does the top close softly or does it clang? my guess is it's a soft close since it's plastic, but wanted to double check. thanks :)
1514842
I can't say I noticed a clang. I am just thankful it hasn't broken. It's a nice little canm. We use it for scooping litter
790338
The base is a weighted brass finished material. When I tap it with a metal object it doesn't ring....but has a dead sound like it's plastic. It has a laquer finish which wouldn't be necessary if it were solid brass. Best guess? It's not brass. Very attractive and very stable. Remember, brass will tarnish over time, I don't think this will.
2255287
Not noisy at all. It has a sound when it is close to finishing but the sound is very low.
38106
Also, be careful when you close it. A metal part always catches on mine and pulls at the fabric. This actually caused the fabric to tear. I try not to collapse mine if I don't have to now.
1595716
I just looked at mine. I noticed that I also had something rattling around inside. Sounded like a small piece of plastic. I saw no easy way to open. It doesn't affect the operation. I'm going to leave it and not worry about it. It's probably just something loose from the manufacturing process.
706603
I push down on the plastic piece and it seems to come loose and pop loose. They dont tell you what to do ...I hope i am doing the right thing. I do love it though. This is the second one that i have had. The last wasdifferent. I am sure you will like it.
1801717
No it does not, it has a very slow, soft close. I thought that was going to be an issue but it really has not. It is a beautiful can.
2189259
I have bought two of them and have had no problems with noise. I bought one for upstairs and one for downstairs. Only problem has been that some of the plastic latches seem to break easily.
1085552
There is a clank when the gate closes. I feel it's reasonable and acceptable, but if you're sensitive to noise, I wouldn't buy it. We use it to keep our dogs in the bedroom at night or they go outside and bark. When closing, we just close it slowly and that keeps it from making noise.
2112500
It is a little hard to close. It does get a bit easier with use. I haven't tried lubricating it, but maybe I will. It never was really an issue for me. One thin I noticed is that you have to make sure that you unlock the foot rest first. I sometimes forget to do that and that will keep it from closing.
2281769
Mine does not make a plastic crinkly noise, it's really quiet and I can't really think of a noise it makes. The material feels like a woven fabric, just slightly stiffer/slicker. It is slicker than a feather comforter so I do have to anchor it in the duvet.
1274721
Absolutely!!! Does not close hard at all!!! I have the same situation. Good Question!
1351215
mine closes slowly ... has good hinges and stays open when top is up ... but we use it in front of our bed and it has fulfilled all our needs
1939960
Mine vibrates across the counter top. You have to hold onto it to keep it from moving away from the cup under the spout. I have had a different brand that didn't have the problem. It doesn't get hot but it is extremely loud.
424878
I would definitely say it's fine- more of a soft close- does not slam shut...
570744
It is not noisy at all. As far as rusting goes, I have only had mine for a couple weeks. I don't think it will rust. It is really pretty and spins quite easily. Great fun to watch!
1015862
Just close the top and it will stop...if not, send it back and have it replaced...Mine never has had that problem...I hope this help you