What would make the generator start running louder?
208694
Agree with the first response - when the engine has to furnish power for a larger electrical load, it will necessarily have to work harder, and somewhat louder. This applies for Normal operation.
466342
Mine is always on with no load as well but also pretty quiet. It will ramp up a lot under load. I don't find the no-load noise too much but under load it can be pretty loud.
1399043
I don't remember it being loud, just a little motorized noise. You should return it and have it replaced if it's loud! Good luck!:)
1501628
not as loud as a diesel or gasoline generator. let's face it, there is an engine running, it is going to make noise.
1510639
I have not wired it in yet. Ones made ban other manufacturer do make that noise when they are powering a load. That is why I purchased this version to test for that. Sorry.
178594
The noisiest part is upon startup. If nothing is being processesed, the pieces can rub together until fed. The motors is a low hum. Nothing louder than crunching carrots...
1993921
Well, first let me say I don't have an RV. But if I did, and my neighbor had this generator I would move my RV to a spot far away. Don't get me wrong, I love the generator but I feel it may be too noisy for the RV park. They may kick you out before they play the egg toss game !
1896325
Its a high frequency PWM (15khz), so not audible in my setup. Im using it in a small motor so I cant hear any whine. Im not sure if this would be the case on a larger motor under stress.
1329915
If generator has fuel pump. That could be the cause. If gravity fed, then there might be an obstruction in fuel line. Remove carburator fuel bowl to see if fuel is present
2029675
I don't have another generator to compare it to, but it is pretty darn loud. Certainly louder than a walk-behind lawnmower.
24688
A bit louder than a Honda generator. I ran it on the side of my house and was able to watch TV about 25 feet away in my house with no problems. My house is well insulated and has newer windows. That may be a factor also. Thought originally I would have to build a sound barrier but didn't need to. Only heard a hum.
1211869
The noise level is very acceptable, considering the fact that you have no electric.Solid generator. Bought mine 6 yrs ago, money well spent.
1972849
I had the same noise with mine. Couldn't figure out why. It stopped when I upgraded to the Nest Thermostat.
374743
I have this same problem. It's loud and I can't for the life of me figure out why it started or how to stop it. I'll have to buy a new machine (not this one).
1681450
This is suppose to be a quite generator but I think any generator would be to loud for camping
311217
When mine goes on, it makes a loud pop and then a very loud and noticeable vibrating noise, like from a coil or something. This dies down after several seconds, and then it runs quietly....until the next cycle. It cycles several times an hour. Have had the unit for 11 months, and it has made these noises the whole time. Negligible effect on my electric bill.
1754728
I replaced a Generac GP5500 with the Westinghouse generator. The Westinghouse GP7500E is very quiet compared to the Generac