If your Goldstar refrigerator is noisy or loud, start with the fans: a bent or obstructed evaporator fan blade in the freezer or a blocked condenser fan blade under the unit is the most common cause of a refrigerator making noise. Give each blade a spin by hand and look for rubbing or debris. Next, listen for a high-pitched squeal that shows up when the water system runs; low house water pressure can make the water inlet valve chatter. A failing evaporator fan motor will also create loud noise, especially when the door is opened, so replace the motor if the blade turns stiffly or not at all. Noisy damper control assemblies that click or scrape as they open and close are a frequent culprit, and a refrigerator that is not level will vibrate or rattle on the floor. Less commonly, the ice maker drive motor or module can make loud noises during cycles. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement fan blade, motor, damper, inlet valve, or ice maker parts for your refrigerator.
01 - Goldstar 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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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 - Goldstar 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.
04 - Goldstar 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.
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 - Goldstar 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.