It sounds bad everywhere I put it. What can do? Where can I buy a base to get it to stay still on surface?
912108
Find a plastic table, mine sounds pretty good on it but that was before unfortunately mine is not working anymore it won't last long.
912109
I found it sounds best when placed on a wooden end table with an empty draw.It doesn'd jump around on me. Maybe a piece of double sided tape can be useful ?
912110
get a rubber drawer pad the kind used for tool cabinet drawers. must be i/4 inch thick.good luck!rocco
912111
Did you peel the paper off of the sticky pad on the bottom? I've had mine for a year and it sounds great wherever I put it, however it's about time to replace the sticky pad.
912112
we put in on linner from cupboards, that hold dishes quite when driving in a motorhome, or the stuff you put under carpet from slipping its a little bubble like you cut the size you need, we use it in our golfcart. OK
1616467
It's evidently not a sound audible to most humans. I can hear it. There's a very slight dry-rubbing sound caused by friction when it moves against different surfaces. I must have really good ears :P
184433
This sounds like a defect. My unit is very stable and in normal use has been extremely quiet. Maybe yous has been damaged during shipment?
1808454
I would agree with the other posters. Send it back and get another, that has to be a fluke. Mine is solid as a rock. I have been very happy with it.
486365
I'd send it back if you can--I've had mine for a while and it oscillates just fine with no noise other than WD40 I wouldn't know what to do to it.
166083
Hissing may be water inside the innards where it shouln't be. I would return it for an exchange if I were you. I hope you kept the packaging!!!! Call them first to tell them you are sending it back. This device should not make hissing sounds--loud motor noise seems to be the norm, though! --SuAnn
460495
I have the subwoofer on the ground. It actually performs better touching a solid surface.
1294923
Have you tried filling it over the max level? Mine always made some noise, but as long as it was full it was more quiet. I'm sure that you already tried cleaning it and everything else that I would think of... Good luck!
1184645
It's noisy. high pitch sound, but not unbearable. It's noticeable for sure, so try to place it far away from where you'll be sitting.
1695625
I didn't have this issue, but my local Home Depot also sell the same thing. Best that you return it.
459223
Not only does it wobble back and forth on the base. It leaks...a lot. I've found no way to stop the leaking. I've tried changing the rubber seals to thicker ones, I've tried using different types of water seal gels and pastes...nothing. This thing just leaks. Mine is properly installed onto the side of a mason block structure. Screwed in with anchors.
1052033
Hi Since you are not worried about the finish, you may try Goo Be Gone. It can be purchased almost anywhere. It may not even do any damage to the surface either.
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).
377466
Maybey ur missing a screw in the bottom which helps keep it balanced it sounds like a screw broke i had it happen which made it wobble ,check the bottom
184115
Hate to say sounds like something wrong. I get the idea. Mine isn't that loud, but there is like an air noise, but doesn't seem to be a bad noise. Or hum, like some I've heard. Mine is more just the "perk" noise.Did you buy it from here. How often used? I'd contact Hamilton beach and ask. Since Amazon is merely the holder, Beach should know more the personality of unit.
578931
My guess is that the material is not sticking to the platform. Try preheating it.
1823075
It's noticeable but not the worst I've heard. Putting it up high (be careful, drippage) might block it. We had music and the noise wasn't a problem. Can definitely talk over it. Please be aware that I personally had TERRIBLE dripping problems with mine but perhaps it was a defective item. Best of luck if you purchase!