JennAir Excessive Operational Noise

Refrigerator making loud buzzing, humming, or rattling noises.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Unit not level, Components vibrating against cabinet, Noisy condenser fan motor, Noisy evaporator fan motor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the refrigerator before touching moving parts like fans. Use caution when sliding the unit to avoid damaging flooring.

  • Level the refrigerator: Adjust front leveling legs so the unit is stable and slightly tilted back. This reduces vibration and door movement.
  • Check for contact points: Ensure the rear panel, water lines, and drain pan are not vibrating against the cabinet or compressor. Adjust or pad as needed.
  • Identify noise source: Open the freezer and listen for noise changes when the door is opened (evaporator fan stops on many models). Noise that stops when the door opens often indicates a noisy evaporator fan motor.
  • Inspect fans: Access the condenser fan at the rear and the evaporator fan inside the freezer. Remove debris and replace any fan motor with worn bearings or excessive play.
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Video Guide

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Evaporator Fan Motor
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