How loud is this machine. I have the Hawaiian shaved ice machine and love it but it is too loud to take to work and am looking for something a little quiter.
1502640
Actually, the one I received only worked for a minute or so and it did not shave the ice, it just did nothing.
1502641
It is about the same noise level as most blenders. Depending on your own office environment, it might be disruptive to co- workers even if you only use it once a day for a few minutes.
1502642
We haven't used it since last summer so I don't remember but I don't remember it being super loud, it's just a little guy....It's supposed to be 60's here this week so I'll pull it out again and let ya know.
1690524
At first I thought it was a bit loud, but on later uses, I didn't find it to be any louder than my previous mixer. It is a somewhat different sound, though, so maybe that's why it got my attention at first. At any rate, I love it. It's a good solid machine and works great.
2244421
I have found that this machine chips ice just great and we use it for a lot of different kinds of drinks. We have also used it to make snow cones and other types of ice related things because I am a diabetic and can not use the store bought items as they have a lot of sugar which I am not allowed to have.
977350
Absolutely not! Every day I say "I hate this thing!"! It groans and moans loudly, the ice dropping into the tray is very loud, and it has never dispensed cubes through the door. It always crushes the ice so it takes forever to get a glass full and it's loud for a long time while it grinds. My husband wears hearing aids and the crushing noise drives him up the wall with his aids in and he says he's going to get rid of it while I'm not home because he hates it too. Since it crushes ice no matter what you ask for, it makes a mess all over the floor then the little pieces of ice that don't come out when you stop melt and drip all down the front. The stainless is IMPOSSIBLE to keep clean, it always has fingerprints, smears, dust, and water trails all over it and it's just my husband and I, no kids. And did I say it's LOUD?!
1011092
We went through three of the Emerson Ice Makers in about 1 year. After a big hassle we were able to replace machine #2 under warranty. Ice maker (the replacement) #3 started making noise after a few weeks. Wife found an Igloo brand portable ice maker. The Igloo is cheaper and much better. I haven't had any problems with it in over a year. Hope my experience helps.
1534918
The question is how do you quantify a "very loud" noise. What may seem loud to you may not seem loud to me at all. Of course, with age, most things are not as loud as they were! I would suggest going to a store that has a shaver display and run one to see how it compares to yours. Mine does make noise but it is not too loud to me. You can also see if anyone posted a video shaving (I think there are several) to hear the noise as well. Good luck.
21701
The machine itself is not loud at all. Its the whine the blade makes when cutting that is loud.
1207565
Very good. Whether you use hard ice or frozen fruit it chops it up pretty well. My smoothies come out great. That's the main purpose I bought this blender and yes I would buy it all over again :) but it is very loud when you blend. If that doesnt bother you then it's perfect!
224715
It works great! Crushes ice smooth. Only draw back which won't be easily solved is the noise. I don't believe there is a quiet blender that blends ice quietly. Very quick and would recommend.
91438
Ours has been noisy from Day 1, approx 6 months ago. Even half as noisy would be welcomed, but it works perfectly and makes excellent lattes & espresso, so we tolerate it. I believe the loud noise is part of its design, not a symptom of something wrong. Hope this was helpful. Happy holidays!
1100328
The machine is fairly heavy. Is very stable. But I returned mine because the motor bogs down and overheats after just a few snow canes are made. It does not even come close to making as much shaved ice as it claims. Hope this helps you.
1411287
My wife says: The machine does not make any more or less noise than any other machine she uses. It does make a peculiar noise when powered up to "rehome" the needle to exact center if it is not already there. This is normal, but there is noting in the user manual about this. In general, she thinks that it IS pretty quiet and adds that it is a very good machine. Mike
1991928
This machine is super quiet! My husband was on it a couple days ago and I had no clue. I was in the next room and the door was open. I don't even need to raise the volume on the tv when I'm on it. As long as it's put together correctly (it's very easy), then the machine is silent.
813850
I don't know what the ice shavings are like in Hawaii but this is like fluffy shaved ice, not chips of ice, more like fluffy snow...enjoy!!! It's a great machine, we make smoothies all the time with it.
38469
I find mine makes all kinds of noises. It sounds like it's from outerspace?! I suppose it's due to all that jazz going on inside. With that being said, it pulls the water in, makes and drops the ice and works quite efficiently. I wouldn't worry about all the noises unless it's not functioning properly...
769369
I just got a B40 for Xmas. The "slight vibration" as Keurig calls it, when it starts up in the morning and in between cups is very loud to say the least. It sounds like one of those air tools used at the tire store. I live in an apartment and the manager left me a noise warning under the door today, telling me several of my neighbors have complained about the loud noise at 6:30AM. If I receive two more warnings, I can be evicted with out notice. So it looks like my Keurig is going back. :( I really wish Keurig would offer a solution.
2005757
The standard motor that comes with the unit has burned out on my last two units. I bought a whole new unit to replace the first and the motor burned up on it in two seasons. I only make ice cream on occaision and in no way over taxed the motor on either of the first two. I purchased this replacement motor on amazon and it says it has an industrial strength motor. I haven't use my new one yet, so I'm interested to see if it will ouitlast the others. I would suggest replacing the motor and making ice cream without delay. I'm figuring it's part of the cost of operation.