Is it supposed to be this noisy? Does anyone know how to calibrate this unit???
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Anything that causes the pump or lid to vibrate will cause noise. To insure maximun quiet running you should look down the hole, through which the water will be pumped, when you place the motor in the pump housing, and again when you place the housing under the top of the fountain. Move the spout to the center so that everything is aligned perfectly and there will be as little vibration as possible, which is the key to quiet running. It takes a little time and effort at first, but once you get the hang of it, it is very quiet. Also, make sure that you did not partially trap one of the pump's little feet in its housing, when you snaped it together after cleaning. This has become a very quiet fountain since I have learned to align the parts, and check the pump feet after cleaning, so that it functions as it was designed to do. The rubber fitting in the lid is great if you have the spout aligned through the center, and not at a slight angle where every vibration rattles the lid against the bowl. A little practice will work wonders in keeping this fountain quiet. I was not able to align other pumps as easily because of their disign and am very pleased with this design.
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I have only had the unit one night, but the fan noise does seem a little loud. Which is unfortunate because I kept reading how quiet it is and that is one of the main reasons I bought one. Not sure if it is just my unit, or if this is just how normally loud it is for others? Also, my fan ALWAYS seems to be running, even if I am not pushing it hard at all.
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Hate to say sounds like something wrong. I get the idea. Mine isn't that loud, but there is like an air noise, but doesn't seem to be a bad noise. Or hum, like some I've heard. Mine is more just the "perk" noise.Did you buy it from here. How often used? I'd contact Hamilton beach and ask. Since Amazon is merely the holder, Beach should know more the personality of unit.
928001
So far, my unit works well. Used it for four months. Have no idea what to do about the "noise". Running it in "thermostat" mode.
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I personal don't think its loud, its kind of a mumm.... I am very satisfied with is unit, does a good job.
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I have the newest model just delivered today. Nowhere near as noisy as the units in the videos. However mine is sitting on a concrete floor and not on wood.
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No I have not heard it, mine is silent, though I have yet to use it for long periods. I don't think it's normal, but if it still does what it says on the pack it's ok.If it's not broken don't fix it!
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Mine is noisier than I would expect at times, but nothing that has caused me too much alarm. I thought I heard it click a few times, but so far nothing reproducible or any overheating.
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Mine is noisy, but kind of a white noise. If I had it in the bedroom, it would not bother me, but I like that type of noise to be able to cover for other random noises from outside. It is most definitely NOT a quiet unit, though.
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That doesn't sound good, it sounds like a part is loose in the motor, I would personally return it. I bought 2 and they hummed and purred, there was no grinding noise at all. Hope this helps.
595194
Its not that loud. I hooked it up then unhooked it and went with a different model.
547358
Mine, which I bought about four months ago, does not make any noise. You might consider returning it. That is my only advice.
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I don't think you can calibrate it. I haven't seen anything on the device or the app that lets you do it. Myself and 3 other people I know use it on a regular basis and have never had this issue. You might have a defective unit.
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Not normal! No motor noise, maybe just a hum. Unless the motor is not stationed firmly and is maybe vibrating, I would return. Mine is so quiet, I sometimes forget it is there until I here running water!
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I wish I could help you but mine is very quiet, in fact I remarked to my husband about how quiet it was.Good luck with this problem.
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Mine isn't noisy at all. And mine works awesome and is well worth the price. Just bought mine used do I didn't spend the money a new one would be. Maybe it's clogged ?
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The low setting is not that quiet and the med and high are very noisy -- is this normal?? My husband can't tolerate noise.. Is there a number to call to find out if this noise is normal?