Refrigerator makes excessive noise – Refrigerator Repair Tips

The compressor moves the coolant through the unit, and the fan moves the air. Both have spinning motors that need lubricant to remain in good working order. When these items begin to fail, if they don’t shut down completely, you will hear the high-pitched noise of metal rubbing against metal. One solution is to level or balance the “adjustable feet” of your appliance to promote even distributions.

If your fan no longer operates correctly you must fix the loose fan to prevent the sound from occurring. Make sure you let it defrost and then repair/replace.

If the pan rattles when it is replaced, this is an indication that it is being placed too close to the compressor. Solve this problem by re-positioning the tray.