How loud is this when running? Can anyone say how loud this pump is when running?
190282
It certainly isn't going to upset your neighbors! It isn't silent but it isn't louder than any other pump I have ever heard either.
960753
Ours is extremely noisy when running. We have a basement home theater in the room adjoining the utility room where the pump is located, and it's extremely unpleasant if the pump is running and we're trying to watch a movie. And that is with the utility room door closed.
1230708
Not too loud. With cork underlayment flooring I can barely hear it, and I have very good ears. Pump is in the crawl in space.
1028739
it was "whisper quiet" when i first bought it several years ago...over time it has gotten noticeably louder when it engages and when it shuts off, you will hear it from the first floor. i recommend this pump---it hasn't failed me yet!
2126932
I would not call it noisy but you can hear it run. The compressor makes a soft noise while running and every 6 minutes you hear the ice dropping in the basket. Nothing about the noise it makes is excessive in my opinion.
1731527
Mine pumps loud as long as the player I'm using is turned all the way up.. My player if actually to loud for my needs
538704
It's def louder than a portable generator. If you start it up and don't hear it, you better go check on it. Having said that tho, I don't mean to say that it is distractingly noisy, just that you're going to hear it running.
81173
I have also used the black and decker,it is loud. This pump is small approximately 6 to 8 inches long it is much quieter than the black and decker I would not say super quiet but it is not loud. I prefer it over the other pump
1702056
yes it's not loud but you actually hear the pump it's like a hummmmmmmmmm. Hope this helps
1831105
It's super loud. My office building has a Nursing Mothers Room that has three chairs with curtains around them and I've been in there when it's full and my pump is by far the loudest one. I don't mind since we're in a separate room, but if you were planning on doing it in an area where there's no sealed doors or full walls, I'm guessing people will be able to hear it. ...I've tried burying the pump in the bottom of the bag and covering it with my coat and it's still loud...
920744
Actually it's pretty quiet. The pump is located in the bottom of the unit so it's not by your ear.
2189261
I have been very pleased with my purchase. There is no loud noise when running. Maybe you should exchange. That doesn't sound normal.
1280776
Hey...Sometimes my motor sound louder than the water flowing. Usually, its a soft hum. Sometimes it will start off loud, then get soft as the water starts to flow. If you are concerned that you may have a bad motor, maybe you should try to get a replacement unit. Otherwise, make sure you have a full water level. If the water level is low, you will hear the pump churning more.
1016535
Im not sure..I brought for my boyfriend for his work van. The pump works. He did say pump is a lil noisy.
728932
It is fairly quiet, it also depends on the load, if you run at 90% of rated capacity it will be louder than running at 40%. I have ran the generator through the night and it was not bothersome at all.
17614
It's as quiet as can be for an electric pump. It does make noise, but it isn't that loud. I whole heartedly recommend this pump. If you're trying to pump in the middle of the night, it seems louder so I just throw a pillow over it.
2279350
Not overly loud, I run mine inside a separate building and can't hear it inside my house. You certainly would not won't to be in the room with it for ant length of time.