Does this refrigerator ever shut off? I've had this refrigerator for two days now. It hardly ever shuts off. I've noticed three times in the past two days it will shut off. But it only shuts off for maybe 20 to 30 seconds and then it starts again. I've noticed different things happening. Sometimes I can tell that it's just the blower that is on. Then it makes a loud clunking noise for about 15 seconds and then it sounds like the compressor is starting. It's a beautiful refrigerator, but should something be running 24 hours a day? It's almost hard to believe that a refrigerator would be made that every once in a while would make such loud noises.
Thanks.

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agie95 · Accepted Answer

Ours ran a lot at first as well, but slowed down a little after it cooled off.

Cal · Answer

Thanks for your answers to the question. When it was making this rackety noise, I opened the door. The noise stopped. When I closed the door again, the noise started. I figured the only thing That starts and stops with the door opening would be the icemaker. The water lines had not been installed yet. The icemaker was turned on and it wasn't getting any water. I shut the icemaker off on the control panel. Now it's running perfectly. It doesn't make any strange noises and it runs very quietly. Plus it doesn't run very much at all. It is one beautiful refrigerator.

Answered by Cal 12 years ago

SuzBar1 · Answer

This is quiter than our last refrigerator. The clunking is prob the ice dropping if you are using a lot of ice then could be it.

Gonnzo50 · Answer

That doesn't sound right. I've had my unit for a month and it hardly ever makes a noise. The clunking sound COULD be ice dropping into the dispenser but even with that noise our fridge is mostly silent. Even when the fan is blowing it's not very loud, hardly noticeable. It could be a bad install or a defective unit.

Answered by Gonnzo50 10 years ago

It could be a bad install or a defective unit.

Jeff · Answer

I would think you might want to call..... especially with the clunking noise. Ours you can barely hear running even standing next to it, and it turns on and off like a normal refrigerator.

TriciaC · Answer

I have an earlier model and the compressor was very quiet but also ran constantly. Guess what? After two years, it has died. I hope you bought an extended warranty. If not, run - don't walk - to the Whirlpool site and get one before it's too late.

Answered by TriciaC 11 years ago

molecule602 · Answer

It takes several days to fill empty ice bin, so it runs more till temp is stabilized.Ice maker cycles are are a bit loud.

Natz · Answer

That noise you are refering to is the ice maker. It shoots waters to the ice maker container and it makes this funny noise every 30 min or every hours. You can shut off the ice making capability and it will be quiet but it won't make any ice!

Answered by Natz 10 years ago

TeamWhirlpool · Answer

Dear Customer:

Our new refrigerators will run longer than our old ones, due to their high efficiency motors. You may also expect the motor to run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more of the time.

For your convenience, if needed, we have product troubleshooting available at Whirlpool.com/Owner_Center under Product Help. For further assistance please call our Customer Support line 800-253-1301.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our Whirlpool appliances!

NigelBBY · Answer

It may be an issue with the current settings for the refrigerator. I recommend lowering the temperature if the setting is too high. Otherwise, you may consider contacting the manufacturer directly to see if it is a serious issue with the unit.

Answered by NigelBBY 12 years ago

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