Brand new delivered 11/14/18, for 10 days I have not thought of the motor noise, I think it's from the fan inside the freezer. It's just as noticeable as my old one. It's good that I can hear it working and it does cycle. The compressor is quieter than the fan. We need a smaller unit because we don't stock up frozen items as much. So overall, 10 days past, it's still running good, the water gets frozen in a reasonable time, I like the different level of trays in the refrigerator and freezer. Delivered and placed in my kitchen as I was told. It was easy , my place is one level, no stairs. My old 18 cubic feet top freezer Frigidaire lasted for 40 years. I hope this new unit will last about the same.