Will it affect the heat release of a fridge compressor if I try to use it to reduce noise made by the compressor?
2072245
The remaining pieces of Dynamat from my vehicle were used to block a heat duct in my basement during the winter because the temperature is at least 65F. The Dynamat has stopped the heat exchange from the duct, totally. My suggestion is to contact Dynamat, directly because I have no experience in heating and refrigeration. The Dynamat is absolutely perfect for a sound barrier.
2072246
It might if you actually put it on the compressor. Dynamat is very thick and densely made.
2072247
We put it on our refrigerator compressor and it has done a great job of dampening the annoying high pitched hum. We had purchased a new fridge and the noise was terrible. The repair guy mentioned that the only solution Frigidaire recommends is putting mastic on the compressor. We knew that this would probably void the warrantee, but we decided that since the tech support folks at Frigidaire had mentioned mastic, it would probably be fine for the compressor. I don't know about the longevity of the compressor now that it is encased in tar, but it REALLY has helped with the sound. YMMV, of course. Also, we have digital readout of the fridge temp and it hasn't wavered a bit since putting the dynamat on. We put it on our refrigerator compressor and it has done a great job of dampening the annoying high pitched hum. We had purchased a new fridge and the noise was terrible. The repair guy mentioned that the only solution Frigidaire recommends is putting mastic on the compressor. We knew that this would probably void the warrantee, but we decided that since the tech support folks at Frigidaire had mentioned mastic, it would probably be fine for the compressor. I don't know about the longevity of the compressor now that it is encased in tar, but it REALLY has helped with the sound. YMMV, of... » Read More We put it on our refrigerator compressor and it has done a great job of dampening the annoying high pitched hum. We had purchased a new fridge and the noise was terrible. The repair guy mentioned that the only solution Frigidaire recommends is putting mastic on the compressor. We knew that this would probably void the warrantee, but we decided that since the tech support folks at Frigidaire had mentioned mastic, it would probably be fine for the compressor. I don't know about the longevity of the compressor now that it is encased in tar, but it REALLY has helped with the sound. YMMV, of course. Also, we have digital readout of the fridge temp and it hasn't wavered a bit since putting the dynamat on. « Show Less
2072248
This is thick stuff and made of a tar like substance. I wouldn't put it on anything that needed to release heat.
2072249
This product was not designed for applications such as a fridge compressor or other sources of heat. It is intended to be placed on sheet metal surfaces like that of the inside of a vehicle door as a means of absorbing vibrations, based on the heavy foil construction I would expect Dynamat to behave as heat shield and could result in the compressor to overheat. Depending on the type of the refrigerator it may be possible to place this material on the flat surfaces however some fridges need to expel heat from the exterior walls of the fridge. I would recommend that you not use Dynamat for your refrigerator. Consult your fridge manufacturer for suggestions on how you can correct your noise problem. This product was not designed for applications such as a fridge compressor or other sources of heat. It is intended to be placed on sheet metal surfaces like that of the inside of a vehicle door as a means of absorbing vibrations, based on the heavy foil construction I would expect Dynamat to behave as heat shield and could result in the compressor to overheat. Depending on the type of the refrigerator it may be possible to place this material on the flat surfaces however some fridges need to expel heat from the exterior walls of the fridge. I would recommend that you not use Dynamat for... » Read More This product was not designed for applications such as a fridge compressor or other sources of heat. It is intended to be placed on sheet metal surfaces like that of the inside of a vehicle door as a means of absorbing vibrations, based on the heavy foil construction I would expect Dynamat to behave as heat shield and could result in the compressor to overheat. Depending on the type of the refrigerator it may be possible to place this material on the flat surfaces however some fridges need to expel heat from the exterior walls of the fridge. I would recommend that you not use Dynamat for your refrigerator. Consult your fridge manufacturer for suggestions on how you can correct your noise problem. « Show Less
1649530
No. I have had this model for three years without any problem. Unlike Mr. Blake, my compressor runs quietly. One recommendation - when not in use unplug it. I have had past problems with compressors due to electric surges. Your question though raises my curiosity - why such an inquiry?
691542
All I can add is that I used my compressor frequently and have not experienced that problem. Contact the manufacturer.
891749
We have this in our bedroom. Yes, the fridge's compressor does make some noise, but not enough to bother us when we sleep.
301419
Have not noticed on the money saver mode the compressor will cycle on and offer to maintain temperature while fan will continually run to circulate the cool air. A loud noise however would not be normal.
865375
Yes, be sure that both filters for the inside air(plastic and charcoal) are kept very clean.(Minimum once per week)Any hindrance will cause the compressor to rattlein addition to it's hum. Outdoor temperaturesbelow 68 will also cause the compressor torattle and even hum loudly. Portable A/C'scan get loud because this happens insidethe room rather than out the window.
1090766
Just OK. It was louder than the Frigidaire unit I have replaced it with but I didn't consider it objectionable. It has 2 fan speeds and is predictably a bit quieter on the low speed setting, in the same range as a window air conditioner on a low fan speed setting. I couldn't hear any compressor noise so it was just rushing air white noise.
1111851
It colors the tone when engaged, and also adds a bit of noise. Most compressors do. But adding a clean power supply or a noise suppressor will fix that. If I recall correctly, a low output from the pedal results in low noise.
1079914
It sounds like your using to much air pressure. Turn down the PSI on your compressor. it should be no more than 90 PSI. On my compressor there is a knob you can use to turn down the air pressure. I made sure I was at 90 PSI and it worked great. Hope that helps
795508
Yes it does but not enough that it is a problem in our basement. Your refrigerator gives off heat too. That's how and why they work. It's hard to believe that it is raising it that much. An electric heater would have a tough time raising it that much.
1562581
Not constantly. When it is running the noise doesn't really bother me - I keep it in the kitchen and it's not much different than a refrigerator/freezer in my opinion.
1141752
I have this freezer in my bedroom as well. It's not silent but definitely does not bother me with the low amount of noise. Overall I'm really happy with this freezer.
1081618
I used this on my refrigerator and didn't know the exact compressor size either. My refrigerator draws 7.2 amps and this device has been on my refrigerator for more than a year and has worked perfectly. Look on your rating label where it gives the model and serial number for the refrigerator. If your refrigerator uses 7.5 amps at 115/120 volts or less then this device should work fine for you.
1740074
It would be fairly loud. A refrigerator running is about 40db. Their spec says 46db 1 meter from unit. A quit room is about 20db....
223581
Mine has a very quiet but high pitched whine when the compressor is on. But nobody else seems to have this problem, so either my freezer is unique in this or I'm way oversensitive to noise.
1560012
I am not 100% sure if it will. The compressor is not large so there is a good chance. The noise might bother you though. This compressor has a metal read Valve for the intake side. So when it runs it make kind of a squeaky noise from the intake hole. You might be able to muffle the noise some how.
2146778
It is safe and it will not hurt the compressor. But this is a very strong magnet so watch your fingers.