Noisy refrigerator - it's terrible. One thing that you want to do, is to fix problem asap. You have found the right website to find an answer for the question “how to troubleshoot noisy refrigerator?”. There might be something caught in the condenser fan motor blade, or the condenser fan motor bearings might be defective. So your problem could be fixed easy. All you need is to replace the condenser fan motor. We have a simple 6 steps guide, for replacing Sub-Zero 650 condenser fan motor.
- Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
- Pull the refrigerator away from the wall. Remove the screws from the rear compartment cover and then remove the cover.
- Remove the front base screw from the fan motor bracket. Pivot the bracket toward the compressor and remove the rear bracket base screw. Tilt the fan motor bracket toward the condenser and remove the upper mounting screws that hold the condenser fan motor in the bracket. Tilt the motor bracket toward the compressor and remove the fan motor from the bracket. Unplug the fan motor wire harness and pull out the motor. Pull off the fan blade.
- Install the fan blade on the new motor. Plug in the motor wire harness. Position the new motor on the motor bracket and reinstall the upper mounting screws. Reinstall the base bracket screws.
- Position the rear compartment cover on the back of the refrigerator and reinstall the mounting screws.
- Plug in the refrigerator and push the refrigerator back into place.
Ready! Wait for some hours, to ensure that the refrigerator now isn’t loud. If this doesn't work, there could be a defective part that requires a replacement, and you may need to consult a professional.