Quiet Your Home: 10 Ways to Reduce Noise and Vibrations with Sorbothane®
Household noise can be a major nuisance in our lives. Vibrations from household appliances, slamming doors, and everyday activities can create repetitive and annoying noises. Loud washing machines, cabinet doors, and workout equipment are just a few examples of sources of vibration that can disturb not only members of your household, but also neighbors. Sorbothane®’s ability to act effectively as a noise reduction material can create a quieter, more peaceful space. Learn how to reduce vibration noise in your home with these 10 effective solutions.
1. Quiet Treadmill Vibrations
A treadmill is a staple for many households interested in fitness. However, at faster speeds, treadmills can be quite noisy. This can be a major disturbance, especially in multifamily homes. To reduce noise, use Sorbothane to stop vibrations from transferring to the floor. One woman was able to virtually eliminate noise from her husband’s treadmill, which was extra noisy in their old apartment complex.
2. Reduce Vibrations from Washing Machines and Dryers
We all know that washers and dryers can be loud. Many of us have had the same washer or dryer for over a decade, which may mean it’s a bit louder. Banging against the ground during agitation or internal components clanking together creates a cacophony of loud, unpleasant noises.
Sorbothane Inc.’s anti-vibration products can be applied to the feet of a washer or dryer for vibration and noise control. Sorbothane Silent Feet pads are a versatile product that can easily be placed under a washer or dryer. For more specialized or challenging locations where Silent Feet may not fit, custom-made Sorbothane pieces are an effective alternative for vibration control. These vibration solutions can reduce vibrations on floors and walls caused by washers and dryers for a quieter home.
3. Stop Cabinet Doors from Slamming
Cabinet doors can be surprisingly loud, as most people don’t take the time to close them gently. And for those who use their kitchen often, loud, slamming cabinet doors can act as a constant annoyance. An easy solution is the application of small Sorbothane bumpers inside the cabinet doors. These small anti-vibration products reduce vibration and noise by cushioning the impact of the doors closing. This is an inexpensive solution that is extremely simple to install. Sorbothane bumpers can also be applied to regular bedroom doors to improve vibration and noise control throughout the rest of the rooms in a home.
4. Minimize Noise from HVAC Systems
While heating and cooling systems work hard to regulate the temperature of your home, they create a lot of noise in the process. Older units or wall-mounted systems have less noise reduction technology built in, and this can cause annoying disturbances. A quick and easy solution is to use Sorbothane as a vibration-damping material beneath your HVAC unit. Adding Sorbothane sheets under the unit’s base creates a vibration solution that reduces annoying rumbles and hums.
5. Damp Vibrations from Home Theaters and Speakers
Have you ever been listening to music or watching a movie, and the bass speaker or sound system creates an awful vibration noise as it rests on a hard surface? This can significantly detract from the overall entertainment experience in your home. Placing Carbide Base isolation feet made with Sorbothane under speakers can help reduce vibration noise and improve audio performance. Besides home theater systems and soundbars, this also works well for turntables, desktop speakers, and other audio devices around the house.
6. Reduce Noise from Small Appliances
Beyond kitchen cabinets, there are many other culprits of vibration in a kitchen space. Small kitchen appliances like coffee makers and blenders can create obnoxious noises that can disturb members of the household, especially at early or late hours. Placing Sorbothane pads under these kitchen devices can stop vibration from transferring to countertops and tables. A quieter kitchen can create a more peaceful environment for everyone in the house.
7. Protect Floors from Vibrations Caused by Exercise Equipment
Heavy-duty exercise equipment like ellipticals, stationary bikes, and weightlifting platforms can generate significant vibrations and noise. Mechanical machine movements and dropping weights can create loud bangs and thuds. This can be disruptive to neighbors in apartment buildings or other members of your household.
Sorbothane sheets provide an effective solution by absorbing impact and minimizing movement, acting as a powerful anti-vibration product. By reducing vibrations at the source, these mats help create a quieter workout space while also preventing damage to hardwood, tile, or other flooring surfaces. Whether you’re lifting weights or going all-out on a spin bike, Sorbothane ensures stability and protection for both your equipment and your floors.
8. Prevent Vibrations from Desktop Computers
A unique use for Sorbothane is applying it to gaming PCs and office desktops. High-performance computers can generate vibrations from their cooling fans, which transfer to the desk and create noise. Placing Sorbothane under the laptop’s base or the computer tower can effectively isolate and stop vibrations from spreading to the desk’s surface. This is particularly useful for wooden desks, as they amplify the noise from vibrations.
9. Reduce Vibrations from Aquarium Pumps and Filters
Having a pet fish, turtle, or other aquarium animal can be a wonderful addition to the home. However, aquarium air pumps and filters can create vibration noise that resonates through the aquarium’s stand or nearby walls. These bubbling and mechanical vibrations can be quite a disturbance. Placing Sorbothane vibration-damping material under the pump or filter can stop vibrations from traveling. This can reduce the overall noise created and maintain a quieter space without disturbing the fish or other aquarium creatures.
10. Minimize Noise from Garage Door Openers
Garage door openers generate significant vibrations. For homes with attached garages, these vibrations can transfer to the ceiling and walls and spread unwanted noise throughout the house. Opening the garage door when leaving the house early in the morning or getting back late at night could even wake up members of the household.
Installing Sorbothane anti-vibration products between the opener’s mounting brackets and the ceiling helps absorb these vibrations before they can travel through the home. By cushioning the connection points, Sorbothane reduces vibration noise, making garage door operation quieter and less disruptive. This simple upgrade can vastly improve the comfort of your home.
Experience a Quieter Home with Sorbothane Vibration Solutions
These are just a few of the numerous ways Sorbothane can be used to effectively reduce vibration noise in your home. From quieting everything from cabinet doors to HVAC units, Sorbothane can help create a quieter, more peaceful environment by absorbing vibrations and minimizing sound transmission throughout your living space. Explore Sorbothane’s catalog of anti-vibration products today.