How noisy is this unit? I am looking for 6 sones or more.
1045168
Sones to Decible Chart70 db =19 Soneshttps://www.captiveaire.com/CATALOGCONTENT/DOCUMENTS/SOUND%20CONVERSION%20CHART.pdf
1045169
First of all dB is a measure of relative sound - for example you could say that one fan is 70dB louder than the other. It is not a measurement of actual sound level. And 19 sones is about the sound a chainsaw makes. On the other hand dBA is a measurement of sound as perceived by the human ear and thus is a measurement of sound above the threshold of the ear sensitivity. And 70dBA is equal to 8 Sones - relatively noisy. The Broan bathroom fan is 6 Sones and the Panasonic is 1.5 Sones.
1045170
With my decibal meter I'm showing about 70 db about 2 ft from it and the unit is on high. Not sure my db meter is most accurate in the world. I have the fan in two unfinished spaces to keep air moving where I have mold problems...if I had it in an occupied space I might could tolerate it being on low.
1045171
I have never used 'sones' but this fan is pretty quiet even on high. Sometimes it reminds me of the waves crash at the shore when your 1/2 distant, When you say '6 sones or more' are you looking for a noisy fan? The 70 dB answer can't possibly apply to this fan.
1045172
I have never used 'sones' but this fan is pretty quiet even on high. Sometimes it reminds me of the waves crash at the shore when your 1/2 distant, When you say '6 sones or more' are you looking for a noisy fan?
1045173
It's anoying rather than noisy. I have one installed in my bedroom and I have to turn it off if I want to sleep
1045174
don't know about "sone" sound measurement...my unit is as noisy as a small 6 inch fan...i.e., not very noisy
1276806
It is not bad. We use it in a room with other ambient noise so we don't notice it at all. In a super quiet room you may hear it.
1867278
It's not too loud. Certainly much quieter than some of the larger HP units in our neighborhood.
340846
Thank all for your responses. The unit is useless for me as I need to know the AVERAGE sound level over a period of time.
109153
I just put it in my 2 year old's room. It's not without noise. Its an ac. However, imo it's a little quiter then the AC in our bedroom. Can u hear this ac , absolutely. Is it quiter then others, I think def think so. I would reccomend buying it.
1382466
I personal don't think its loud, its kind of a mumm.... I am very satisfied with is unit, does a good job.
756517
I have had 2 and both were extremely quiet. I don't think this would work for your needs.
321183
I have 4 regular speakers hooked up to this unit and I think it sounds pretty good. We do get some rattle in the speakers when using it with the TV if it is turned up too load but I also have the bass adjusted high. I think it is pretty nice for a reasonable price.
1091731
We have it in a small laundry room, so noise is not a factor. I just checked it and it is very quiet. Hope this helps.
757218
by no means is this a quite fan. they are great but you can hear from one end of 3 bedroom house to the other. not outside,about like having your stove fan on high(like in someone else's answer)is the perfect description. if you dont want it to be heard by visitors ,that will be within one wall seperating ,it may be too loud. but like i said it is worth the price i ha mine 2 years
1912200
It isn't silent, but by no means would I describe it as noisy. Just a low hum. Have it in my small bedroom and no problem...and I don't like noise. Energy wise the only time my bill goes up is during air conditioning weather. I live in NY. I am going to buy another one for my other bedroom I like it that much.
617085
Not very loud. The beep is not annoying either. I have 4, and each has a different sound.
1789836
It's not terribly loud. My shop vac is noisier. Most all of the tools it would be used with are going to be noisier. Good hearing protection should be used regardless of what dust collector is used I have owned mine for two years now and it is performing very well. Much less dust than my previous unit which is why I upgraded. It handles a couple tools at the same time very well. I recommend it. Might cost a bit more than others but worth it.
928563
it works well...but it is noisy as hell. If ur gonna run it 24 7 ...the sound willl make you nuts. I'm not even usin mine because it's too loud. I'll sell ya mine :)
82593
For a bedroom, the On-Q AU7394 plays loud enough. I bought two units and both were installed in a bedroom and believe me it's loud enough. We never have to put the volume to its max.
2038021
It's as noisy as any standard unit; but it does not make a metal rattling sound like those ones in some las vegas hotel rooms. It's quieter than that; but still a significant sound to be sleeping next to, as significant as, say, sleeping next to a small refrigerator; but probably not as annoying. Hope this helps.
1373059
Personally, I don't find it to be too noisy. It's considerably less noisy than my compressor. It's just like a whirring/windy sound from a couple of fans spinning. But you might check with the manufacturer for the decibel rating for a less subjective appraisal.