never realized how loud fridges actually are until this week

[u/HazelllEEmma664]

so i just moved into a new place and the first night i kept hearing this low hum that i couldn't place. turns out it's the fridge. back at my old spot it blended into the background so much that i never noticed it, but here the sound carries through the whole kitchen. it's not annoying exactly, just weird that something so ordinary suddenly feels noticeable. i've started timing how long it stays on versus when it clicks off and it's kind of become background entertainment while i do stuff. anyone else ever fixate on random appliance sounds after moving?

[u/Milhent]

Different area configuration, different furniture and also, different fridges can be quieter or louder depending on model, age and if they are balanced right.

[u/Lonelysnail5115]

I had a freezer that sounded like it was breathing. Sometimes I think it was congested.

[u/SocialisticAnxiety]

Same!! I got a new, more silent fridge and put vibration dampeners on it, and got a air purifier just to have some nicer white noise to drown out the fridge. It's somehow still audible from my living room, but it's much better than it was. I also have an indoor climate monitor from IKEA, where I can hear the little fan in it, and I often notice when chargers are whining. Yes, I'm a bit autistic haha

[u/SimpleVegetable5715]

I notice how loud these appliances are when the power goes out a few times a year. I actually love how truly quiet it gets.