RCA freezer makes a gurgling or hissing sound periodically.

Safety first: No disassembly is required for this symptom alone.

Steps:

• 1. Identify noise: Soft gurgling, hissing, or whooshing sounds when the compressor starts or stops are usually normal refrigerant flow noises.
• 2. Check performance: If the freezer maintains proper temperature and there are no error codes, no repair is needed.
• 3. Monitor for changes: If the noise becomes very loud or is accompanied by poor cooling, have a technician check for sealed-system issues.

Note: These sounds are common in RCA and other modern freezers and do not indicate a fault by themselves.