joy killing refridgerator

Fortunately, my 'fridge doesn't contribute to the line noise, as I'm using very good power cords and conditioners. But for critical nighttime listening, I can hear the audible compressor hum [I live in a small place!], so that gets tuned off, via the breaker box. I also have to shut down the A/C...not too comfortable in the summer desert heat, especially when running a pair of Class A biased tube monoblocks...used in a near-field listening set-up!

I have an open concept living area so my kitchen is pretty much open and to the side of my stereo room. I just replaced my old noisey fridge and dishwasher with very quiet models. I was looking specifically for quite (low db level) appliances. Makes a huge difference. Can't hear a thing when the music is playing.

I just went through the same thing. Researched as much as possible --bought a model that was touted as "quiet." NOT. I also have to turn off the pilot light in my gas fireplace because of the hiss. And then there's always the incessant scream of leafblowers and hedge trimmers. I dream of large acreage in Montana. Good luck in your search for quiet.

quite (low db level) appliances so what brands did you finally deside on?

I like this. Friends co workers, and relatives just dont get it. Where I use to live I had a dedicated room. Next to it was the kitchen. The fridge was on the opposite wall. It was as far from the sound room as possible and I could still hear it. The furnace was a problem electrically and wind noise.Both were shut off when I listened to music. Thanks for bringing this up digsmithd. Neat to see there are others out there that get irritated with the same things I do when it comes to listening to music. I have since built a house. the sound room is in the basement but the walls and cieling will have to be disconnected from the floor truss because of the foot step noise from up stairs. Once that is done I think I will have a very quite room.This winter I plan on putting my room and system on Audiogon and share what I did and learned. A quite room is important to me whether I'm listening or not. I agree with the outside noise also. Lawn mowers, snowblowers, car radios wind chimes and more. I'm pulling for you were all in this together.