Are you supposed to hear the pump going every time you put the iron down to press when using steam? If so, and it's not a fault, it's super annoying!!
234005
Yes, we hear the steam generator going each time you put the iron down to press---that is what saves on the water, since it is not generating steam until you press. I hope you can get over that annoying sound and learn to love the iron (we have two!)
234006
Yes, I think it's normal when you use the highest setting of steam. It's the only setting I use as I don't use starch or sizing at all. It really gets the wrinkles out.
234007
Not sure, you'll have to take up the design intent with the product manager... But yes, I can hear the pump... More than makes up in effectiveness
234008
I believe so. The pump is a little annoying. You don't have to have the pump on. I accidentally turn the pump off because of it's location, so that is a little annoying also. However, it is the only iron I have found that you have to option to override the auto shutoff.
234009
When I start hearing the pump, my water level is low. Keep it filled up and you should not be hearing that noise! It sucks up a lot of water but then, it puts out the amount of steam I need for my quilting projects. I have to use a flashlight to be able to read the water line....must be bad lighting at my ironing board!
555498
Yes. I had an issue with that. Also I have trouble getting it to pour when I suppress the button. It shows it is ready but does not pour. So I just turned it off, I got so frustrated.
139138
When I ordered this replacement part for my steamer, I too thought it wasn't seating properly and that I had gotten the wrong part. And when I turned it on for the first time, it made a horrible noise for at least 5 minutes, while it was being primed. Suddenly the noise stopped and it started allowing the steam to pass through and it worked great. So, my guess is that it's just the newness, and the possibility that they made some minor change to the design which makes it LOOK like it's not fitting properly. I'd give it a try and let it run - holding the trigger pulled and open - for a good 5 minutes to see if it doesn't do the same as mine. When I ordered this replacement part for my steamer, I too thought it wasn't seating properly and that I had gotten the wrong part. And when I turned it on for the first time, it made a horrible noise for at least 5 minutes, while it was being primed. Suddenly the noise stopped and it started allowing the steam to pass through and it worked great. So, my guess is that it's just the newness, and the possibility that they made some minor change to the design which makes it LOOK like it's not fitting properly. I'd give it a try and let it run - holding the trigger pulled and open - for a good... » Read More When I ordered this replacement part for my steamer, I too thought it wasn't seating properly and that I had gotten the wrong part. And when I turned it on for the first time, it made a horrible noise for at least 5 minutes, while it was being primed. Suddenly the noise stopped and it started allowing the steam to pass through and it worked great. So, my guess is that it's just the newness, and the possibility that they made some minor change to the design which makes it LOOK like it's not fitting properly. I'd give it a try and let it run - holding the trigger pulled and open - for a good 5 minutes to see if it doesn't do the same as mine. « Show Less
841812
Yes, there is a sound of steam, ( boiling water) and may even shoot out bursts of boiling water. Mine did, and, I had to return it.
374935
I use my quite a bit. I have no trouble with it dripping or sputtering. In fact, I almost did not purchase the iron because I read a few reviews about dripping and sputtering. But I am glad I did not listen to the reviews. Like any steam iron, it must be at the temperature you have set it at or it makes a loud swish of steam noise. But there is really no reason to attempt to use the iron before it has heated to appropriate temperature because it heats so fast. So far I have not complaints.
2245490
No. I love this iron. I don't even have to press it when I use steam. It gets ready to use within seconds.
170249
Him, mines usually not. It does make noise when its heating up the reservoir of water which is how you have hot water instantly...hope that helps!
413799
It is the permeate pump causing the noise, the motor makes noise and then you hear the pressurized flow run through the lines. I bought this unit because I thought I needed a permeate pump being on a well, and my water pressure is perfectly fine. It actually caused too much pressure and made my faucet leak which was the main reason for my return. I now have the exact unit without a permeate pump and I couldn't be happier. If your water pressure is around 60PSI I would return this and get the non permeate unit.
2199393
When you first plug it in it will not heat up unless you actually press the button(s) selecting which fabric/temperature you will be pressing. If you are idle for a while and the iron is not being used then the iron shuts itself off. I have only had this iron two months and it is already malfunctioning - while I am ironing/pressing, it will shut itself off and I have to re-press the button selection to get it going again. I am looking into buying an iron with a separate water resevoir so I can have continuous steam while pressing.
374743
I have this same problem. It's loud and I can't for the life of me figure out why it started or how to stop it. I'll have to buy a new machine (not this one).
1145933
There's a chuffing sound that sounds when the train moves, you can turn this off via a switch in the drivers cab. There is also a steam noise that sounds constantly when the train is stationary. This cannot be turned off unless you unplug the track. The other sounds only work when buttons on the remote are pressed.
2023910
Mine makes a noise when I press the button like it's building up to steam. It's sort of a gurgling or water popping kind of sound. That's normal. Does that help?
2017707
While ironing, my iron stops producing steam, then I know I need to add water. I really dislike the fact that it is very difficult to see the water level. If I had realized this before I purchased the iron I would NOT HAVE bought it!
914831
It's crazy, huh! I thought I had broken it or burned out the pump motor. My "mistake" was not filling the water reservoir all the way to FULL. And it was making a horrible sound, too. Funny thing was, I could get steam to come out of the steam wand, but not the coffee maker. So I unplugged it, let it rest for awhile, read the (poorly written) directions again, and then made a second attempt. This time I filled the water tank completely full, turned it on, waited for the green light, and then flipped the switch. Success!...(Although it still makes the horrible grinding noise). I am currently looking for another (different model) espresso machine, I don't like this one AT ALL.
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
184117
What kind of noise? Perking noise, bubbling? TThere's air steam type sound, but I only hear that from same noise. Perking ill here down hall if I'm trying to listen for it.Where's upstairs? Room right over room percur is in? You may hear it?
607497
It beeps when you push the buttons and when it's preheated and when it's done. I don't know how you would make the noise lower or frankly why it's such a big deal. It's certainly not a deal breaker for me. I don't mind because it beeps as an alert. You will hear it and isn't that the point? :)