I got this and the water outlet is very noisy, like it's choking on the air coming out with the water. Is this normal or is mine defective?
888019
Unfortunately, that's normal. That's the problem with the air driven system.
635098
Not in our home. I wouldn't worry. It sounds like you have air being sucked into the line...check your plumbing connections.
1573867
I have no problem with mine when I turn it on however when I turn it off I hear pipes rattle which is caused by pipes not secured properly or the plumber did not put in a air absorber which is a 3''-6'' pipe above the angle stop. It a stops the water from jarring the pipes.
1411551
The water does spew out even at the lowest setting. Not sure why. Our unit is fairly new. Maybe close to one year.
1525445
I am having the same problem with mine. My friend tested it and found it works okay at some water pressures but not others.
1073523
I haven't had that problem and I use my machine daily so I would say no, it's not normal. If it's not the outlet (do other appliances work using that same outlet?), the tank isn't empty, it sounds like the machine broke.
2109611
Mine only hums if the water is low. Otherwise it is virtually quiet. Make sure it is filled to nearly the top. If that doesn't help maybe the motor is bad.
1980140
I have had mine for several years, and no problems whatsoever. It sounds like yours is defective and you should see about having it exchanged.
1799184
Possibly a defective unit? I think if you have good connections that do not leak, beyond that I would return the unit for another one. My unit has worked great from day 1.Good Luck, Dan
2222727
No, not normal. Mine was fine. Probably needs to be unscrewed and re installed with some teflon plumbers tape around the threads. Good Luck.
1546658
I would return it and ask for a new one. The one I received only turns off if I press the button or if the water runs out. I agree with the other answers about assuring the water level is not too high.
1397561
No. Unfortunately sounds as if there's a problem. Too bad because it is a fantastic addition to our home. Have had it since January with no problems whatsoever. You should return it and I recommend you get another.
2153148
It's normal at first fill up, I was concerned about the noise also but after about 2 hrs the tank filled up and the noise stopped. Follow the manual it's very descriptive. After the tank fills up you have to let all the water out (about 5 min). When it fills up again the water is safe to drink and there's no noise. Good luck.
1028979
I have not had this problem. Is your Water Pik old? I just replaced mine with the new model. It is much better than the old one. Lighter and quieter.
1904288
I have seen mixed opinions about the water flow. I personally had this same issue. But I took the filter off the faucet then took unscrewed the filter out of its housing and made sure all the water was out of filter then did the reinstall steps like I was puting a new filter in. I then put the fu lter back on the faucet. Then very slowly turned the water on to slowly fill the filter with water. And behold I got my flow back I had before. I think there was a air pocket in the filter. Give it a try see what you think. i hope this helps let me know.
1236684
mine has great outflow, check your pump output?? pump size ample to do the job?? filter plugged??? is the red flag in the bubble showing the filter plugged??
1208174
It is faulty, I have had several of these and once in a while you get one like this...sorry but they are cheap. The one I have now flows great too, like most do. It must be something to do with manufacture process...FYI