Is the motor as loud as some reviewers say it is
1509008
I have not noticed a loud motor. However, my son only turns it on every so often.
1509009
I don't think it's loud at all! It has a slight hum when the motor kicks on.
1509010
This is an AWESOME product! There IS a hum when it's on, but not horrible. The worst noise occur when the water goes below fill-line, but that's an easy fix once you add water. Took 5 days or so for the jellyfish to get in correct position, but they did progressively better each of those days. Just didn't want buyers to freak. :)
1509011
The first couple uses didn't have any sound then the more I used it the motor was super loud and distracting. To the point I couldn't use it anymore. Which sucks because the tank itself is so cool with the jelly's!
1509012
In the beginning it was quiet. But after being turned on everyday for 2 months (I have it in an Elementary School Library). It is not overpowering loud but it definitely not quiet.
1716279
It really depends on what you're grinding. The motor itself is not too loud; I've heard far worse. But if you start off with something very coarse, of course it's going to begin by making a much louder noise than when it gets to be a finer consistency. It also has a lot to do with the proximity to where the family is sleeping, which I can't address.
527802
I've owned two of them and they have always made at least some sound. I don't know if I'd describe it as "loud" though. One of my cats was scared of the noise so I bought a cheap timer which allows me to set times during the day where the power gets turned on (the same thing people use for Christmas lights). I only turn it "on" for 2 hours twice a day and it works fine. I'd suggest doing that. No need to run the motor 24 hours a day since you don't need to.
1463551
It is still fairly loud. The lower setting isn't too loud but if you really want to move things, you'll probably need it on the higher setting and it's noticeably louder.
2256850
The motor is not loud but the mobile clicks as it turns. It plays music or an ocean sounds but both are too loud, even on the lower volume. The ocean sound is not as soothing as it should be. We kept it because our son likes looking at the sea animals but we'd never use the sound or motor.
1498770
It isn't very loud at all, in fact the water coming out hitting the water in the bottom makes more sound than the unit its self , I don't hear the motor, just the sound of water. I purchased a smaller cheaper unit a few months prior and the motor was lound, I have could hearing and it would wake me so I had to return it. Hope this helps.
2042381
The motor is loud. But u can cover it while using the motor which does decrease noise...I did that when I did not want to wake grandchild.
175587
When it's on the lowest setting it makes a low motor sound. On medium and high it is definitely louder. High is almost too noisy for me.
1009279
It's got a nice purr to it but no, it's not super abnoxioisly ricer loud. It's a good low rumble, not that annoying whine some exhausts make. If you get pulled over, it won't be from your exhaust.
383796
I would not call it quiet, but its not intolerable. I do not know about the motor.
959850
The motor is not quiet by any means. It's not too bad when idling but when you run the dough through to compress it, it is the loudest sound in the world. My neighbor runs a gear mfg company and said the motor would be quieter if larger.
1653153
I don't have much to compare it against, but I'd say its slightly loud, but not too bad. If it is completely silent, it's very noticeable, but otherwise, its not too bad.
342099
I don't know decibel wise but I don't find it loud at all. There's no clicking or whirring of the motor. What you hear is the breeze blowing.
1280773
The motor on mine definitely drowned out the water but I wouldn't say it was obnoxiously loud either. I got used to it and the dogs/cats loved it so it was worth it from that standpoint.
340344
I don't think it is super loud, but it makes some noise... I have not owned any others of these to have something to compare it to
779724
quiet enough, but it is a FAN, if you can not expect total silence. The motor needs to turn:)
1163654
Yes, it's very quiet. Also, it depends on the shoes you're wearing. The lighter the shoes, the better but strictly speaking of the motor itself, it is very quiet. I hope this helps!