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Why does my fridge buzz only when the kitchen lights are switched on?

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Lighting may cause electrical interference or change a shared vibration path; check outlet and circuit with an electrician, not by opening the fridge.

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What might explain the problem involving my fridge buzz only?

Lighting may cause electrical interference or change a shared vibration path; check outlet and circuit with an electrician, not by opening the fridge.