In a hermetic compressor for use on an air-conditioning unit as well as a refrigerating
unit such as a refrigerator and a showcase, there is disclosed a constitution designed
to provide a silently operated hermetic compressor that has an intake muffler readily
assembled thereon. The hermetic compressor including a substantially disk-like
elastic member disposed between the intake muffler at an outlet thereof and a cylinder
head is provided, in which an outlet orifice of the intake muffler constantly remains
pressed against an intake valve port through a gasket.