CELLA
Normal Refrigerant Flow Sounds
Unit makes gurgling or hissing noises periodically.
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Possible Causes
Refrigerant moving through the capillary tube and evaporator, expansion and contraction of tubing, slight oil movement in lines.
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: No repair is usually required for these sounds.
- Identify sound source: Gurgling and hissing from inside the cabinet or rear tubing during compressor operation is typically normal.
- Check performance: If temperatures are stable and no error codes are present, consider the noise normal operation.
- Secure tubing: If the noise is amplified by tubing touching the cabinet, gently reposition the lines away from panels.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
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