How do you solve noise with your fridge?

A fridge always produces noise. The compressor will turn on or cooling agent will flow through the pipes. In the following cases, the fridge produces noise:

• You turn on the fridge for the first time. The fridge cools the space for the first time, so it has to work extra hard.
• You have a fridge with Low Frost or No Frost. You'll hear the fan blow to prevent ice buildup.
• The cooling agent flows through the pipes of the cooling system.
• The compressor turns on and produces a buzzing or ticking sound.

Does your fridge suddenly produce more noise and does it bother you? Try the tips below.

• Tip 1. Level the fridge
• Tip 2. Place the fridge in the right spot
• Tip 3. Fill the fridge with cold food
• Tip 4. Leave 5cm of space free
• Tip 5. Clean the fridge

When your fridge isn't leveled, the appliance vibrates. With the adjustable legs, you can level the appliance. Check if any objects touch the pipes on the back of the fridge and remove them if this is the case.

You should place a fridge in a room that matches the climate range of the appliance. The room shouldn't be too hot, too cold, or too humid. Don't place it in direct sunlight or next to a heat source either, like an oven or radiator. That way, you'll prevent the fridge from having a hard time cooling and producing more noise.

Fill the fridge with cold groceries as much as possible. Let the leftovers of soup, pasta, or rice cool down before you put them in the fridge. That way, you prevent the fridge from heating up and producing more noise.

Your fridge cools best and produces less noise if it can lose its heat. That's why you should leave at least 5cm on both the sides and the back of the fridge. You can find the recommended ventilation space in the manual.

Doesn't your fridge have a covered condenser? It'll collect quite some dust over time. As a result, the fridge can't get rid of heat as easily. This means it'll produce more noise. That's why you should regularly remove the dust from the condenser. To do this, you turn off the fridge and carefully clean the pipes with a soft brush or cloth.