- Model Number
- FPRU19F8WF
- Brand
- Frigidaire
- Age
- Less than 1 year
Installed this fridge and freezer set almost a week ago and have been very disappointed with the fan noise level from the units when running. It's almost 60 db when measured with my phone app under the units. It sounds like air whooshing coming from under the units so not obviously abnormal, just very loud. The units are in my great room and are loud enough that I can hear them from about 30 feet away. They are also running almost all the time, which I expected given their energy efficiency rating but I didn't expect them to be this loud. I had the older version of these units and don't think they were this noisy.
What is this sound and is it normal?
I'm guessing this is from the condenser fan. These units have variable speed compressors. Should they have variable speed condenser fans too? I thinking if the fan speed was variable and could be reduced, this would dramatically decrease the noise. Faulty control board maybe?
If this is all "normal", does anyone have suggestions for sound mitigation? Would soundproofing their cabinet help? Can I place a baffle or muffler under the units? This does block out some of the sound but I'm worried about obstructing airflow. They are currently freestanding (no trim kit)
Am pained to think that after spending this much $$$ on these units, I might be disturbed by them for their entire lifespan. Thanks for any ideas or advice from the wise people in this forum.
What is this sound and is it normal?
I'm guessing this is from the condenser fan. These units have variable speed compressors. Should they have variable speed condenser fans too? I thinking if the fan speed was variable and could be reduced, this would dramatically decrease the noise. Faulty control board maybe?
If this is all "normal", does anyone have suggestions for sound mitigation? Would soundproofing their cabinet help? Can I place a baffle or muffler under the units? This does block out some of the sound but I'm worried about obstructing airflow. They are currently freestanding (no trim kit)
Am pained to think that after spending this much $$$ on these units, I might be disturbed by them for their entire lifespan. Thanks for any ideas or advice from the wise people in this forum.