How quiet is this? Are there videos of it in use? I live in a small apartment with thin walls so I need something quiet for early mornings.
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Definitely less quiet than a blender. You can have a conversation while the unit is one - but may need to raise your voice just a little.
1598885
We had an older unit (maybe 10-15 years) it was quite loud. This one is comparably quieter. It is not silent though; it does make noise. I am very happy w our unit... bought another for a different room. I give it (both Friedriches actually) 5 stars.
170250
I wish I could help you but mine is very quiet, in fact I remarked to my husband about how quiet it was.Good luck with this problem.
1878147
It's not as loud as the older models. Depends on how sensitive your neighbors are. I hardly notice it and it is right outside a window, but the window is closed.
353414
No it's extremely quiet mine is in our bedroom. I have had it for about. 6 months now and it works great!!
224926
It is not silent but it is much less noisy then the unit it replaced. I can sleep with it near my nightstand so noise wasn't a factor for me. There are two noise levels, with the compressor on and when the fan is on alone. If you are very noise sensitive this may be an issue for you.
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Is the area you're using it in large enough that you could move it to another room, or behind furniture? I don't notice the high-pitch noise so much but the growling motor is pretty loud to me, and so I use it in a central g room where it's not such a nuisance. The low setting volume is better but then it takes longer to dry the room(s). I hope you find a satisfactory solution!
1318336
It is very quiet. As it gets older the air sound gets louder, but my husband uses ours every night while I am sleeping and I don't hear it. Just a swish swish sound. It will not disturb your neighbors, above or below.
1387198
The fan is awesome for larger area, as the Deacon of my church this is why I purchased it and it has worked wonderfully and I was rather surprise that its not very loud at all and all three speed adjust very well according to the loudness which to me is very acceptable however I really don't know how it may sound in a close in area unless of course you have a rather large bedroom. I hope this will be of some help to you and Happy New Year and god luck.
374604
I use this in addition to a small, cheap as possible, black fan. I usually buy one at Target, etc. and stay away from the ones that say "quiet operation." Ha. By itself, it's loud, but noise levels are obviously different per house/apartment/city, etc. With both things, I usually don't hear a thing!
503468
Have had no noise with our unit. Very quiet.... but try it and if does not stop, send back. Hope this helps
2191512
Mine is quiet but it depends on which setting you use. If it's on the lowest and is still very loud then there is an issue.
1001487
its very quiet. if you put your ear up to it... you hear a slight and continuous buzz. so, in an otherwise silent bedroom, it might be noticeable and irritating until you tune it out (if you can)... but all conventional outside and most conventional inside applications it will be unnoticeable.
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On high, it`s what I would definitely call "loud." As in, it overwhelms most other noises in a room. On low, however, it`s not loud at all. Like lmclark76, I too like that low hum when it`s on low. I`ve found that the unit doesn`t cool as well when set to high. It cools beautifully on low and it is still powerful enough to feel across the hall and into an adjacent room. These units must make SOME noise; they blow strong currents of air. You`d be hard pressed to find any portable or window unit that is very "quiet." If "quiet" is an absolute must, then your only solution is a central air system. On high, it`s what I would definitely call "loud." As in, it overwhelms most other noises in a room. On low, however, it`s not loud at all. Like lmclark76, I too like that low hum when it`s on low. I`ve found that the unit doesn`t cool as well when set to high. It cools beautifully on low and it is still powerful enough to feel across the hall and into an adjacent room. These units must make SOME noise; they blow strong currents of air. You`d be hard pressed to find any portable or window unit that is very "quiet." If "quiet" is an absolute must, then your only... » Read More On high, it`s what I would definitely call "loud." As in, it overwhelms most other noises in a room. On low, however, it`s not loud at all. Like lmclark76, I too like that low hum when it`s on low. I`ve found that the unit doesn`t cool as well when set to high. It cools beautifully on low and it is still powerful enough to feel across the hall and into an adjacent room. These units must make SOME noise; they blow strong currents of air. You`d be hard pressed to find any portable or window unit that is very "quiet." If "quiet" is an absolute must, then your only solution is a central air system. « Show Less
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Mine definitely is not that loud. You could open it in bedroom and no one else would know. I would contact manufacturer. Got to be a way to change it.
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It makes a fair amount of noise. I'm not sure how much, but at any rate, the guy beside my office is able to hear when I'm getting up or going to bed. But that's up to the thickness of your walls. I tend to deflate it like a 'regular' mattress (so it almost silently hisses) without the power pump when I wake up, so I haven't run into many problems.
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Hi. I haven't installed it yet. But as soon as I do, I'll let you know. I'm hoping it is quieter. It may be another couple of weeks (mid-August) before I get it installed. Thanks! Stay tuned.