anyone know how many decibels? Could someone watch TV while vacuum is running?
1076643
Yes, you can watch TV and hear it if you have the volume up somewhat - I vacuum while listening via ear buds to audio books ... better than listening to my wife yell: "You missed a spot"!
528862
Mine is about half as loud as a regular, larger, corded 110 volt vacuum cleaner. If a phone were ringing nearby, you'd here it. If were ringer farther away (say 30 feet), you might not hear it.
2257750
I don't know why it's loud. It doesn't seem loud to me. I use it while watching TV.
1559495
Not a silly question. My family was in town when my tv was less than a week old. I'm in my late twenties, my nieces are 12 and my parents are late fifties and my great aunt is 78 and I had both tv at my place ( I hadn't returned the first one yet)and everyone heard the noise. The sound coming from one of the TV was actually destracting while watching program.
744909
I watch tv while I walk on the Proform 790T. I have to turn up the tv volume a little, but not enough to bother people in a connecting room. It does get a little louder the faster you go, so if you plan on running on your treadmill you may have a problem.
82335
Yeah i would say it's a tad loud. Especially if you use the vacuume. That being said, it's literally never crossed my mind before now.
1065654
I do not know. I am sure you could find out from the manufacturer. No louder than any vacuum I have ever owned (usually Hoover).
2224861
About as loud as a small compressor. I have it running a vacuum table inside and I can hear it a little from the next room with the door closed.
1886496
I have mine under the dining room table on carpet. I do not have to change TV volume. It is not loud,, but I can tell when someone has turned it on. It is more like white noise and depends on the current office noise level.
1294048
I would say, it sounds like a 20 inch box fan that runs in the quite side. I did not notice it when the TV was on.
2169281
It actually has a noticeable humm. I usually turn it on at night so it doesn't require you to turn up the tv. However, I keep it running in my room all the time because I like it. I would compare the sound to a big floor fan. If not trying to hear tv or radio it probably will not bother you at all.
891313
I would have to disagree with the Fireplace being loud! We have ours in our Master Bedroom and have no problem watching Tv . I hope this helps!
1880151
While you do hear the unit, it isn't loud at all and shouldn't interfere with tv. It's a bit like a small fan - not half the sound of an oven vent or a large electric fan.
1258984
I'll put it this way. I'm in the same room with it watching television, it's on low speed always, and it necessitates raising the volume of the TV at least 20%. You won't be screaming over it mind you but you will be competing with it. Expect that all other sounds need to be a little bit louder to be heard. It's not like a jet engine but it's louder than my air conditioner. That's for sure.
1612529
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.
1911572
I am assuming you mean decibel. I have nothing to measure that. We have another saw at our store, and if someone is talking behind you when you have the saw on, it's hard to understand him. This saw is in our living room (until we get it downstairs) and use it while the TV is one and can watch TV and talk without a problem. It is no louder than a small hand tool and does not vibrate.
1498863
Those are good questions! Although, while using this machine, I don't think you would really be on the machine long enough to carry a conversation or watch TV. If you were to do so, depending on the flooring you have, these things are possible. My machine is on a cement floor in my lower living area and it does not create enough noise to be a problem. I use my machine often and I am happy with the purchase.