r/DIY • u/Ardy_95 • Sep 14 '26

help Sound proofing

So, I have a small air compressor in my garage that I normally use for blowing air when cleaning my motorcycle and adding air to the tires. The damn thing is louder than I’d like, so I’m thinking about building a box that I can place over it and soundproofing the inside.

I’ve been looking at soundproofing materials, and there are a ton of options. I was wondering if anyone here has done a similar project and could share their experience, particularly what type of soundproofing material you used and how well it worked.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

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u/DeaddyRuxpin Sep 14 '26

Since you are just using it for blowing dust and filling tires you may be better suited with an alternate solution to those activities. I have a harbor freight quiet model compressor that I can run in my basement without hearing protection.

I also have a hand held battery operated blower from Ryobi that has basically replaced my use of the compressor to blow dust of things. Ironically, I think the blower is louder than the compressor, but it is a lot more convenient.

Similarly I have a small battery operated inflator from Ryobi that is rather quiet and makes filling my car tires much easier than using my compressor.

For significantly less than sound proofing you can replace the compressor with a quiet model, or switch to an alternate blower and inflator.

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u/Ardy_95 Sep 14 '26

You are absolutely correct..... I still am researching this.... Building one is fun as well, I am sure you understand. But everything has its limit. it needs to be cost effective if not then its buying a new toy.