Is 42 dB loud for a fridge?
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The normal noise range for modern fridge freezers is 32 to 47 dB. Anything quieter than 40 dB is considered a quiet model, as this is the noise level of a library. ... In either case, the difference in sound is usually only a few decibels, so you're unlikely to notice it.