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reducing condenser noise

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Champ6
Champ6 Member Posts: 21
in A-C, Heat Pumps & Refrigeration

Hi all, I'm new to the heat pump/ AC forum, after moving from my old bungalow with lovely steam heat (which I miss). The Wall was invaluable to keep that system running great.

Now I am in a new build semi custom home with dual fuel forced air, Trane equipment. The condenser is right next to the screened porch, and other locations have their issues as well, but the droning of the unit makes spending time on the porch unpleasant.

What are ways to reduce the noise?

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  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 12,271
    edited April 14

    My first response to this is that you don't have the record player turned up loud enough.

    The high end condensing units that boast about low noise have an insulated compressor blanket that can substantially reduce the compressor noise.  Look inside the condensing unit and see if there is a vinyl cover on the compressor.  If not, then look for something like this for your problem. 

    Screenshot 2026-04-14 at 7.18.43 PM.png

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

    HVACNUT
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 16,890
    edited April 14

    is the noise the compressor or the fan? my condenser uses a slower speed fan and huge coils to keep the noise from the fan down. my mom's ac that was designed in the 70's and installed in the 80's has a fan that sounds like a jet engine.(maybe 60's? i think that york/luxaire slant top design is very old)

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