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Bosch Refrigerator is noisy or loud

If your refrigerator is noisy or loud, start with the usual suspects and work down the list. Most often a rubbing or obstructed fan blade is to blame — check the evaporator fan behind the freezer back panel and the condenser fan under the unit; spin the blades by hand and look for debris or contact. Next, a squealing or chattering inlet valve can be caused by low house water pressure, so check faucet flow and the water inlet if the noise comes from the ice maker or water lines. A failed evaporator fan motor will also make a lot of noise, especially when the door is opened, and should be replaced if it runs rough. Worn damper control assemblies can grunt or click as they open and close, and misleveling can let the cabinet vibrate or rattle. Less commonly, the ice maker drive motor or module will make loud noise during harvest. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement fan, motor, damper, inlet valve, or ice maker assembly for your refrigerator and get step by step parts and repair help.

01 - Bosch Refrigerator Fan Blade

If the refrigerator is noisy or loud, especially when one of the doors are opened, either the evaporator or condenser fan blade may be at fault. First, check out the evaporator fan blade in the freezer behind the back panel. Try turning it by hand. If the fan blade does not turn freely, check to see if the blade is rubbing against something or if something is caught in the blade. Additionally, check the condenser fan blade in the back underside of the refrigerator to determine if it has any obstructions.
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02 - Low Water Pressure from House Supply

The home may have insufficient water pressure. The water inlet valve supplies water to the ice maker and low water pressure may cause the inlet valve to squeal or chatter. You can check the water flow at the kitchen faucet to help determine if the home's water pressure is sufficient or not.
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03 - Bosch Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor

When the evaporator fan motor in the freezer behind the rear panel fails, it often generates a lot of noise. This noise will be much louder when the refrigerator door is opened. If the evaporator fan is noisy, replace it.
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04 - Bosch Refrigerator Damper Control Assembly

On many refrigerator models, a damper control assembly is used to control the air flow from the freezer compartment to the refrigerator compartment to maintain the appropriate air temperature. The assembly accomplishes this by opening and closing a small door. As the damper control assembly ages, the action of opening and closing the damper door can become noisy or loud. If the damper control assembly has become increasing noisy, you can replace the old assembly with a new one.
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05 - Refrigerator not level

If the refrigerator is not level it can vibrate or rattle. Ensure the unit is level and stable on the floor. Most refrigerators' front legs or rollers are adjustable.
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06 - Bosch Refrigerator Ice Maker Assembly

If a refrigerator is making a loud noise near the ice maker when the unit is cycling, it's likely that either the ice maker's drive motor or motor module is beginning to fail. While some of the ice maker components, such as the drive motor or module, may be sold separately for select models, you may need to purchase and replace the entire ice maker assembly.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my refrigerator noisy or loud when I open the door?
My fridge is rattling or vibrating — could it be because it is not level?
I hear a squealing or chattering noise near the ice maker — what should I check?
My refrigerator makes a noisy clicking or scraping during normal cycling — could the damper be the problem?
How do I enter my model number or part number on RepairClinic.com to find the correct replacement part?

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