Refrigerator noise

Jimjoyce25, thanks.

I've been researching refrigerators for three months, and I've read customer reports and other reports from many sources.

FWIW, if you read comments from actual owners of the top rated Consumer Reports refrigerators, you will find that most people disagree with Consumer Reports' top ranked refrigerators. Owners' comments are available via Consumer Reports online.

As a result, Consumer Reports refrigerator rankings carried little weight in our decision.

In fact, after reading dozens of owners' comments from half a dozen websites, I found that almost *no* model or make of refrigerator has consistently positive owners' remarks. Someone almost always reports a dismal ownership experience. I found only positive comments regarding the specific model LG fridge we intend to purchase.

We are comfortable with our decision to by an LG.

Does you compressor use a fan to cool down the condencer section or is there a coil on the back of the frig?
You can put a sound jacket over the compressor. Just make sure it is only over the compressor and does not block air flow if you have a fan assist condencer. If you have the coil on the back of the frig just cover the compressor and there is no air flow to worry about. You can use most anything you want. Try an old childs jacket. Do not block you drain pan either.

Tvad, we recently bought an LG refrigerator, and though it doesn't hold as much volume as one might expect, the layout further compromises capacity, and the quality of plastic is not up to the job at hand, it is indeed very, very quiet.

Unsound, having waded deep into the appliance quagmire, I am convinced there isn't a single model or brand of fridge that doesn't have its detractors.

The particular LG model we have identified fulfills most of our needs, including counter depth, no water dispenser, and quiet operation. Having more online reviews from satisfied owners than dissatisfied owners, it gets our vote.

It's unfortunate that your are apparently unsatisfied with your purchase.

However, I'm open to suggestions...

Are there any devices to plug between the refrigerator and the wall that prevent motor noise from entering the whole AC system?