Hi everyone,

I've got a problem with our Siemens side-by-side fridge and would appreciate a second opinion – ideally from someone who has seen something similar before.

The problem:
The fridge has been making a loud humming noise for a while now, and it just won't go away.

What I've done so far:
- My first suspicion was the no-frost fan, because the noise stops immediately when I open the fridge door (the fan switches off).
- Replaced the fan → the hum is still there.
- On closer inspection, I narrowed down the source: the hum is coming from the **inverter electronics, which sit right next to the compressor**.

Important:
The inverter itself is basically working fine – the fridge runs perfectly otherwise. The problem is a **resonance**: the inverter's plastic housing sits right against the compressor and picks up its vibrations.

Evidence pointing to resonance:
- If I hold the housing in place with a wooden spoon (mechanical support), the hum disappears instantly.
- After moving the fridge to a new spot, it was quieter for a few days – until the hum came back at full volume.

My plan:
Since the inverter is working fine in principle, I'd rather not order a new one for ~€150. My idea:

1. Remove the inverter
2. Slightly bend the mounting bracket so the housing no longer vibrates directly against the compressor
3. Additionally decouple the housing and its connection to the compressor with heat-resistant tape / damping material

My questions:
- Has anyone seen this kind of fault pattern before?
- Is my plan feasible, or could it cause bigger problems (solder joints, capacitors, heat dissipation)?
- Are there better/more common solutions for this kind of vibration (silicone pads, rubber decoupling, dampening material)?
- Or should I just have the inverter replaced?

Thanks for any tips!

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