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Posted on Sep 18, 2009

Light bulb flickers and strange sound

When I open the refrigerator, the light is not working (actually flickers a bit) and there is a strange sound - kinda like a geiger counter. Frig seems to be cooling fine and freezer side works fine to include the lights. The other lights are out on the frig side as well - water filter and temp.

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That is just a small problem..try check ur bulb..maybe its loose,tighten it back..then that strange sound maybe came from spark between the bulb and its connection..

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