42dB - is this a noisy freezer?

dllive

I've finally found a freezer that will fit in a small space I have and that is A rated, but its noise level is 42dB. Is that noisy for a freezer? Ive seen freezer that are 35dB. That's the only thing that's putting me off, it seems very economical to run, using up only 131 kWh/year.

bessie1001

Bearing in mind a freezer shouldnt run all the time & will run to reach desired temperature after the door has been open, I wouldnt have thought that would be noisy. I've just bought a Bosch dishwasher & that's 49db and it's very quiet - barely noticeable

Bessie

fred7777

Although 42db is louder than 35db it's not very much louder. 3db is the smallest difference people can notice so a +7db increase won't be very noticeable.
Also the db measurement is probably taken in a free field with nothing around the freezer. Installed in a small space the freezer will be quieter anyway and it will only make a noise when the compressor is running which will only be for a short time.