How noisy is the unit when operating?
339112
The unit gives off a hum that is hear our 10 feet away. That is when the unit is running. I have found that they tend to break with in a month or two of purchase. I have had one that lasted 3 years though.
339113
You probably won't hear it unless it's in your bedroom. It's like a small fan on low speed, maybe quieter.
339114
very low noise . About the sound a small fan would make from a computer cooling system. From 5 to 10 feet away you will not notice it.
339115
You know it's there but it is by no means loud and offensive, very soft. Can only hear it from 5-10 ft away. Not a problem. Love it!
801842
I had no problem with noise from the unit. Even slept with it in a small bedroom and was surprised I didn't notice it after a short while. It is rated for 800 square ft. which meant I had to move it around until the problem resolved, but that was my fault for not paying attention to the details. Otherwise very pleased with the product. Hope this helps.
2120778
Mine is noisy too, but I have it in a closed utility room. With the utility room door closed, it is not objectionable. Love the pressure boost!
225386
In my opinion, it's not noisy. I think it's more quiet than a window AC. I really like the hum of the motor, and it doesn't bother me at all.
1384238
It's not extremely noisy but not real quiet either. I have it mounted in my kitchen which is kind of medium sized so that might make a difference. It puts out alot of air though.
1463333
Mine is actually very quiet. I had another model that was extremely noisy, so I am very happy with this model.
2038023
I'd say it's fairly noisy but it's the nice kind of white noise that helps me sleep. I don't even notice it. I work nights and appreciate the fan noise that comes from the unit while I'm trying to sleep as it blocks out a lot of the street noises.
625183
I do not consider the unit to be loud. It does run a fan continuously to move the air in the room so it does not turn off very much. The unit has an energy star rating. Love the unit - - seems to be one of the best that I've encountered.
1996202
I don't think it's loud at all. I've had it running 24/7 in my bedroom since I got it and it's pretty quiet. It's about the same noise as a window a/c or quieter. Hope that helps!
129126
The unit is not that loud. You of course can hear it running but the humming noise is tolerable.
1818416
Quite noisy - we moved it to the basement from the living room. I can't compare to a window AC but it is noisier than a central air. Although it is the proper size for our house, it ran continuously to achieve a 45% humidity for our house.
753284
It makes about the sane noise as a comparable Window unit. I have it in the wall slot right by my couch. I have to increase the volume on my TV by a couple clicks when the A.C. is running.
1235257
We are using it in a salon atmosphere where blow dryers are going throughout the day, so I had not noticed if there was much "noise" coming from the unit. Also, we keep it in the back of the salon where it is coolest in the winter. It doesn't appear to be loud but yes, I can hear it blowing when I am close by. Being I'm not in a quiet environment I'm not sure this answer is going to be much help. Have a nice day.
729717
My unit does not make the loud noise reported. I do hear the compressor kick on and hum but I don't find it to be any louder than other refrigerators.
625184
It is not too bad from a noise perspective. Mine runs in the basement almost constantly and is OK. If you spend a lot of time next to it the noise could be of concern. The unit is energy start rated but my electrical consumption has significantly jumped this year. Mainly because I have the drain hose connected to it so it runs much more than my old unit where I would forget to empty the bucket on a regular basis.
1473337
The unit isn't super loud or super quiet. But you do hear when it is on. However I have slept with the unit just 2 feet away or less with no problem. The noise level shouldn't be a major concern. If it is than this type of air cleaner is not what you should be looking for to clean your air.
194387
It is pretty darn quiet, I've never measured, but it isn't noticeable if it is running or not most of the time. I've got one in my shop and I hear a window unit from 2 rooms (masonary walls) over it.