freezer, it could be the evaporator fan motor. In line with the evaporator fan, your refrigerator may not be as cold as normal, and your freezer may not be freezing<\/a>. If you want to inspect the evaporator fan for issues:<\/p>\n 1. Unplug the refrigerator and remove the evaporator fan cover. You\u2019ll find the evaporator fan inside the unit in the freezer compartment.<\/p>\n 2. You\u2019ll need to inspect the evaporator fan for any wear, damage, and dirt that could be restricting airflow. If you find any ice on the motor, you should turn off your freezer and allow it to defrost. When allowing your freezer to defrost, you should make sure that it’s not done for too long \u2013 if some foods are left thawed for too long, they could spoil.<\/p>\n4. Evaporator Fan<\/h4>\n