RE: Noisy Refrigerator: Possible Solution?

Posted by cfraser (A) on May 18, 2016 at 11:04:36

In Reply to: Noisy Refrigerator: Possible Solution? posted by Doktor Brahms on May 18, 2016 at 10:14:07:

Yeah, the modern fridges are well-insulated for temperature, but not so much for noise. I'm going to guess that they use much "cheaper" running gear, judging by how long people report modern fridges (don't!) last, compared to the old ones that run until you get tired of how ugly they are.

Also the cooling systems seem to have a lot of different "modes", it sounds like they're doing things sometimes, gurgling etc. things, that I assume are part of their energy efficiency regime i.e. much more complicated control systems than old fridges. It's almost like they're *always* doing something, whereas with old friges you hear them run for a while, then they're silent. The new fridges make their presence audibly noticeable much more of the time.

Yes, you can unplug the fridge, if you can easily reach the plug, I don't think you can actually turn a new one off per se. I also have forgotten to plug the fridge back in. They are well-insulated...so you have a fair time to remember, even overnight before a problem. I suggest setting one of those timers from the $ store or on your phone etc. to remind you.

I installed a door to the kitchen, mine is also beside the listening room, as the final part of my room treatment. Surprisingly, you don't need much to block a lot of the sound (though I really did it to block the echo/reflections from the open kitchen).

OK, I exaggerate a bit re the "always noisy" thing, perhaps if there weren't "things" in the fridge I access while using the system it would be quieter...

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Topic - Noisy Refrigerator: Possible Solution? - Doktor Brahms 10:14:07 05/18/16 (19)

RE: Noisy Refrigerator: Possible Solution? - Ivan303 19:20:33 05/20/16 (0)

RE: Noisy Refrigerator: Possible Solution? - genungo 17:21:07 05/20/16 (0)

RE: Noisy Refrigerator: Possible Solution? - tommytube 15:29:30 05/20/16 (0)

RE: Noisy Refrigerator: Possible Solution? - MannyE 18:15:05 05/19/16 (0)

The only sure fire way... - Presto 09:49:29 05/19/16 (0)

Tie a bow around a finger to remind you to turn the fridge back on. Case solved. . Nt - geoffkait 07:29:27 05/19/16 (0)

Timer - srdavis2000 07:09:45 05/19/16 (0)

Supply House - Harley 04:50:40 05/19/16 (0)

I threw out my fridge 5 years ago - jeromelang 03:20:08 05/19/16 (3)

WTF do you keep your... - musetap 09:03:24 05/19/16 (1)

I don't 'keep' ice cream in the freezer much. Usually it is buy bring home, eat, all within a few hours. nt - Smelly_Socks 09:34:24 05/19/16 (0)

so you live on 'take out; and granola with tap water... Yikes. - Smelly_Socks 08:51:40 05/19/16 (0)

RE: Noisy Refrigerator: Possible Solution? - Quint 11:59:48 05/18/16 (0)

RE: Noisy Refrigerator: Possible Solution? - BCR 11:09:14 05/18/16 (1)

RE: Noisy Refrigerator: Possible Solution? - cfraser 11:15:12 05/18/16 (0)

RE: Noisy Refrigerator: Possible Solution? - cfraser 11:04:36 05/18/16 (0)

Me too, solutions I have used.... - Smelly_Socks 10:48:44 05/18/16 (2)

RE: Me too, solutions I have used.... - Awe-d-o-file 12:30:55 05/18/16 (0)

Cool post... very informative too... N/T - musetap 11:59:02 05/18/16 (0)

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