The part(s) or condition(s) listed below for the symptom Freezer is noisy or loud are ordered from most likely to least likely to occur. Check or test each item, starting with the items at the top of the page.
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Freezer Indicator Light Is Out? Freezer TroubleshootingThe condenser fan motor is typically located near the rear of the freezer at the bottom. If the motor bearings are wearing out, the motor will produce a grinding sound. Try turning the condenser motor's fan blades by hand. If the blades do not turn freely, it's likely the motor bearings are worn out and the motor will need to be replaced.
The condenser fan motor is typically located near the rear of the freezer at the bottom. If the motor's fan blade is damaged or obstructed, it can result in noisy operation. Inspect the fan blade for damage or obstruction and replace with a new one if necessary.
If the freezer is noisy or loud, particularly when the ice maker is filling, the water inlet valve might be at fault. The water inlet valve is an electrically-controlled valve that opens to supply water to the freezer ice maker. Over time, mineral deposits can accumulate inside the valve and restrict the water flow. If the water inlet valve is noisy or loud, replace it. Do not attempt to repair the water inlet valve—disassembling the valve can cause the valve to fail.
If a freezer is making a loud noise near the ice maker when the unit is cycling, it's likely that either the ice maker's drive motor or motor module is beginning to fail. While some of the ice maker components, such as the drive motor or module, may be sold separately for select models, you may need to purchase and replace the entire ice maker assembly.
If the freezer is noisy or loud, especially when the door or lid is open, the evaporator fan blade may be at fault. Check out the evaporator fan blade behind the freezer's rear interior panel. Try turning it by hand. If the fan blade does not turn freely, check to see if the blade is rubbing against something or if something is caught in the blade. If the blade is damaged it will need to be replaced.
When the bearings in the evaporator fan motor, located behind the freezer's rear interior panel, start wearing out, it can generate a noticable grinding noise. This noise will be much louder when the freezer door or lid is opened. If the evaporator fan is noisy, replace it.
The home may have insufficient water pressure. The water inlet valve supplies water to the ice maker. The water inlet valve requires a minimum of 20 psi to function properly. Low water pressure may cause the water inlet valve to squeal or chatter. Check the water flow and test the pressure to determine if it is at least 20 psi.
When the refrigerator compressor first starts up there may be louder humming noise. It should quiet down after it runs for a few minutes.
The freezer should be level and sitting firmly on the floor. If the freezer is not level or wobbling it may produce loud noises.
If no water is connected to the refrigerator water inlet valve but the ice maker is on, the valve will make a buzzing noise when energized by the ice maker. If the ice maker is not being used, make sure it is turned off or consider removing it.
