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Samsung refrigerator loud noise

3 year old samsung refrigerator is making loud noise what appears to be from freezer fan. when I open the freezer door the noise stops. I'd appreciate any inputs on how to fix it. Thanks!

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If the fan is still running when you open the door , the I would be leaving that idea as a last resort
try this
get 2 taper door chocks and put one either side at the back of the fridge
push the cabinet sideways and slip one chock in a bit then do the other side
many noises are from the bottom plate that the compressor is mounted on from tapping on the floor and lifting it a bit stops the noise
the same as when you open the door the pressure on that plate is removed and so it stops hitting the floor

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