Dacor Fridge Making Noise? Here’s the Real Problem
Got a call for a high-end Dacor fridge (which, let’s be real, is just a rebadged Samsung). The unit was less than two years old, but it had a common issue—loud fan noise coming from the fridge section. Turns out, the culprit was ice buildup from air leaking through small gaps in the liner.
Breaking It Down
First, I removed the top section, but to really get in there, all shelves and the rear cover had to come out. Once inside, I found a ton of ice forming around the evaporator—way more than what made it into the pictures. The gaps in the liner were pulling in humid air, causing frost buildup, which eventually jammed the fan.
Fixing It Right
I carefully lowered the evaporator and used a steamer to melt all the ice. Then, following the manufacturer’s service manual, I sealed the gaps using Seal Gum, a special putty designed for this exact issue. This prevents future air leaks and stops the ice from building up again.
Wrapping Up
After sealing everything up, I reassembled the fridge, and it was back to running quietly and efficiently. If your fridge fan is making noise, don’t ignore it—it’s usually a sign of ice buildup from an air leak. Fix it early before it leads to bigger issues!
Top off—shelves and back cover need to go next.
All cleared! Moving on to reassemble clips and screws.
This is exactly how it froze up—lots of ice didn’t make it into the picture.
Slowly lowering the evaporator and defrosting all the ice with a steamer.
Sealing the gaps with Seal Gum.
Sealing the gaps with Seal Gum.