Normal Sounds on Top Freezer Refrigerators

This video illustrates normal operating sounds on top freezer refrigerators. Learn more at www.geappliance....

[@sahilantil2833]

You're the only company who made such video for their customers. This shows how much you care about consumers. Thanks!

[@salvatoremonaco1169]

We can only hope that one day some boy genius at General Electric will design a better fridge.

[@freevoice2387]

I have a GE fridge. It's the loudest thing I've heard. Everyone I know has a fridge with a gentle hum not me. I get to hear a loud hum and loud continuous clicking. Repairman says "this is normal" also. GE soundproof your obnoxious fridges!

[@geappliances]

Hello - we're sorry to hear about your refrigerator. We will forward your concerns so they can be reviewed. We value your feedback! Thanks for sharing!

[@freevoice2387]

You're going to "forward my concerns".? Then what? I still have to listen to this loud fridge. How about sending in a GE repairman and installing a new quieter compressor free of charge. Otherwise your customer service is as good as your fridges.

[@geappliances]

Thanks for getting back with us. I recommend scheduling a service appointment with an authorized GE Appliance technician who can check this out for you. You can schedule an appointment online at: www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm Or if you prefer to call, you can reach our scheduling department at 1-800-432-2737, Mon-Fri 7 am - 10 pm ET, Sat-Sun 8 am - 6 pm ET.

[@freevoice2387]

@@geappliances Already spent money looking at it. Perhaps GE would like to send a GE repairman free of charge?

[@geappliances]

Hello - we again regret to hear of your disappointment with regard to the sound of your refrigerator. If you would like to email the details to [e-mail] along with your name, address and telephone number, they will be happy to review your concern. Thanks for contacting us.

[@susanb4816]

would be helpful to have a video of abnormal sounds your crappy refrigerators make

[@geappliances]

Hello Susan, thanks for reaching out to us with your refrigerator concerns. Let us offer this informative link: products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=17473 I hope this helps! -SF

[@ArisBuliteanu]

GE Appliances I have a Frigidaire side-by-side refrigerator that definitely makes the same sound

[@ArisBuliteanu]

GE Appliances and also at start up, the compressor on my Frigidaire sounds exactly the same but the condenser fan sounds different

[@ScaryTerryCards]

Thank you GE for this video!

[@geappliances]

You're welcome! Let us know if you happen to have any additional questions in the future.

[@onekjones05]

I purchased a GE fridge about 2 months ago and the sizzling sound it makes scares me. I have called a repairman twice. The first time he said it needed some kind of covering and the second time they said it was making normal sounds when it defrost. I have never heard these sounds from any fridge I owned before except one that was about to catch fire after having it for only a few years because the heater was staying on to long because of ice build up or whatever they said was the problem but this is scary.

[@geappliances]

Hi Kim. We appreciate you reaching out and are sorry to hear that you're not enjoying your new fridge. This certainly isn't expected, and we apologize for the stress that this has caused you. If you're still having problems with this, we would be happy to further investigate on your behalf. Please send us a private message on any of our social media sites which includes a brief description of the problem and your most recent service confirmation number or your email and phone number. Thanks. -AT

[@onekjones05]

@geappliances will do and thanks for responding so quickly.

[@julie6324]

Great video thank you

[@lourdesgamez2260]

compressor never stops in my fridge is that normal?

[@hao-gm8gd]

same

[@user-vj9qz3br6l]

Bought a brands new GE fridge and it’s super loud :(

[@MJH7777]

My 30 years old chef magic refrigerator just died😻😻 30 years of wonderful quiet worry free service. I do not know what to buy to replace it. I am afraid to buy the garbage refrigerators in today market.

[@geappliances]

Hi - if you'd like to take a look at some of our GE refrigerators, we'd be glad to help you. Here is a link to our website: www.geappliances.com/ge/refrigerators.htm?icid=GEARkitchenflyout-refer Please let us know if you have questions. Thanks -CC

[@sovereignviper]

So basically if you don't want to hear any of these noises you need to spend $2,000 on a different model. It's all to make you spend thousands on a deluxe fridge.

[@geappliances]

Not at all, Joe! We just want people to know what's normal so that they don't spend money unnecessarily on a service call, for example, thinking there's a problem. Thanks -CC

[@sovereignviper]

lol

[@alizel426]

How about the sound TOK OR TOG ? ..is that normal?? ..pls reply thanks ...

[@nithyanantanibalakrishnan]

Is that normal my refrigerator fan or compressor suddenly turn off and then turn on automatically

[@jharry1848]

After 10 years i now hear whispers at exactly 3am

[@joycoffey6176]

My GE fridge looks exactly like this model. I noticed a red glow from the bottom vents in the freezer and heard water dripping and sizzling...like water dripping on a hot stove eye. The noise in this video didn't exactly sound like what I experienced. I'm very scared to plug my fridge back up.

