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RE: Noisy Refrigerator: Possible Solution?

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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