How loud (or quiet) is this pump? I plan to use it in a kitchen island and am concerned about noise.
1476530
It is not what I would call quite. I would say more typically it is used for a basement utility sink. It is not noisy, but it turns on and off abruptly, which makes some noise. If you want quiet, you might want to try a something that does not attach to the sink.
1476531
i have it in my kitchen in basement. it is very quiet. i also have it on an on/off switch so that it doesnt constantly keep going.
1072640
Not so fast people. *Most* of the time this unit is pretty quiet, only producing a very low steady hum. However, it *can* get annoyingly loud (3-4 times its normal volume) where it's sort of vibrating the plastic pieces of itself together. Topping off the water level sometimes helps a little, but most of the time it makes no difference. (It does the same thing right after a fresh cleaning too, so it's not an issue with debris.) When this happens, you can tap it / nudge it / smack it and the vibrating noise will cease - USUALLY. But sometimes it won't. There have been times where I wanted to smash it to bits with a hammer to make the noise stop. The only thing I've found that you can do to quiet it down is to completely open it up like you're cleaning it and pop the pump assembly loose and reseat it. It helps to barely press the pump down onto its suction cups, which is now what I do when I clean it. Before, I used to press the pump down firmly, which seemed logical but only increases the chance the unit will vibrate loudly. It seems like they ought to have put rubber seals between the plastic pieces where they meet or at least on the little studs the pump sits between or something, although I'm sure that would've increased the cost. Oh, I have the unit sitting on a thick, soft, rubber mat too. It's not sitting directly on a hard surface that would exacerbate any vibration noise.
539622
It's pretty loud - you're not going to want to inflate this with other people sleeping. But it's not as loud as some I've heard. I had one with an external pump and that was like a jet engine. This is more like a blow dryer.
1016535
Im not sure..I brought for my boyfriend for his work van. The pump works. He did say pump is a lil noisy.
835922
Noise is not an issue of concern. These electric induction motors are very quiet and the pumps generate some noise but really annoying.
413791
I assume you got the unit with the Permate pump? If so then it's not your imagination. I can actually hear mine upstairs! However it only lasts for a while until the tank is filled again. And somewhere in the instructions it says that you can cover the pump with insulating material since it's not an electrically powered device. That should help with the noise . . . hopefully.
980673
I don't remember the noise being unusual or too loud. I installed the pump at my daughter's house and she has never complained about excessive noise
175440
Perhaps the problem with the noise is the surface the pump is placed on causing a drumming effect. Try putting the pump on a soft terry cloth towell and see if that helps with the noise. Or put your ear plugs on. I use mine out side to brew my compost tea for garden use and leave the pump in the shed. If you put the pump in a insulated box it will probabley heat up to much and seaze up. Thats all I have for you. Best to you. ED
2120777
Ours is not even in the house; it is about 1000 feet downhill; however, when it kicks on, it is fairly quiet. I think if it were in our basement or somewhere in our house, it would be difficult to hear. I certainly would not call it noisy....my old one was, however. This one is nearly silent in comparison.
2209529
No it isn't noisy at all. Mine leaked badly at first. I contacted the company and was told a few things about the importance of placing it on a level surface. Because it was dripping, I had put a towel under it. I followed the instructions and it has worked great!
551577
It's about as loud as a vacuum. But being on the countertop puts it closer to your ears and kitchens are mostly hard surfaces. I find it uncomfortably loud so I keep a pair of inexpensive ear muffs in the cabinet over my Versa. Otherwise I am very happy with its performance as a smoothie maker.
1258985
Its loud - we have it in the bedroom and turn it off when time to sleep - but in the kitchen it should be fine.
772348
Neighbors would definitely would not complain. It is not very loud. I always run at 2/3 capacity and find it is at a very tolerable level. I can imagine putting a towel under it and you almost wouldn't hear it. hope this helps/ i am very happy with this machine.
1228201
It is kind of noisy, but not in a loud way. We have it outside behind the shop and it pumps water to the front deck. When it's pumping, I can't hear it when I'm watering plants. It isn't an on-demand pump, it runs continuously.
1416576
The machine is pretty quiet - I had it set up on a kitchen counter and is was not a problem, noise wise!
2120778
Mine is noisy too, but I have it in a closed utility room. With the utility room door closed, it is not objectionable. Love the pressure boost!
1228204
A lot louder than a (good) sump pump. It's a small impeller that has to spin really fast to move the fluid. Not so loud that you need earplugs, but not the type of thing you'd want running in the next room if you were trying to sleep.