Air Conditioning - Sound blanket on outside compressor

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miami_mike
01-26-07, 01:29 PM
Is this something i can have added or customized or is it only an option on certain brands? I think it'd be ALOT cheaper than relocating IF it's effective - and MAYBE the newer outside units are ALOT quieter? My current is a 4ton TRANE thats probably 8 to 10 years old.

Thanks

GregH
01-26-07, 08:09 PM
My experience with compressor blankets is that when they are removed I personally hear little differnece in the noise level.

Much of the sound is transferred to the base and the fan adds a consideralble amount of noise.
Ed Imeduc
01-26-07, 08:58 PM
You dont say for sure just what is making the noise here.
There is vibration absorption mounting pads that you can get and slip like under the corners of the unit . That might help. Could check the fan blades and see that they are ok.

miami_mike
01-27-07, 10:31 AM
If I recall most of the noise was from the WHINE of the compressor, and i think there was a bit of sharp noise when it started up too - its been a couple months.

i will mention the shockabsorbing mounts, etc to potential companies.

thanks again!!

Mike
GregH
01-27-07, 12:02 PM
For your current and any potential units you should be able to find out what the db noise rating is.