Has any1else had problem of pail making loud noise every time u close lid?Sounds like it's breaking,but it isn't.Very odd.Appreciate any&amp;all feedback!
918792
`Michele, that loud sound is the diaper pal twisting the bag/vacuum sealing the diaper into the bag as well as turning the odor eating cartridge. Both of these dual actions help to seal in the odor until you open the pal again. When you open the lid it releases the pressure around the bag so another diaper can go into it. I think this was an ingenious way to seal in the smell so it traps it inside of the pal. The odor eater isn't strong enough without this recirculation. By doing both those poopy smells are locked in. I am using it for myself being an adult so my bag goes out every 2 days to 3 days. I love the pal and know from the use of other systems this is the best one because loud sound means the pal is sealing in and masking the odors. Most importantly, for me, it also means the air quality is more sanitary by not breathing in the odors. That is why we don't throw them into the trash can to begin with? Please, be assured that this is a good sound.
1595716
I just looked at mine. I noticed that I also had something rattling around inside. Sounded like a small piece of plastic. I saw no easy way to open. It doesn't affect the operation. I'm going to leave it and not worry about it. It's probably just something loose from the manufacturing process.
544028
Sounds like you're not closing it all the way, you should hear a snap when it's closed all the way. I have 3 & none of them leak, they've been great!
777949
No I have not heard it, mine is silent, though I have yet to use it for long periods. I don't think it's normal, but if it still does what it says on the pack it's ok.If it's not broken don't fix it!
865163
I just got my unit also about two weeks ago and notice a somewhat annoying creeking and clicking sound with every rotation. I have written to the sellers about this but have not received any reply. Will have to call to get an answer.
1028977
I have 2 units. One I bought about 20 yrs ago, the other in the past 6 months or so. Both vibrate (oscillate), Neither make a terrible loud noise. The older one is a little more quiet then the newer. Both are not annoying, but do make 'drumming' hum. I do not leave them plugged in, I empty the tank each time and dry it out. I also put a capful of mouthwash into it each time I use it. The new unit is equal to the old one, except maybe for build quality....it could be a perception thing. so far so good.
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.
932718
I only got to use mine 3 times before it went in the shop but I dont recall a sound like that. I did find out my noise is from a bad hepa filter and roller brush...neither of which were replaced before I got it or are covered under the warranty. I am really wondering now what gets replaced on these "reconditioned" units. Knowing that, you may want to have it checked out. Good luck :-D
2153148
It's normal at first fill up, I was concerned about the noise also but after about 2 hrs the tank filled up and the noise stopped. Follow the manual it's very descriptive. After the tank fills up you have to let all the water out (about 5 min). When it fills up again the water is safe to drink and there's no noise. Good luck.
1065145
Do you hear the piston making a "popping" sound or just a constant tone when you pull the trigger? Air does come out of the side of the unit during normal operation and it will making a consistent popping sound dependent on input PSI. I'd check for air pockets, just like with a normal grease gun I have to prime it before I get grease flow. Just bang this upside down against the rim of a plastic trash can dozen or so times and check periodically for the grease to start flowing. The tone of the piston will change once it's actually pushing grease too if it's popping really fast and nothing's coming out its just not primed enough. Hope this helps!
783798
I am not sure if it is normal, but mine does make this noise when the lid is open.
968108
Mine isn't silent, but isn't horrible. Sounds like an issue to bring up with manufacturer. They might replace the unit.
449070
Sorry to hear that. It sounds like a defect. I haven't had any problem with mine. I think I've had it over a year now. Good luck.
1236803
the first day i had the kettle, it was not loud but realized that the pressure (lid seal) was off - not producing much of a whistle... after adjusting my lid, the whistle began to work. it seems that the lid handle needs to be in line with the upper handle to whistle properly/loudly. perhaps that is the ideal spot on mine and others can turn to their ideal spot. but at that point, it is loud. so just a little adjusting (turning) and it is working as anticipated. excellent product.
2037295
I've found that if I don't fill it with much water, say I only want two cups, it doesn't whistle as loudly as when I fill it with lots of water. Be careful not to overfill it or it can overflow when it boils and put a gas flame out, leaving gas escaping in the house. That happened to me once. :?
1979408
As with other posters, we've never had an issue with ours leaking and have been using it for many years. Sounds like a defect, or like it may have been cracked by dropping/dishwasher/etc.
1293691
I don't really know. Mine makes no such noise. Could it be some solder from the welding of the tank? If there is something loose in the tank could it eventually make it's way through the air hose and cause damage? I don't know. Sounds to me like you should contact the company or return it for another unit.