I've got a pretty silent computer, i'm proud of it. However, my refrigerator is only a few feet from it and the noise that it makes is becoming unbearable. I need to find some kind of material that I can put behind my refrigerator to absorb some of the noise it makes. I cannot replace the refrigerator. What would be a good choice of material to put on the walls behind it? I suppose the material has to be fire resistant because the refrigerator is next to the stove.
Any recommendations?
I need to reduce the refrigerator noise
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Suggestions:
- Replace the fans with 1) more quieter fans, 2) larger quieter fans. Use temperature controlled fans that monitor the temperature of the condensor coils.
- Replace the vibration isolation mounts on the compressor with softer ones. They will work better but will need to be replaced more often.
- Duct air and sound away from your position. The noise will still exist but be further from you.
- Replace the fans with 1) more quieter fans, 2) larger quieter fans. Use temperature controlled fans that monitor the temperature of the condensor coils.
- Replace the vibration isolation mounts on the compressor with softer ones. They will work better but will need to be replaced more often.
- Duct air and sound away from your position. The noise will still exist but be further from you.