Insulating compressor and fan assembly to reduce noise??

[nicksab]

Hey everyone,

What s the best way to reduce the noise of a compressor and fan assembly?

I was thinking about building a box around it with an opening in the wall for fresh air but i am not sure about what to use to reduce the noise? (styrofoam, fiberglass...)

What are the good and bads in enclosing a compressor/ fan / condenser assembly unit?

[spimps]

Put the condenser unit outside/remote if you can and pipe through wall,less noise + cheaper to run.
Once noisey apart from ensuring condenser fan is OK and rubber mounts on compressor ther isnt much else bar changing compressor apart from issuing ear muffs :D

[Emmett]

You can sound proof quite effectively if you build a box around the unit, do not leave an opening but rather some vents with insulation around it, put a vent on one side of box and install a small muffin fan on the other side. There are materials specifically designed for sound proofing and you can find them on the web however you should see a good improvement using foam baord.