What is the noise rating on this model, I have not been able to locate it even on the Electrolux site. I am looking for a vacuum that is around 65db.
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This vacuum is around 80 db. With the roller not moving 75db. If you want a great vacuum that is around 65 db it gonna cost with some reduction. Electrolux ultra silencer is a good low level noise at about 63. It's a cannister. For an upright, check out the Hoover wind tunnel S3670. It was quiet but I didn't feel the umph! I wish I could tell you more but I am limited to my shopping experiences and research I did. Wish I could test them all. Hope that helps! Dennis
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This vacuum is around 80 db. With the roller not moving 75db. If you want a great vacuum that is around 65 db it gonna cost with some reduction. Electrolux ultra silencer is a good low level noise at about 63. It's a cannister. For an upright, check out the Hoover wind tunnel S3670. It was quite but I didn't feel the umph! I wish I could tell you more but I am limited to my shopping experiences and research I did. Wish I could test them all. Hope that helps! Dennis
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I don't know exactly, but it is loud. Not ear-splitting loud though. I wouldn't let the noise level deter me from buying this vacuum. Like most of the smaller vacuums, it runs a bit hot, but it doesn't bother me as I usually stop before doing all of my vacuuming.
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In my opinion, I find this vacuum to be no louder than a standard household upright model. The noise is about "average".
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I can't tell you in decibels, but my experience is that it is typical for a cordless vac. Quieter than a shop vac. Would buy this again in a heartbeat, the only thing I wish it had was a constant "on" switch in addition to the trigger switch.
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Don't waste your money.....I have a Harmony & it's made like garbage, cleans like garbage, is lousy on carpets & is all plastic: certainly not worthy of the Electrolux name. My old one lasted 30yrs. This one will never make it. Keep away from Dyson too! It's pricey, cumbersome, & way to heavy. It's not user friendly either, which is way I'm about to replace it although I'm not sure with what.(probably a Sears Kenmore ). Hope I helped. Pam
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I really don't know what to say. My vacuum was on the loud side from day one. And I found it works best on carpet. You should get in touch with Eureka and see what happens.
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not at all .....nice sound ....well if a vacuum sound can be called nice;-) ....its ok ...not loud
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Hi Rachel~sorry for the delay in answering~computer has been out for several weeks and just got a new one!! The Dyson is certainly quieter than my last one and I really haven't noticed much noise because I am so amazed with the machine~it is WONDERFUL!!! Thanks for your interest!! Merry Christmas!!!
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Lewis, I read an article about Dyson and his path to designing and marketing his vacuums some time ago that said the company actually increased the noise of the machine for the American market because we perceive loudness to be equivalent to power. In other words, if it were too quiet, Americans would consider it not powerful enough. Having said that, I find the machine no more noisy nor more quiet than comparable vacuums. It's about the same as an Oreck or a Bissel, in my opinion. Hope that helps.
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I love mine, but it is anything but quiet. I have this little one in the garage and a full size shop vac in the basement but honestly there is not much difference in the loudness. It is a shop vac and they are not canister vacs for sure.
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I had the Electrolux Oxygen. Was in the trash after year one. First, it's not a real Electrolux, but is a Eureka....it's all plastic. Mine had to have the entire handle replaced at about $100 because the electrical wire running through the inside of it shorted out. I hear they have a lot of electrical problems. Next is has very very small bags!!. I bought mine at Lowe's. The only good things about it...it was quiet, and had a huge floor brush about 14" wide. Still, I highly discourage anyone from buying it.
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I'm looking at getting the Electrolux Oxygen3 canister vacuum. Has anyone bought this one? Is it worth $500?!
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Hmm? Im not sure? I have had mine for about 6 months, and so far, its been the best vacuum i have ever owned...good luck to u:)
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Hi, The one I had before this was a 12 amp "Dirt Devil." This one is slightly quieter but not by much. I guess I would say the noise level is average, but I haven't had much experience with a wide range of vacuums. My cat doesn't like it though and leaves the room while I use it.
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Now I'm confused. Some of you are saying the Bissell 3920 is the best vacuum ever while others are saying it's the worst. I'm not worried about the bulkiness or noise. My main concern is a strong suction effect to lift deep-down dirt and pet hair.
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We had the oreck (model) but after 2 weeks my wife said it was too loud, like jets landing on the house. Go to oreck website and look for the manual for your vac and get that bag.
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No, I have not experienced a noisy vacuum. Vacuum on the soldering iron is basically silent. I used the vacuum parts picker in the past, and my recollection is that it was louder than the vacuum on the iron, but not by much. Make certain that you have removed the red screw from the bottom of the unit. It makes all kinds of odd (and wrong!) sounds unless that is removed.