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cooling
The quietest box fans, by published decibelsMost box fan makers publish no noise figure at all, and one says it does not test for sound. Here are the few that do, and how to pick a quiet one.
kitchen
The quietest microwaves: beeps, doors and humA microwave makes four different noises, and makers publish figures for almost none. Here are the models you can mute and the quietest doors and fans.
bedroom
The quietest mini fridges for a bedroomMost mini fridge makers publish no noise rating at all. We found the ones that do, and explain which type of fridge to put in a room where you sleep.
kitchen
The quietest range hoods, rated at full powerRange hood makers advertise the sone rating of their slowest speed. We ranked hoods on how loud they are when you actually cook, using certified ratings.
bathroom
The quietest bathroom exhaust fans, by real sonesThe sone rating on the box is measured under ideal conditions. We ranked bathroom fans on how loud they are once installed, and on the duct you have.
kitchen
The quietest garbage disposals, honestly rankedNo maker publishes a decibel rating for a garbage disposal. Here is how to find a genuinely quiet one anyway, and the models worth buying.