This unit runs more frequently than the last one I had. That's not a negative because it's pretty quiet. I installed it in my covered outdoor area and am happy so far. I can run the beers down to just above freezing on a hot day and what a treat it is! Typically I set it at 40 to 45 degrees. It has about a 5 degree buffer before it kicks on. My only mistake in purchasing this unit was not making sure the LED light would stay on until I turned it off. I contacted the company to be sure I didn't have a defective switch and learned by default it turns off automatically after a short time, like maybe 2 min. It looks much more elete with the light on, especially when entertaining at night. For that reason only, I would look elsewhere for my next purchase. Oh well....