An expert weighs in on what we can do to quiet the fridge.

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A refrigerator is typically a staple in just about every home.

Its a kitchen appliance we trust when we need to keep our food chilled andfresh.

open refrigerator filled with food

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Here are two main things to check out and clean that can help to quiet your fridge.

You want to confirm that you’re on top of that maintenance regularly, she says.

This will ensure everything works properly.

This is where a thorough cleaning can help.

That dirt will potentially get sucked up by the fans which can cause even more unwanted noise.