The noise has been described as a hum, a rattle, and “you know, that noise.” None of these descriptions has helped the engineer.
During a 20-minute inspection, the fridge behaved impeccably. It stood quietly in the corner and kept things cold, as though this had always been its only interest.
The timeline
09:00: Noise reported.
09:12: Investigator enters kitchen. Noise ceases.
09:13: Investigator leaves kitchen. Noise resumes with what witnesses describe as confidence.
09:14: Investigator returns. A yoghurt is briefly suspected.
Working theory
We believe the noise may be caused by the fridge doing fridge things. The alternative is that it has something to tell us and is shy.
“Could you record it?” Yes. We have seven recordings of a quiet kitchen.
For now, residents are advised to say “it’s always done that” with enough conviction to reassure visitors. Further updates will follow if the noise changes, worsens, or learns a tune.
No action required. Some hovering nearby is permitted.