[@joycoffey6176]

also the water black rubber water line that runs up the back of the fridge a few weeks ago came out and leaked water onto my floor. Two of the plastic hooks that hold in place had popped off and once I re attached the hose I placed masking tape to hold it in but it came loose again about 3hrs after I turned my ice maker back on. So I've been keeping my ice maker turned off...which is really a disappointment because I use ice everyday. So with this issue and then seeing what looked like fire and hearing water dripping and sizzling I'm just at the point of saying goodbye to GE and get another brand, Unfortunately it's just not within my budget at this time and I'm keeping what food I can inside a cooler and outside to keep cold. 😞

[@geappliances]

Hi Joy - what you've experienced is exactly what's described in this video (at approximately the 1:30 minute mark): the refrigerator was is the defrost cycle. As the ice was melted by the heater (the red glow you saw), the water drips on a cover that's over the heater and, because it's hot, it sizzles. I've seen that in my refrigerator so I know exactly what you noticed. As the video says, it's nothing to worry about. I'm glad you asked us about it so we can put your mind at ease -CC

[@geappliances]

Hi Joy - the line to which you're referring may be the defrost drain hose (the hose through which the water drains during defrost). There may be a clog in the hose which is causing the water to back up. If that's the case, we would recommend that you have a servicer check it for you. If you need to schedule an appointment, here's a link to our on-line service page: bit.ly/1RZvIHc Thanks -CC

[@joycoffey6176]

Thank you so very much for this video! I would've never known this was normal.

[@geappliances]

We are glad to help.

[@cherylcampbell7495]

I always bought kenmore refrigerators, washers and dryers with no problems. First GE refrigerator. Yucky

[@christofeles63]

I would take my rusty old Kenmore back in a heart-beat over my noisy new GE!

[@feefgcegge1678]

I agree all of the appliances my family owned long were Kenmore. Only ever had 1 warrenty claim and it was 8 years into owning the washer dryer. The barrel bearing went bad needed a full replacement. Was most likely caused by over loading the washer often and high usage. I just bought a g e washer dryer laundry center and the thing is alot louder than the old Kenmore he stacked washer. But it does seem to wash better but also uses more water. Made sure to get a long warrenty.

[@ThePsmith1985]

Mines makes a glugging water noise! Its frost free but doesn’t have an ice maker.

[@geappliances]

Hello Paula, thanks for checking with us. This noise is the circulation of the refrigerant as seen in this list of common refrigerator noises: products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=15901 I hope this helps! -SF

[@ThePsmith1985]

GE Appliances it does it every time I close it is that normal?

[@geappliances]

Now that sounds different, Paula. Please contact our GE Appliance service to have this diagnosed and repaired for you: products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-60491-1.pdf I hope this helps! Thanks -SF

[@slimsassi2513]

Glugging for you :)

[@Baz4]

The loudest refrigerator I've ever experienced! Mine emits an obnoxious bass sound like vooooom vooooom vooooom which is beyond annoying!

[@BenjiFriedman]

yes

[@ginalovdahl3130]

My new fridge sounds like cows mooing!!😡

[@angieotto888]

Mine too. It drives me nuts!

[@user-vj9qz3br6l]

This is straight out of user manual but it’s still no excuse for a loud fridge

[@cherylcampbell7495]

$600.00 for a new generator. Next one LG frig.

[@TheMsChif]

We have had our refrigerator less than 1 week and it makes a horrible, high pitched buzzing type sound. There is no ice maker, just a basic fridge and I don't think I will be able to live with this aggravating sound for years to come. I have owned many refrigerators and never had sounds like this coming from them. Really irritating!

[@geappliances]

Hi JoAnn I AM, We sincerely hate to hear that you are bothered by the sound of your refrigerator. We realize how frustrating this must be. So that we can review further, can you please DM the model and serial along with your zip code? You can locate the model & serial by going to this link: spklr.io/6056casw Thanks! TH

[@TheMsChif]

@@geappliances I messaged you on FB as I do not see any way to send a DM on KZbin. Thanks.

[@geappliances]

Hi JoAnn- We appreciate your purchase! We are so sorry to hear you are having this issue. If you are concerned and feel that what you are hearing isn't normal, we recommend taking advantage of your warranty and reaching out to GE Consumer Service at 1-800-432-2737. It may also be a good idea to record the sounds you are hearing, in case it isn't making them when the technician arrives. Thank you! JW

[@yeshacroe9354]

Oh it is a cause of concern because my landlady might find out and charge me more than my actual rent, by the way my rent included electric bills which is already costly but the money minded old lady will charge me more for sure if she finds out. Lol