Is it normal to hear a popping or cracking sound when the freezer motor (compressor) comes on?
Applies to
- Freezers
Solution
Yes, this is normal. These sounds can be caused by the freezer’s metal parts as they expand and contract with temperature changes, or by the circulation of the refrigerant that’s used to cool the freezer. The sounds will level off or disappear entirely as your freezer continues to run
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