Why is the pump BUZZING so loud ? Can anyone help me ? Just installed it 20 min. ago !
2059010
Make sure you put water in it and I know it may sound funny but bang on it a couple of times and it should go away if not then contact the people where you got it from.
2059011
The answers to your concerns are really good, it might be a bad unit. Like they said, call support line, check the water level. If it buzzes all the time I'd want a new filter. Good Luck
2059012
Call the product support number, ask for brian woodruff and ask for a warranty replacement, as long as you email him the order information he will can get them sent
2153146
Not sure, my system is very quiet after that first fill up. Maybe it's defective, try calling customer service.
2160866
Depending on where the pump is sitting, it may be vibrating on the surface. It will make some noise, but compatative to other air pumps this one is quiet. You can also try putting a washcloth underneath it.
2043794
There should not be any noise other than the sound of the bubbles coming from it? Sounds like you have a defective motor.
379538
Yeah, i have the same buzzing noise. I took the car to a car-audio professional store and they told me that the sound is from the device, not from the car because sounds even with the engine off.It starts to annoy me a lot, if you know what could be the solution i will appreciatte.
885609
K. I got this for a second house. I haven't been there since installed, but my nephew is saying that it is loud. Reach out 2/1, and I will give you an update.
1073591
I've no idea if it's normal, but I doubt it. We just hear the fan, with volume directly relative to speed it's running. Nothing electrical buzzing at all.
1280775
It shouldn't be that loud! Mine is roughly a month old and it's only "noisy" when it it isn't full of water. Try filling to the max, if that doesnt help try cleaning the motor. Other than that it could be a bad motor......
872995
I have the same version but with a metal chassis and noticed this whine. I'm going to look into a replacement. It makes the noise about 20 seconds after plugging in the power.
546048
I havent installed it yet. My existing was sounded like the bearings were going out so I got one ordered, but it quieted back down. I would make sure that the drain on the bottom is clear so your not getting condensate in the bottom of the fan. If it were a high pitch noise, I would say it is a bearing, but low pitch noises are normally imballance - which could be caused by things like a little rub on a blade, blade manufaturing defect, condensate in the bottom, pluggage on the inlet or outlet, or a slight missalignment. Hope this helps and good luck. Sorry for the late response. I thought this was just junk email from amazon. I havent installed it yet. My existing was sounded like the bearings were going out so I got one ordered, but it quieted back down. I would make sure that the drain on the bottom is clear so your not getting condensate in the bottom of the fan. If it were a high pitch noise, I would say it is a bearing, but low pitch noises are normally imballance - which could be caused by things like a little rub on a blade, blade manufaturing defect, condensate in the bottom, pluggage on the inlet or outlet, or a slight missalignment. Hope this helps and good luck. Sorry for the late response. I thought... » Read More I havent installed it yet. My existing was sounded like the bearings were going out so I got one ordered, but it quieted back down. I would make sure that the drain on the bottom is clear so your not getting condensate in the bottom of the fan. If it were a high pitch noise, I would say it is a bearing, but low pitch noises are normally imballance - which could be caused by things like a little rub on a blade, blade manufaturing defect, condensate in the bottom, pluggage on the inlet or outlet, or a slight missalignment. Hope this helps and good luck. Sorry for the late response. I thought this was just junk email from amazon. « Show Less
977883
I would purge the system completely. The pump should make a coiling sound . Also invest in a tds meter. Does it taste worse that the tap water? If so you might have it plumbed backwards.
1280774
No, should not be that loud (but mine is louder than I would like). Mine reminds me of my old fish tank air pump in loudness. Sounds like yours may be vibrating inside of the unit.
1591196
Your water tube is NOT far enough in the filter pump! Mine does the same thing after I clean it, makes a hell of a racket! Then I just 'bump' it down gently but firmly and the noise stops!! Just make sure that the wheel is set properly into the pump motor. That should resolve the noise problem!
617127
For the first day or so, my pump (The electrical fountain pump) made very loud, irratating, buzzing noises. Those noises went away. I have now been useing the tank for several months now. However, the vibrations of the pump/filter cause the desk that the tank is on to vibrate. I imagine this is very stressful for my Betta. I am working on coming up with a better set-up for my Betta. I had just got this tank as a starter tank for him any way. The identical tank they sell at Walmart, but has the Tetra Whisper 3i filter powered by the external mini air pump may not cause this problem. If you are concerned, you could buy one of those air pump powered filters at PetSmart. For the first day or so, my pump (The electrical fountain pump) made very loud, irratating, buzzing noises. Those noises went away. I have now been useing the tank for several months now. However, the vibrations of the pump/filter cause the desk that the tank is on to vibrate. I imagine this is very stressful for my Betta. I am working on coming up with a better set-up for my Betta. I had just got this tank as a starter tank for him any way. The identical tank they sell at Walmart, but has the Tetra Whisper 3i filter powered by the external mini air pump may not cause this problem. If you... » Read More For the first day or so, my pump (The electrical fountain pump) made very loud, irratating, buzzing noises. Those noises went away. I have now been useing the tank for several months now. However, the vibrations of the pump/filter cause the desk that the tank is on to vibrate. I imagine this is very stressful for my Betta. I am working on coming up with a better set-up for my Betta. I had just got this tank as a starter tank for him any way. The identical tank they sell at Walmart, but has the Tetra Whisper 3i filter powered by the external mini air pump may not cause this problem. If you are concerned, you could buy one of those air pump powered filters at PetSmart. « Show Less
920285
Mine is noisy too, a high pitch whirring sound. I wondered if mine was broken as well but it has great suction so I think it's suppose to sound like that :)
2227830
The heater is clicking on and off without resetting then you are most likely not getting consistent flow from the pump. You are probably close to needing a pump. After draining tub, remove old pump and check the internals for wear/damage and odd movement...I suspect the thumping noise is the side to side movement of the impeller shaft as a result of bearing failure.
833322
I found cleaning the pump intake solved the problem. When I took my out, it had cat hair plugging the intake side. Once I got it cleaned out, it works like new!