My Crazy Fridge

Updated on August 19, 2010
J.B. asks from Marrero, LA
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Hey Moms,
I have a whirlpool double door fridge, the kind where one whole side is the fridge and the other whole side is the freezer. There are a couple things about this fridge that seem weird to me. One, the metal part in the middle that divides the fridge is sometimes really hot. Like the first time I brushed my arm across it, it actually burned a bit! So I just make sure I don't touch it these days. Second, periodically the fridge makes this crazy whirring noise, and it is loud! Like kind of sounds like a car that is idling, maybe not quite that loud. It just happens at random. Then it quits and all is well. We have had this fridge about 3 years. We bought it from someone who was selling all the stuff of a recently deceased relative and it was practically new. I really don't know where in the world the receipt is honestly, so I am hopeful it is just like defrosting or something. Any ideas??? Thanks!

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K.P.

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I had a magtag that did this. It wasnt broke just seemed like the middle was where all the electric stuff was & I noticed after the 1st time it never was cool. As far as the noise, does it have a water outlet or ice. I know mine made funky noises when it was filtering water or making ice. 1st few times it scarred me I thought my new fridge was broken. However, if these have just started I saw call the repair man.

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M.G.

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If you have a home warranty then call your home warranty company. If not, then call a fridge repair person. If its something electrical then you don't want to take any chances in your home.

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J.P.

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My GE did the same thing after being only about 6 months old. After 3 different trips out from various companies, we found out that the whole mother board needed to be replaced. Since that has been replaced we have not had any other problems. I am not sure what part of Houston that you are in, but we used the A-1 Appliance in Humble and they are the ones who finally figured it out.

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L.L.

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I would call a service man and have it checked out. It is not normal to get a burn from the fridge. It sounds like it is overheating. Good luck.

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R.W.

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I would call someone to ask about the hot metal and the noise--especially if it actually did burn your skin. I would be concerned about an overheated motor/fire hazard.

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J.D.

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Many major appliance makers have lots of information online about their products, including owners manuals for the various models with FAQs and trouble-shooting tips. Check that first. You may very well still need to call a repairman, but you'll at least be better prepared.

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D.K.

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For the noise if it has an ice maker, is it possible that could be it? I knows ours is noisy sometimes when the tray is filling. You may want to call the company and just ask them and see if they have any advice.

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S.B.

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It should not be getting hot in the middle. It sounds like you have a problem that needs to be checked out. We had a smiliar problem, but it was getting hot on the top. We had to have someone come and work on it(it was less than 2 years old).

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