Is the compressor loud when it turns on?
1282849
It's quieter than the stock, I believe correct installation is the key, there are some baffles or rubber dampers on the screws or bracket if I recall correctly.
1282850
No; in fact, it's quieter than the factory one. Normally, you can't hear it at all.
1282851
No, upon installation turned on the vehicle and the compressor was whisper quiet. A complete 180 from the previous compressor, which was as load as a jumbo jet. This new compressor works like a champ and is very quiet.
1282852
This compressor had a slightly different form factor than the OEM unit. I had to bend a bracket slightly to get it to fit without rubbing. Make sure you use the vibration dampening pads off the original unit & the noise should be minimized. The unit by itself is not that loud when running; it's the vibration coupling into the vehicle that causes all the noise.
1282853
Hello Whitney! I actually bought this as a gift for my father. He doesn't live with me so I couldn't be of any help to you with that. He hasn't told me that it's malfunctioning so I assume that it is working just fine.
1061039
i keep it in mid level(freezer) and i have not yet hear the compressor kick in and make noise.I read some reviews about this.im not making ice(have not tried)but my water and drinks are very cold so far.So,mine is very low or quiet.
255002
It's actually not bad. Yes, it's vibrating so it generates noise but I've had compressors that are so loud you have to raise your voice to talk while standing next to them. This one, however, is not that loud
1598887
No it is quite loud. I have had mine for two years and the noise is the biggest disappointment. I don't know how it compares to other A/C units as this my first one but I have to almost double the volume of my TV to be able to hear it.
689059
I do not find it to be noisy at all...when you plug it in, there is a startup noise similar to a computer starting...that is all. I love this machine!!!
624868
I would rate it below average for compressor noise. Meaning it isn't as loud as my larger one. Great compressor!
1422212
No. mine is not loud at all. The suction is very strong so you have to be careful when vacuuming.
1617111
No, but it does draw a lot upon starting the compressor. I could see where poorly thought out outlet usage could cause a breaker to shut off.
307079
No. It is either on or off. When on, the fan blows continually and the compressor kicks in when the room temp exceeds the temp that you set it at. When the room cools to the set temp, the compressor shuts off and then just the fan blows. Hope this helped! I love this unit..it has performed flawlessly for several years now.
1235129
No. Unit is not a loud as some would suggest. If it is, it is damaged from shipping. I had a strap broken, which should have been a clue of being dropped. Needless to say it was dented and made a bit of noise. I took it apart and found the compressor mount was bumped against the frame. I corrected the problem. So far unit is doing what I wanted it to do.
1578110
Yes, it is loud. I was warned by one the reviews before buying it, but bought it anyway. I am happy with the machine overall, but the noise has got the biggest downside.
1468189
It's not to bad! We have had several air compressors and this one is actually one of the more quiet compressors.
1427205
It's amazingly quiet. We had it right next to us and it was much quieter than our previous compressor which we put in another room and ran a hose.
2284833
I would look on youtube for videos of ppl using it. You'll hear the compressor. Here's a link http://youtu.be/rBPL0AORrvY?t=20m27s that's what it sounds like when I use it.
758039
Yes it does, I love it, however it is a low volume compressor. For me it's perfect.
252267
The owners manual does not list a noise level. About the best I could say is that it's about the same noise level as a typical shop vac. It is far and away, much quieter than my friend's DeWalt of similar capacity, and it's possible to carry on a conversation in close proximity to the compressor while it's running. Hope this helps.
1598693
No, the compressor is quiet...you can still hear it but nothing that is bothersome.