Should I call a repairman? (Freezer)

[tomkanpa]

I recently purchased a frost free Kenmore upright freezer. It replacea a GE manual defrost freezer. The new one makes all sorts of strange noises. Gurgling sounds, a sound that sounds like air coming from a nozzle. And some other sounds. The majority of the sounds come when it just quits running. Believe it or not, I asked the salesman if this is normal. He said he didn't know, he hadn't been around one that was running. It's under warranty, should I schedule a service call??

[tomkanpa]

I recently purchased a frost free Kenmore upright freezer. It replacea a GE manual defrost freezer. The new one makes all sorts of strange noises. Gurgling sounds, a sound that sounds like air coming from a nozzle. And some other sounds. The majority of the sounds come when it just quits running. Believe it or not, I asked the salesman if this is normal. He said he didn't know, he hadn't been around one that was running. It's under warranty, should I schedule a service call??

[tomkanpa]

I recently purchased a frost free Kenmore upright freezer. It replacea a GE manual defrost freezer. The new one makes all sorts of strange noises. Gurgling sounds, a sound that sounds like air coming from a nozzle. And some other sounds. The majority of the sounds come when it just quits running. Believe it or not, I asked the salesman if this is normal. He said he didn't know, he hadn't been around one that was running. It's under warranty, should I schedule a service call??

[Todd H.]

Sure, why not. Won't cost ya anything, but you'll either get it fixed or have peace of mind that a tech says it's normal.

-- Todd H.

[JoeSpareBedroom]

Believe it or not? Why would the stores leave all their units plugged in, just to hear what they sound like? What a waste of electricity.

[tomkanpa]

Sorry about the triple posting! I clicked send, waited longer than usual, figured nothing would happen and clicked again. Same result, clicked the third time and walked away.

[Frank]

Me, if it was doing it's job of keeping the food cold, I'd ingnore it. My wife, would make the call ;) Frank

[tomkanpa]

Andy Hill wrote: I'd first RTFM -- it should describe roughly what "normal" noises

The FM doesn't mention F Noises

[Andy Hill]

Frost free units tend to be noisier than manual defrost units (both from the temperature differentials and the water hissing when it hits the defrost heaters). I'd first RTFM -- it should describe roughly what "normal" noises are. If you're still unsure, then by all means get a tech out to look at 'er.

[marks542004]

'er.

I would call for service and explain your problem . If its normal they may just call you back rather than come out.

Some manuals do mention the extra noise of the defrost cycle.