I purchased this refrigerator 5 months ago. It worked fine and cooled sufficiently. Simple design with plenty of room in the fridge and freezer for a family of 4. Yesterday it started making a very loud noise that sounds like a lawnmower in my kitchen. I called LG because I have an extended warranty. They asked me to unplug it for 6 hours to let any ice buildup melt. That didn't help. The fridge is making even more noise. Now we must wait 10 days for a technician to come and see it. VERY disappointed with our new fridge. I had an old one for over 15 years and didn't have any issues like this.