Would the change in noise disrupt my sleep when it reaches the desired temp (and keeps the fan running but stops the cooling)?
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Short answer: Not really for normal sleeper- Long reply- Noise level from fan speeds during operation is better than other unit's I've tried over the years, including previous 10k BTU LG wall unit. Bought two LG 10k units to replace a 13k heat/cool Sears unit in main living area of cabin and cut a/c bill by 50% . Noise issue, when both LG units quit operating (BR still runs but thermostat is off). Lady friend who can go to sleep with TV sound volume up does NOT get disturbed by this a/c (on in other room) when she's in town. I'm a light sleeper and the Frigidaire doesn't wake me up despite the slight noise when trying to get to sleep (noting again this Frigidaire is in the main living area (next room divided by wall and door, a/c location is 25' from headboard in the bedroom (Bedroom a/c is an LG which is a little noisier and left off unless deep into a hot n humid Florida Summer. The Frigidaire wall banger in question is quieter. There is a Light 'Thump' heard from compressor cycling on/off which is normal for wall units. The main issue with this a/c is the thermostat is not even close to actual temp, needing to be set 4 degrees lower and sometimes changed as the unit doesn't shut off like it should on Energy Efficient setting (nice for fan not to run full time like Sears unit). NOTE: This IS annoying and if buying again would purchase the 10k BTU LG unit instead of this unit. Not enough difference in noise to overcome other issues. Some folks I know, claim the Samsung wall units are quiet but this is second hand, not first hand info from.... davzway
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I connected mine to the molex connector and set the speed to medium (using the switch on the fan). The high speed was a little too loud for me. At medium, I can barely hear the fan.If you are concerned about heat, then download an application (like hw monitor), so you can keep tabs on the hardware temps. If you are concerned about noise, then set the fan to low/medium. With my fan set to medium, I don't have any issues with heat, but every case/hardware configuration is different.
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It has a slider that allows you to change the fan speed. If the fan is at the slowest setting it is pretty quiet, if it is at max it's a loud hum. It's been awhile since I installed the card and have forgotten how much my temp lowered, but it was noticeable.
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I purchased 2 and both are quite quiet as opposed to other models I have had. Quiet is relative though I guess. I for example, need a fan going to sleep at night.
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It has two modes: in one the fan coil really makes some noise but in the other one (quiet mode) it does make almost no noise (the problem is it can heat the system a little bit). One question to answer is "noise when". If the problem is noise to interfere during your sleep time, you have two ways to put the system in stand-by, first one is daily schedule (for instance you can turn it off everyday at 23:59), second one is everytime it is not accessed for more than n minutes. Both are programmable and not mutually excludent. I can say in summary it makes some noise but there are lots of ways to circumvent and avoid it when it is important to keep it quiet. I hope it helps. It has two modes: in one the fan coil really makes some noise but in the other one (quiet mode) it does make almost no noise (the problem is it can heat the system a little bit). One question to answer is "noise when". If the problem is noise to interfere during your sleep time, you have two ways to put the system in stand-by, first one is daily schedule (for instance you can turn it off everyday at 23:59), second one is everytime it is not accessed for more than n minutes. Both are programmable and not mutually excludent. I can say in summary it makes some noise but there... » Read More It has two modes: in one the fan coil really makes some noise but in the other one (quiet mode) it does make almost no noise (the problem is it can heat the system a little bit). One question to answer is "noise when". If the problem is noise to interfere during your sleep time, you have two ways to put the system in stand-by, first one is daily schedule (for instance you can turn it off everyday at 23:59), second one is everytime it is not accessed for more than n minutes. Both are programmable and not mutually excludent. I can say in summary it makes some noise but there are lots of ways to circumvent and avoid it when it is important to keep it quiet. I hope it helps. « Show Less
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this would bug me too. i am no expert but i know my fan does not make a rattling noise. i would take it to a hospital right away. you deserve your sleep.
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The fan is definitely not loud and is actually pretty quiet, but always runs. I have this in the bedroom behind the TV and definitely put it into sleep before bed because you can hear the fan. It would not bother me when awake even if on the desk next to me. The hard drive is amazingly quiet, possibly in part to the rubber grommet mounts.
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nvm, i kinda see what you mean now, i switched from extra performace mode to battery saving mode the fan started running really loud.
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i have the same fan,,this is not normal,,i would send the fan back,,i have no noise in any speed or operation from this product,,i have been thinking about getting a second one,,,sorry to hear your having problems.
858293
Never noticed a fan problem. I can hear it, but it's quite minimal (and I'm sensitive to noise).
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I think it depends on the mode you have selected. Once our room is heated to the desired level, we usually choose a manual mode so we do not have the fan cycling. I suggest trying different modes, and if fan cycles on and off in each mode, you may have a problem. Good luck.
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Not very. I was actually surprised by the lack if noise. I can carry on a conversation without raising my voice with the fan on max. You know its running, but it's quite tolerable. With a speed switch reducing the flow to less than max you have to listen for the fan.
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The fan is strong enough to cool the room, but it can get noisy at higher settings
911993
Absolutely not. My fan makes a whooshing / blowing noise. A "white noise" if you will.
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I added a fan controller. This keeps it very quiet at the operating temperatures.
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The fan has a feature where it senses the temperature that is around it, and if it becomes too cool for the setting, the fan shuts off automatically. So if you twist the dial so the fan just turns on and then the temperature drops, the fan should shut off. This is helpful in situations where you want the fan on when you go to sleep, but know that it may get a little too cool in the morning if it were to stay on. I don't use the feature, so I don't know if it actually works, but that's at least what the dial is for. If you test it out and it does work, let us know.
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Yes, the fan run constantly, even when not heating. It's actually nice (in my opinion) that it maintains a fairly constant state of white noise, rather than fully shutting down.