Samsung Refrigerator Making Noise Like an Owl

Is your Samsung refrigerator making noise like an owl? Well, you’re not alone. This type of sound indicates ice buildup around the refrigerator fan.  The owl-like fan noise will often disappear when the ice falls in the bin.

Even what was once a quiet fridge will, at some point, make weird noise as the various components inside the unit wear and tear.

If you’re a DIY enthusiast like me, it would be important to discover the causes and the possible easy hacks to fix this problem. Below I have shared some of the simplest DIY fixes you can implement right now to solve this problem.

What Causes Samsung Refrigerator to Sound Like an Owl?

There are three main causes of the Samsung refrigerator sounding like an owl. They include:

• Dirty Condenser
• Frost
• Faulty Evaporator

Dirty Condenser

A refrigerator condenser is located on the back of the refrigerator, an area that’s highly susceptible to dust.

The purpose of the condenser is to contain the refrigerant, cool, and condense, transforming it from a gas into a liquid.

When the condenser coils are dirty, their efficiency diminishes as they can’t effectively release heat to the environment. This causes the fridge compressor to work extra harder and longer, making it not only produce noise but also shorten its lifespan as it works extra.

It’s highly recommended you clean your refrigerator condenser coils every six months to avoid these unwanted noises allowing maximum efficiency for your compressor.

You may be forced to clean the condenser more often, especially if you live in dusty areas.

Use a vacuum cleaner and a cleaning brush; the one I recommend is Brush Soft Utility Scrub which will cost you less than 15 bucks.

Damaged Evaporator

A Samsung fridge evaporator is located inside the refrigerator and is the part responsible for making items inside the fridge cold.

This component looks like a car radiator. The main function of the evaporator is to remove heat from the water, air, and other items inside your refrigerator.

It serves as a heat exchanger aiding in heat transfer from the items making the items cold.

An evaporator fan is responsible for pulling air over the evaporator coils as the compressor runs.

If the fan motor isn’t properly lubricated or when the bushings wear out, it may become noise. Ensure that the motor is well lubricated or have it replaced if the damage is beyond repair.

Frost

There could be too much-accumulated frost which can cause your refrigerator to vibrate and sound like an owl.

Frost builds up on the evaporator fan in the freezer and can also produce weird noises when the fan blades rub against the frost.

Defrosting is the first and most important step you should undertake before doing anything else. Defrosting helps get rid of ice buildup.

You should also inspect for debris and dirt in all major components of your refrigerator and make sure you thoroughly clean your refrigerator.

Additionally, make sure that there isn’t ice on the ice chute- if there is some, remove it and see whether the noise stops.

Other Samsung Refrigerator Noises to Lookout For

Beeping Sounds

Is your Samsung refrigerator beeping all the time? Well, it’s important that you first ensure that the beeping sounds are coming from the fridge. Sometimes the beeping sound could be from your microwave located next to the fridge.

See my previous guide on how you can mute microwave beeping sounds.

If the beeping sound doesn’t go away after switching off the refrigerator, it’s possible that another appliance in your kitchen is responsible.

But once you’ve figured out the beeping sound is from your refrigerator, here is how you can deal with it:

• if there’s a blinking temperature display alongside the beeping sound, the fridge could be too warm. Samsung brand always recommends -2F for the freezer and 38F for the refrigerator. If the temperature is adjusted correctly, but you still experience cooling problems, ensure that the vents are free from obstructions.
• You should also inspect the door wiring, especially if the beeping sounds came up after the doors were removed and replaced back. It could be that the wire harness isn’t properly attached.

Buzzing/Humming Noises

Even though buzzing and humming noises are part of normal refrigerator operation, at the time, the noise could be an indicator of a larger problem. If your Samsung fridge buzzes or hums louder than it used to, an intervention is needed.

• A loud humming or buzzing sound can indicate that the waterline isn’t connected. The unit will work extra hard to create ice without the waterline.
• If the waterline is connected, make sure that the water pressure isn’t too high. Adjust the water pressure to reduce the loud buzzing noise
• Lastly, the refrigerator compressor could be to blame. Normally, the compressor will produce a quiet buzz, but when the sound becomes unbearable, it could be that it needs inspection.

Rattling Noises

Rattling noises are common in most refrigerators, and they often require troubleshooting to figure out if they are a potential threat.

If you’ve placed your fridge too close to the wall, any slight vibrations in the wall can result in rattling noises.

Additionally, if the circulation fans are too close to the walls, your Samsung refrigerator is bound to make noise like an owl.

You should always ensure that the refrigerator is at least 2 inches from any nearby obstruction for proper ventilation.

The refrigerator compressor will also make rattling noises, especially when it starts or stops. If these rattling noises don’t go away after several seconds or become louder, there could be a problem with the compressor.

On Samsung Refrigerator Making Noise Like an Owl

Noises are part of normal refrigerator operations. Unfortunately, due to wear and tear on some components, the refrigerator noises can become unbearable.

Above are some of the most convenient methods to fix a Samsung refrigerator making noise like an owl.