My Hotpoint refrigerator is making a loud buzzing noise when the ccoling cycle begins. Any ideas??
Two days ago, my Hotpoint refrigerator began making a noisy buzzing noise - similar to a hockey buzzer - when the cooling circle begins. It lasts about 3 to 4 seconds and then quits. The refrigerator and freezer are cooling subtle. What could it be?
All the above are doable reasons. Since the noise stops in 3 or 4 seconds, it may also be the starting capacitor or the starting orbit that starts the compressor. The starting capacitor circuit gives the compressor a 'rebound' to get it going and then

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