Make fridge quieter

What is the problem?
The compressor of refrigerators sometimes makes a whirring or humming sound. This problem can be amplified when a refrigerator is built in a some furniture. The compressor creates vibration that cause impact noise.

How to insulate Refrigerator noise?
Contact noise
The solution to resolve contact noise from the built-in refrigerator is to place the refrigerator on a grid of pieces Regufoam D300, 12 mm thick. Place some pieces, about 100 x 100 mm, on the bottom of the furniture and place a sheet of plywood or MDF on the Regufoam vibration insulation, and place the refrigerator on top of it. This plate distributes the pressure of the weight, so the decoupling is optimized and the refrigerator is 'floating' and stable.

Airborne noise
You can reduce airborne noise (sounds from the refrigerator) by equipping the wall behind the fridge, or the furniture panel, with a sound absorber such as Acousticcell. Acousticcell is a self-adhesive sound absorbing foam with an oil- and moisture-proof protective top layer and can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

Applying Isomat TS against the walls of the furniture, you reduce the radiation of sound through the furniture panels. Isomat makes the furniture panels much heavier and insultes vibrations. Isomat is glued to the furniture with contact glue. To see whether Isomat is necessary, push firmly against the furniture when the refrigerator turns on. If the resonance decreases while pushing, it is recommended to equip the furniture with Isomat TS8.

Step-by-step plan
On our tips page you will find the step-by-step plan "Making your refrigerator quieter".

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Sound Insulation for Refrigerators