How quiet is this unit? It's going to be used at work under my desk and I don't want anyone to know or hear it. Is it loud enough to tell it's on?
2088061
I guess it depends on how quiet your office is. I just asked my coworker who is about 15 feet away and she said that she could barely hear it.
2088062
The main issue is that after a while like a few months it is very likely to keep switching off and on and this annoys me when I need to concentrate on a task.
2088063
I bought 3 of these IM-702 heaters in February, 2014. When they were new, they were very quiet. But after using them for several weeks, they became more and more noisy. The noise seems to be the heater coil vibrating. In addition the whole heater vibrates , which causes additional noise that is amplified if it sits on a wooden floor. They make the most noise during the first 5 minutes of operation, after which they are quieter. If you use the heater's thermostat, it may cycle on and off every 5 minutes, so in that situation it's always noisy .
2088064
I've used mine for two years now, and it's so quiet that I sometimes forget it's even on.
754655
No..the unit is quieter than my dishwasher or even the fridge when the comoressor is running. Id say equal to a small desk fan. I cannot hear it unless im in the kitchen.
1122549
I have it in a very small office and the only noise you hear is a small clink noise when it starts and stops. otherwise it is very quiet. alot quieter than my large frige at home.
2189331
I use it at work twice a day. It makes a thumping noise which I can hear, but I just had a co-worker step outside my cubicle & she couldn't hear it. I've talked to people on the phone a few times while it's been on & haven't heard any comments. Other than the thumping it's really very quiet.
2275650
not loud at all. I used it in an office setting and it didn't disturb anyone.
2228503
It is quiet. Don't buy if you plan on using it on surfaces other than a table or desk.
1709157
I would say it's whisper quiet. I would even go so far as to say someone in the same room might not be able to hear it. Thank you for shopping with DGS Novelties.
1266448
It's quite quiet, no problem for next door cubicles, the loudest sound is your feet. The beeps are pretty loud, but only occur when you start and when you change the speed. It does not beep when set up and running.
1886496
I have mine under the dining room table on carpet. I do not have to change TV volume. It is not loud,, but I can tell when someone has turned it on. It is more like white noise and depends on the current office noise level.
103117
It is not quiet per say but it isnt the loudest one I have had... I would not get it if you are trying to not let other hear you, if that makes sence.
2229780
It is loud but not so you can hear it on a different floor. If it was that loud I would not want it. When I go to an area that is far away I TAKE IT WITH ME TO THAT AREA. The unit is light so there is no problem. It beeps for about 30 seconds before it shuts off.
1473337
The unit isn't super loud or super quiet. But you do hear when it is on. However I have slept with the unit just 2 feet away or less with no problem. The noise level shouldn't be a major concern. If it is than this type of air cleaner is not what you should be looking for to clean your air.
1673615
It does make noise but its not that loud. I have it right next to my desk. when its not running it is silent.
2001091
It is not silent and it is not noisy. You can easily hold a conversation while standing next to it. It is quieter than window air conditioners I've been around. If it is running next to the head of the bed while you are trying to sleep, there is no doubt you will know it is there. Will it annoy you? My wife is phonophobic and on low speed it didn't bother her: she described it as a white noise she could overlook.
415448
Can this thing work as a silent alarm? I want to use it so that I know if someone is walking through the hallway outside my office, but I want it to be silent on that transmitting end and be notified by the remote. Does anyone know of a product like that which I can use that is discreet and won't scare the crap out of my co-workers?
1947847
On the low setting it will be pretty quiet. On high there will be a noticeable sound. I like it on my desk because it muffles out other conversations sort of like a white noise. I like this fan a lot.
1124656
It is very quiet. I don't like any noise when I sleep and sometimes I put this unit on my nightstand and it doesn't bother me. When it is in our family room I don't even notice that it is on.