Is it normal for this to make a clicking type of noise 1 minute before it starts lighting up for the alarm process? I want to know if mine is faulty.
327937
Mine does not make any clicking noise. That definitely sounds like a defect to me.
327938
I don't notice a clicking noise, though admittedly I'm a fairly heavy sleeper & I don't wake up until the maximum light & bird alarm. I would think a loud clicking would awaken me, so I'm voting yours might be faulty.
327939
I think most alarms make a slight clicking sound, which is usually all it takes to wake up my wife, just before the alarm starts. I never notice it until I tried to figure out how on Earth my wife managed to wake up in anticipation of the alarm. If on the other hand it is a loud clicking noise that sounds like a defect. The manufacturer's customer service can provide the best answer and a warranty replacement if what you are hearing is a defect. A lot of people over 30 have already lost significant hearing, so you can't go only based on people who say they can't hear a click. I haven't noticed it, but I am not that observant either. I think most alarms make a slight clicking sound, which is usually all it takes to wake up my wife, just before the alarm starts. I never notice it until I tried to figure out how on Earth my wife managed to wake up in anticipation of the alarm. If on the other hand it is a loud clicking noise that sounds like a defect. The manufacturer's customer service can provide the best answer and a warranty replacement if what you are hearing is a defect. A lot of people over 30 have already lost significant hearing, so you can't go only based on people who say they can't hear a click. I haven't... » Read More I think most alarms make a slight clicking sound, which is usually all it takes to wake up my wife, just before the alarm starts. I never notice it until I tried to figure out how on Earth my wife managed to wake up in anticipation of the alarm. If on the other hand it is a loud clicking noise that sounds like a defect. The manufacturer's customer service can provide the best answer and a warranty replacement if what you are hearing is a defect. A lot of people over 30 have already lost significant hearing, so you can't go only based on people who say they can't hear a click. I haven't noticed it, but I am not that observant either. « Show Less
906764
I have two units; one for heat and one for the AC. Only the one for the AC clicks on and off. The manufacturer offered to replace it, but then said that 50% of them make that noise. Of course, the AC hasn't been on in months (I live in PA), but I actually think that either it stopped the clicking, or I got used to it and totally ignored it. I actually had two Honeywells for years that were totally quite, but they became inaccurate and shut the heat and AC on and off, and that noise was louder than the clicking. Ya can't always get what you want.
1334748
Mine makes a clicking noise too. I wouldn't mind, but the clicking noise is quite loud compared to the machine running on the "Low" setting. I haven't tried this yet, but maybe it only clicks in "Auto" mode? I didn't notice it for the first few days when I had it running on High all the time.
1334751
Haven't noticed any clicking from mine, but then I'm not always in the particular room in which we use it. Is it like an electrical snapping sound, or more like a trickling water sound?
530318
Mine only makes the noise for a few seconds when I first plug it in. Other than that it is quiet for me.
1920715
not sure if it is normal but mine also makes a noise. i make sure i am awake & at home while charging just to be safe.
1380668
It sounds like a defective unit. Mine works perfectly.... knock on wood... no issues so far and I've had it for over a yr.
1865369
Do the lights show that the bar "thinks" it's off? (ie, it really does turn off). There are some wires connecting this to your audio source - if you disconnect them, does that cause any change? (also, as with any electronics, you might try unplugging, wait 20 seconds, then replug in). I can't think of a good reason for such a noise other than the unit dying, but these things might prove it.
1964275
Mine does the clicking as well on startup. It is sound activated with a built in microphone. Have you tried it with music?
938276
well does it make any noise at all when you pull the trigger? It could be jammed or the battery could be faulty.
361438
Hi, It sounds like you had a power failure or lighting strike to the system. This happened to me and the alarm continued to sound-off. The only way to stop the alarm from ringing is to disconnect it from the main power source. Rotate the entire alarm counter-clockwise until it is unsecured from the base. There is a socket plug connector to the power source. Unplug. If this the only unit in the house that is sounding, it is defective and needs to be replaced.
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Is it normal? I don't know, probably not. Is it common? Yes - http://forums.cnet.com/7723-7596_102-269426/clicking-noise-after-powering-off-sony-kdl-40v3000-lcd-hdtv/ I have the same model and it clicks when it's off. And mine also did reboot once or twice - but nowadays everything is full of software you know, so I am not surprised - it can crash, reboot and so on. As long as it boots again everything's cool.
530319
It will make a clicking noise in the beginning for first few secs then it stops. I'm very pleased with mine, it works great
1429108
Yes I just received mine and right out of the box making a loud clicking noise, what did you do? Help
656221
I haven't had any problem. My husband thought it wasn't working after the electricity went out but we notice when the time flashes on the screen the system isn't turned on, it should be a steady light even if the time is wrong. Is the light on the on/off knob red? If its red its on stand by. Great sound from this sytstem, we like it.
211912
Mine is noisier than I would expect at times, but nothing that has caused me too much alarm. I thought I heard it click a few times, but so far nothing reproducible or any overheating.
610374
No, that is not normal, I have mine for two years. Are you sure it off and not just on the low mode, it is very quite.I believe there is a timer feature, make sure it is not set to go off automatically. Return it if it ahs a problem.