Is this loud when its on?
295774
No it is not. I actually don't even hear the steam coming out or the boiling water. I'm usually reading a magazine while under the hood. By the way, the machine is timed to stay on for 20 minutes. More than enough time to reap the wonderful benefits of this product.
295775
No not at all. Nothing like a dryer. The noise you hear is the small container of water boiling.
295776
Not at all, all you hear is the low hiss of the steam. I love this product and as this winter has been exceptionally cold, I've been using my steamer two times per week to maintain moisture.
2016439
It's noisy, I have mine in my movie room and do not really hear it if the TV is on. But if ur going to put it in ur bedroom it will prob keep u up at night.
1578110
Yes, it is loud. I was warned by one the reviews before buying it, but bought it anyway. I am happy with the machine overall, but the noise has got the biggest downside.
51009
Actually, no. It's quiet silent. I was surprised to hear it. I thought it would be way more noisy.
1700723
Yes, it makes a fairly loud "click" sound when it switches on and off. I had to replace my 12 year old switch with a new one. Same brand. But this new one is much louder than the old one.
1425532
It's pretty loud. I have thin walls and I always have my tv or radio on when my roommate is home. She has never said anything about the sound, but I still like to be careful.
75092
Nope. It is on the loud side in my oppinion. We can't use it before bedtime as a result.
857990
Not very loud when your radio is on. I hardly noticed it until I received this question...
110008
It is not too loud, but it is noticeable due to the fact that the fan is attached to a metal box. I have mine tucked away in a place where I do not hear it unless I'm near it. The benefits outweigh the any sound it produces. You have the option of turning the fan off, if your device has a fan. I prefer having the fan of the box and my device on for optimal cooling. I hope this helps!
1811339
It does make some noise while operating but, it is not loud to me. This is my second Panasonic and I like them very much. When this ones quits working, I plan on buying another.
898370
It isn't loud at all. There is a slight hum, but not one you really notice. If you ever heard a small fan, the ones you push the button and they blow in your face, it's kind of like that.
538704
It's def louder than a portable generator. If you start it up and don't hear it, you better go check on it. Having said that tho, I don't mean to say that it is distractingly noisy, just that you're going to hear it running.
1570010
Are you referring to the amount of noise it makes when its running? My unit is in storage for the winter, so I cannot measure for you, but I can attest that it is no louder than the average window unit.
389600
No, its not noisy. but you can hear it, its a soft sound maybe like a small fan, its not an annoying sound.
1158402
I don't think it is loud at all. I am very pleased with everything about it.
1382466
I personal don't think its loud, its kind of a mumm.... I am very satisfied with is unit, does a good job.
238907
I might just be so used to it running all the time that I just don't notice it but I would compare it to a regular fan on low. It not 'noisy' at all. It doesn't bother me or distract me from what's on tv, I don't need to turn the volume up on the tv when it's on. Hope that helps.