Is it normal to hear a continuous electrical noise coming from the top side close to the fan? (similar to flies when they die in a electric trap)
1515268
No. I've had mine over 2 years and I've never heard anything like that. I only hear the fan and air blowing.
1515269
If you gently press down on the top of the distiller most of the "fly" noise will go away
1515270
No. There is a fan blowing and air but no snapping sound. I have had This distiller for 2 years and another for 15 before that and never heard an electrical sound. Maybe something fl inside the top motor or is loose. Does anything sound if it is turned upside down or when gently shaken when unplugged? I would get it checked or return it.
1615947
I don't think that's normal. Mine makes no sound at all. You should contact the seller and ask for a replacement. Do not leave it plugged in. It could be a fire hazard. Be safe.
1101765
Mine makes sort of a click noise but that is it. Mine is several years old though so guess they could of changed it. Very reliable little fan though!
710273
Mine makes a noise similar to a ceiling fan. I have mine in the living room, and I guess I am used to it and I don't really notice it anymore.
149986
There are two fans on one side. It is a bit loud. Fan noise is high pitched.
1910553
I hear no such noise in mine, however, I always leave mine in standby mode. I suspect you have a noisy cooling fan.
673954
The fan on my unit comes on as soon as I plug it in. I assume it is malfunctioning! If you operate it without the fan running it will probably overheat and burn out the components.
1290406
Yes, I have the same problem. I have learned to work around it. I make sure that I turn the main switch off, when I am not using the fan. I will check the channel switch, as suggested by other users. It is a very good fan, I would not replace it.
1485737
I asked the same question to manufacturer; they said yes it was normal. Sometimes my fan would not even start until there was enough heat generated for it kick in. I can only surmise that the machine is smarter than me!
769594
No noise at all! According to my fiance, if there is buzzing noise, it may not be properly grounded. We replaced the electric heaters all over the house and we are very pleased!
93642
I have this problem with my fan. I'm assuming it's from moving or repositioning the fan, since you have to pick it up from the top. It usually resolves itself if I turn it on and off and/or make sure the fan is aligned with the base.
1686823
I have not had any problems with the fan oscillating. I would think it would be a good reason for replacement, maybe take it back where you got it. The only thing I think is it should have a medium setting.
2060543
The fans on both of my units are very quiet, I don't notice them at all, and they're sitting on the desk next to me. It's a quiet fan hum of rushing air. If the noise bothered me, I'd sit them under the desk, maybe. I wonder if you got one with a bad fan?
59709
I am not sure this is normal. I have not heard such sounds. I do not however use it all night. I just use it for short periods to warm up a room quickly which it does very well. Hope this was useful. K Mandal
1054249
Seems to be the case. I was equally as disappointed with the extreme noise of the motor/fan.
858293
Never noticed a fan problem. I can hear it, but it's quite minimal (and I'm sensitive to noise).
2121419
I only heard mine the first time I powered it on (a sort of scratching sound as the fan hit the inner cage). Then the sound just went away.