Noise level and essential oils: First, can anyone compare this to a well known noise to let me know how loud/quiet it is?
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I would say its quieter than a box fan on medium - more like a box fan on low. It's a different type of sound though - more of a whoosh than a whirring, if that makes any sense :) In terms of the essential oils, I like to dab lavender oil on a cotton ball and place it on the medicine cup. Doing that puts the oil directly in the path of the steam and it disperses nicely. Also, I'm able to change up the smells at will - without the concern of lingering odors from residual oils being left behind on the plastic.
1088866
Yes, mine is fairly noisy too, but I love it. However, I haven't been satisfied enough with my chickens. I'm trying to obtain a certain flavor. I can get the skin tasting pretty good, but I want a flavorful meat all the way through like how my mom prepared chicken. Still a great investment, though.
1204152
I did not find it loud at all .... only when priming; I saw those reviews before purchasing and took a chance as "noise" is somewhat subjective.
461166
Yikes, sorry to hear that. I guess it's all relative. It's loud without being abrasive. I have decent hearing, so I liked that it gradually increases (over about 15-30 seconds) so I can usually turn it off before it gets too loud. I have used it in two different apartments and can always hear it, even while in the shower. But it typically doesn't seem to stir my sleeping fiancé, who is a very heavy sleeper. Hope this helps.
1850909
It's quiet but not silent - depends on how quiet your house is and how good your hearing :-)
2176113
I have no noise really to speak of. I've used K&N; open oil type and did get some whistle.The good thing about the filter is no oil, no oil can get in your intake which I have read can happen.I've read a lot before I bought this and most, not all, say this is best way to go, gives you better air flow but not to much like open oil type and w/o oil. The closed oiled system is cheaper and will do fine, that fact that it's closed makes it quite. Either one is very good.
1639951
Hi Terry. Good point. Worth asking the seller. I don't know if all ac from them have the same issue. Plus, people may have different levels of tolerance for noise. I couldn't sleep. Maybe it is just me.
1996039
"Very loud"? I owned two of these after trying out three different brands/models in the last five years, and both were average noise level of a desktop computer fan. I would say if the noise you're hearing resembles something louder than a desktop computer running, then some thing is up. Good luck!
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It is not silent but it is much less noisy then the unit it replaced. I can sleep with it near my nightstand so noise wasn't a factor for me. There are two noise levels, with the compressor on and when the fan is on alone. If you are very noise sensitive this may be an issue for you.
1138846
It is whisper quiet. For goodness sake, how can someone else be the judge of your white noise needs? It's 30 bucks! Buy the d*mn thing and try it for yourself. If you don't like it you can sell it again here.
2002975
The noise level varies. On the lower cycles it's very quiet, but it does get a little louder when it reaches its peaks. It's still a relatively quiet massager overall, but it's not whisper-quiet or anything like that. I have very sensitive hearing and it doesn't bother me to lay on the mat though.
1439480
It's not noisy but not perfectly quiet. Just a low humming sound. I have used it in my bedroom and it did not keep my awake but some people are more sensitive to sounds than others.
374604
I use this in addition to a small, cheap as possible, black fan. I usually buy one at Target, etc. and stay away from the ones that say "quiet operation." Ha. By itself, it's loud, but noise levels are obviously different per house/apartment/city, etc. With both things, I usually don't hear a thing!
346209
Well, I think quiet is relative. It's a lot less noisy than some blow dryers I've owned, but it still makes noise...more like an air blowing "hum" than a loud gushing air sound. Hope that makes sense!
187765
I never heard any complaints from people I'm talking with, so I'll have tosay "no". And I talk on these things walking, in bed, and scuba diving (thatlast one is a lie). I will double check with friends to see if they ever hearany noise like that. I will also test with them, and report back if they dohear any booming sounds.
705909
I have not really noticed a noise, but I also use it for the most part in a room that always has an air filter running. I would have to try it out in a "silent" room to be certain. Like the others said, I am sure Amazon would replace it for you!
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On the two highest settings it can be loud.Easy solution is to turn the unit on either the highest setting or Auto about an hour prior to going into the room.At that point you can put it on the first or second settings overnight and it shouldn't disturb you.I leave it on Auto and sometimes it will cycle into high while I'm sleeping but that no longer bothers me.Effective machine the easier breathing makes the noise issue tolerable.