Loud motor noise?? Brand new, the motor noise is constant and loud enough to drown out the sound of running water. Is this normal or should i refund?
1280768
Take the unit apart and pull the little pump out and see if its clogged with debris. When the pump get clogged it will start getting loud. Also if there is air getting in it will be noisy so make sure to fill the enclosed compartment(where the filter sits) is filled with water first. Hope this helps.
1280769
I've had mine for several months, a little bit of a hum otherwise with quiet with running water. You need to return.
1280770
Make sure the filter is placed correctly and the fountain is on a level surface. What you are experiencing is not normal.
1280771
It only makes noise when the water gets low. It is an alert of sorts. As soon as I hear it, I fill the reservoir and it is back to normal. Love this fountain.
1280772
Not normal! No motor noise, maybe just a hum. Unless the motor is not stationed firmly and is maybe vibrating, I would return. Mine is so quiet, I sometimes forget it is there until I here running water!
1280773
The motor on mine definitely drowned out the water but I wouldn't say it was obnoxiously loud either. I got used to it and the dogs/cats loved it so it was worth it from that standpoint.
1280774
No, should not be that loud (but mine is louder than I would like). Mine reminds me of my old fish tank air pump in loudness. Sounds like yours may be vibrating inside of the unit.
1280775
It shouldn't be that loud! Mine is roughly a month old and it's only "noisy" when it it isn't full of water. Try filling to the max, if that doesnt help try cleaning the motor. Other than that it could be a bad motor......
1280776
Hey...Sometimes my motor sound louder than the water flowing. Usually, its a soft hum. Sometimes it will start off loud, then get soft as the water starts to flow. If you are concerned that you may have a bad motor, maybe you should try to get a replacement unit. Otherwise, make sure you have a full water level. If the water level is low, you will hear the pump churning more.
1951056
After moving the purifier several times while vacuuming, mine has also developed a louder whirring noise. It is obvious at all levels. Level one used to be very quiet, an almost unnoticeable hum, but now it sounds like the motor is grinding and working overtime. As it's been less than a year, maybe less than half a year, I am planning on speaking to the manufacturer about it.
1010406
I don't think it is the filter, try to remove the filter and put on the machine to see if it changes............usually loud noise is a sign of motor replacement or maybe something happened to the fangood luck.
564188
Yeah I just set mine up and the motor is pretty loud. I'm thinking of returning it because of that even though everything else is great.
722886
This is a cool mist humidifier. On the instructions it explains about not letting it run completely out of water as it would hurt/burn out the motor. Its made to run with water in it, not without. As for the noise you are looking for, this product doesn't make any noise with water. If I were you I'd look into a noise machine or an actual fan if you are looking for the fan type of noise. This would not be the product for you.
2043794
There should not be any noise other than the sound of the bubbles coming from it? Sounds like you have a defective motor.
2198527
Sounds like the motor is defective. You should return the product to Amazon for a replacement.
489353
very loud? well, mine is not silent, however it does hum a little (nothing louder than, lets say a refrigerator hum). besides the noise is it pumping water?
485392
My first one had a very loud motor whine, so I exchanged it and the second was the same way! NOT relaxing. I read earlier reviews and found this to be a major complaint.
170248
The noise is the water heating inside the water internal hot water tank. Not to worry. The manual addresses that issue.
233475
A waterfall? Check for clogs... It makes a modest amount of noise but I wouldnt say its loud.. Try cleaning it out and if that doesn't work contact Crane.
1110858
Yes...the motor in back that runs to keep water cool is noisy because the metal cage were to close to unit and caused it to rattle against unit. We had to tie them away from unit...and its better...also level floor helps.
2109611
Mine only hums if the water is low. Otherwise it is virtually quiet. Make sure it is filled to nearly the top. If that doesn't help maybe the motor is bad.
379640
Thanks everyone for your answer. It does seem to be one specific, and newer, model that makes the running water sound. We have noticed the noise most definitely attracts other birds besides our normal residents (maybe ones that would have kept flying by without noticing?) I'd strongly recommend the version that makes the running water noise, which, I've learned, is apparently the 6WW. We're only in need of another because some raccoons took exception to our ownership of the agitator arm (that spins the water) and stole it. :( Anyway... Thanks again, everyone.
559210
Yep - it makes the sound from the motor. The reviews mention it. You should have done more research or return it. I don't know of any that dont'make this sound though...
1498770
It isn't very loud at all, in fact the water coming out hitting the water in the bottom makes more sound than the unit its self , I don't hear the motor, just the sound of water. I purchased a smaller cheaper unit a few months prior and the motor was lound, I have could hearing and it would wake me so I had to return it. Hope this helps.
369141
I also am complaining about the loudness of the motor. Since there are other complaints, is Ninja Corporation thinking of capping the noise somehow?