Is this unit loud as with most a/c units?
1085445
On low pretty quiet , but on high yes it is louder . It does not bother me though.
1085446
I'm not sure if it's considered "loud" compared to other units, but it's not a quiet model. It does work very well and a great item for the price.
1085447
With most in-wall units like these, I've found noise is mostly a symptom of poor installation. Failing to fit the unit in exactly right (using all the right foam wedges) will torque the chassis ever so slightly, or otherwise change the tolerances of some of plastic parts so that certain parts will buzz or rattle. A perfectly plumb, level, careful installation should allow your unit to hum along peacefully.
1085448
No I don't think it's overly loud. I use it alot and the hum doesn't bother me. In NYC I have more noise with the windows open. I am very happy with this model.
1085449
AC is fairly quite. I think a lot of the noise issue experienced by window/through wall type units is the result of poor installation around the unit which allows the outside noise to travel inwards. Where I have the unit installed the wall itself is well insulated and the sleeve fits snugly. Overall I am happy with the unit and it cools well.
1085450
It could be noisy for a bedroom but for the living room it does it's job without any fuss.
1085451
It's not bad plus I find it seems to blow colder on medium or low fan speed. High works Ok but on a really hot day high seems to over whelm the cooling unit. I love the remote unit. Being 220 vac it works better the the 110 vac unit it replaced. So far so good.
1644468
On low speed, the ac is pretty quiet. A little noisier on high, but it isn't loud enough to disturb while listening to music or watching television.
548337
Loud. The fan (only) is not bad, but when that compressor kicks in, it's noise. The unit is in a window about 7 to 8 feet from my bed.
1763719
It is quieter than the previous Kenmore window a/c of 12K BTU. I reviewed several brands and the Frigidaire appeared to be the best choice, although I have had previous good experience with Frigidaire. Of course, it is not going to be as quiet as a central unit for the whole house, but acceptable and I would recommend it. The a/c unit and sleeve arrived from Amazon very well packaged and protected. Read the instructions carefully.
2078983
For the amount of cooling power this unit provides, I find it very quiet on low and medium fan speeds. It is a little louder on the highest setting, but still more quiet than my old Kenmore AC at any speed.
2191512
Mine is quiet but it depends on which setting you use. If it's on the lowest and is still very loud then there is an issue.
2233737
My unit is normal noise, just blower sound, to me not loud at all. Other brands much louder. I would reccomend this one , this is my second one love them. best luck with your choice.
1014000
I bought this for my old employer and haven't seen this unit for a long time. I think it had a fan, but I'm not sure. I don't remember it being especially loud. But it was in a temperature-controlled closet with a lot of other equipment, so the whole closet had a bit of a fan-hum to it. Sorry I can't give you more information. Good luck in your purchase.
928593
Mine does not have this high pitch you're talking about, just a loud hum, rather like a window air-condition unit. Since it is in my basement, it does not bother me. Maybe you have a bad unit?
636913
The specifications state that the noise level inside is 56 dBA. I can tell you that this unit seems to have a powerful blower which really delivers a lot of cool air which offsets the rather noisy sound of the blower fan as far as I am concerned. I have noticed that it is rather unusual to find a good air conditioner that really pumps out a lot of cool air to do the job you need it to do. So, you may have to sacrifice the sound level and just turn up the TV or stereo if it bothers you. As for me, I would rather have the cool air when I am hot. Love this little air conditioner!
2122922
It is actually pretty quiet. A separate unit made by GE in another room is much noisier. Both units run constantly when in "cool" mode. The fan doesn't shut off unless set to the economy mode. I leave it there, but unfortunately the thermostat is much less sensitive.
625183
I do not consider the unit to be loud. It does run a fan continuously to move the air in the room so it does not turn off very much. The unit has an energy star rating. Love the unit - - seems to be one of the best that I've encountered.
549789
Perceived level of noise can be kind of subjective, but I don't find that it bothers me. It is not silent, but I have not turned on fans or wall AC units before due to noise and this one does not seem to interfere with my need of quiet.
2046780
this is the only unit i have ever had so it is hard for me to say. it is not loud, but you can tell it is on. the higher the setting the louder it is, but it is not annoyingly loud. sorry i could not be more helpful!
1775130
it is fairly loud. We use it in a server room with the door closed. I would say it is like a loudish window unit. which i find too much for normal conversation. The other thing to consider is it throws off lots of heat. Of course you have to vent it but in close quarters you can feel the heat from the pipe if you are not on the cool side.
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.
1090766
Just OK. It was louder than the Frigidaire unit I have replaced it with but I didn't consider it objectionable. It has 2 fan speeds and is predictably a bit quieter on the low speed setting, in the same range as a window air conditioner on a low fan speed setting. I couldn't hear any compressor noise so it was just rushing air white noise.