Yes, your fridge can be too silent. If your refrigerator isn't even making so much as a gentle hum, that's another indication your compressor might be damaged, which will affect your fridge's cooling capabilities. To troubleshoot, unplug the fridge and plug it back in.

Should a fridge always be humming?

If your refrigerator has a water and ice dispenser on the door, you may notice a buzzing sound every time you use it. Again, this is perfectly normal; no repairs are needed.

Do all fridges make noise?

All refrigerators make some noise. Your fridge might even be humming right now. ... But if you can determine where the noise is coming from (for example, from the compressor) and how often it occurs, you might be able to diagnose and deal with this loud refrigerator problem yourself.