The water inlet valve can make noises when it opens to allow water to enter the refrigerator for the ice maker or the water dispenser system.
Samsung french door refrigerator ice maker popping noise.
In the past two weeks the ice maker on my samsung rfg297aars refrigerator has periodically about once or twice per day started making a loud knocking noise that will last about five minutes and then quit.
It can also be due to water flowing through the water line to feed the ice maker.
When the water valve opens to fill up the ice maker buzzing sounds may occur.
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Test or reset your ice maker.
I have removed the tray the ice is in and the small white box above it which i assume is the ice maker is the source of the noise.
This is normal as they are rarely very loud.
When you open and close the refrigerator door the air pressure equalizing may cause whooshing sounds.
Popping sounds tend to be associated with the interior wall of the fridge contracting when the refrigerator cools or defrosts.
Turn off the ice maker to keep this sound from occurring.
If the water line is not connected or water is not supplied the fridge the water valve in the back of fridge will make a buzzing or ratcheting sound.
Remove and replace refrigerator water inlet valve 4.
Most of the noises tend to be noticed at night when the home is at its quietest.
Resetting your ice maker isn t something you ll typically need to do very often.
When condensation moisture or mold forms between the refrigerator doors or on top of the freezer door this is caused by high humidity energy saving by the refrigerator or incorrect usage.
Verify the water line is connected and that water is being supplied to the fridge.