The model Turnandcough (great name) mentions is not among the models that LG markets as low noise. You have to get one of the higher priced models that specifically mention low noise as a feature if you want the 41 decibel rating. Same with GE and other brands marketing low noise, it's a way to get us to pay more than we ever thought we would for 'fridge. Have you noticed how what used to be three figure items or slightly more than a grand items like bed mattresses, 'fridges, dishwashers, etc. have now at least tripled in price to get what is perceived to be "quality" product. There have been products like SubZero, Viking, etc. that were expensive, but they weren't mainline marketed like the makes under discussion now. We just paid almost three grand for a good Sealy mattress and that was midline in the product lineup. (Nothing like a aching 50 year old backs to help pricey mattress sales.) I don't even remember three thousand dollar mattresses in bed stores ten years ago. Maybe Stearns & Foster was, don't know. Same with refrigerators, I don't remember the plethora of high priced models marketed to the general consumer market like you see now in the big box stores.
