How loud is it when it's running? Can you hold a conversation while it's running without having to yell?
1196611
It's pretty loud but I think you can talk over it without yelling. I'm not sure that I have tried to talk over it.
1196612
It seems about as noisy as other poppers we've had, but that really isn't a problem since we realize that we can save conversations for after the popcorn is ready to eat.
1196613
It is kind of loud - but I don't feel like I have scream to be heard. You do have to talk louder.... kind of a like a blender, a normal blender, not one with a 2HP motor!! Hope that helps!
1196614
I'm able to talk to my cats, so I wouldn't call it loud. It's not as loud as my blender, louder than my microwave.
1740601
I can't hear it running in the house with the windows closed. I have no problem carrying on a conversation, without screaming, standing right next to it when it is running . It is quieter than my lawn mower, pressure washer and snow blower. It's quieter then I expected it to be.
1694231
How close are your neighbors? My kids say they can hear it from upstairs and all conversations and TV programs get put on pause when it is running. It isn't horrible it isn't stealthy either. If you are blending ice or frozen fruit then it is even louder than when you are just blending raw veggies. It is still totally worth it though! It is a great product.
2034752
No it is not loud. You can here it running but acceptable. I have it installed in my basement bar and love it. I only turn it on when I am having company. This unit will require a floor drain or condensate pump. Very happy with the unit. Hope this helps.
1954243
I have to disagree. The train is very loud. It is either on or off, no volume control. I don't think that it takes away from how much the kids love it, but it would be hard to hold a conversation for very long with this thing blasting in the same room.
58591
I can hardly hear it running. Its whispers. (Quiet). I have to feel the sides to see if it's still running.
1258988
I would not want to try to carry on a conversation in the same room where the fan was running. We had it installed in a bedroom window at the far end of the house and it was still way too loud.Make sure you read the other reviews and see how many of these fans have failed in a very short time. The 'replacement' that was sent to us when the first one failed after just a couple months was even worse.
1297984
For phone conversation its not that good unless you are in a quiet place. Great for running and listening to music while you workout.
2048168
It is not whisper quiet. You will know when it is running. I have it outside of the house and when I am indoor with all windows and doors closed, I can hear it. Nothing too crazy, but can be heard.
1784645
It's actually not too loud. I use it for my toddler so he knows when we are transitioning to new activities. I have a baby and she can sleep through it entirely. It's not obnoxious loud and it is not too quiet either. My mother in law uses this for her class and she loves it.
547095
It is definitely loud. My Dad is hearing impaired and has no problems hearing this phone. I think it is also very loud when talking on the phone as well.
1356402
You can hear it running but it is not overbearing. I don't know how sensitive you are, but with other units that we had, if I was on a conference call with a speaker phone I would have to turn off the unit. With this unit I do not have to do that. Think of it as white noise.
746613
It's not super loud when it runs, but you can definitely hear it. However, when it starts breaking down a few months into use, it becomes REALLY loud.
1334951
I don't know the decibels but it is super quiet. You can talk when it is running right next to you.
142331
Not loud at all. Can have it on and still have a conversation without any difficulty. It got a lot of attention and use over the holidays.
1383690
game sound and chat. I am so totally satisfied with it. You can even turn it up loud enough, if you want, that you can set it down somewhere in the room and everyone in the room can be heard. We chat with my son that way.
1888997
It does make noise but it is not that annoying. I am not sure that talking on the telephone while running it would be a good idea. I have become used to the noise now and can ignore it.